Twisted
Annie Ross
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My analyst told me that I was right out of my head The way he described it, he said I'd be better dead than live I didn't listen to his jive I knew all along he was all wrong And I knew that he thought I was crazy but I'm not Oh no! My analyst told me that I was right out of my head He said I'd need treatment but I'm not that easily led He said I was the type that was most inclined When out of his sight to be out of my mind And he thought I was nuts, no more ifs or ands or buts Oh no! They say as a child I appeared a little bit wild With all my crazy ideas But I knew what was happenin', I knew I was a genius What's so strange when you know that you're a wizard at three? I knew that this was meant to be Well I heard little children were supposed to sleep tight That's why I drank a fifth of vodka one night My parents got frantic, didn't know what to do But I saw some crazy scenes before I came to Now do you think I was crazy? I may have been only three but I was swingin' They all laughed at Al Graham Bell They all laughed at Edison and also at Einstein So why should I feel sorry if they just couldn't understand The litany and the logic that went on in my head? I had a brain, it was insane Don't you let them laugh at me When I refused to ride on all those double decker buses All because there was no driver on the top My analyst told me that I was right out of my head The way he described it, he said I'd be better dead than live I didn't listen to his jive I knew all along he was all wrong And I knew that he thought I was crazy but I'm not Oh no! My analyst told me that I was right out of my head But I said "Dear doctor, I think that it's you instead 'Cause I have got a thing that's unique and new It proves that I'll have the last laugh on you 'Cause instead of one head... I got two And you know two heads are better than one"
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Written by: Heidi Range, Brian Thomas Higgins, Timo Maas, Keisha Kerreece Fayeanne Buchanan, Mutya Buena
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14 facts about this song
Song TitleThe song's title is "Twisted" and has been recognized as one of the most iconic jazz songs in the genre's history.
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SingersThe song was sung by Annie Ross, a highly acclaimed jazz singer, actress, and songwriter from Scotland.
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Release Date"Twisted" was initially released in 1952, and has since touched the hearts of many jazz lovers.
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SongwritersInterestingly, the song "Twisted" was actually penned by both Annie Ross and Wardell Gray. Gray was a renowned jazz tenor saxophone player.
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Track LengthThe catchy melody and lyrics of "Twisted" unfold over the course of approximately two and a half minutes.
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Album DetailsThe song "Twisted" was included in the album "King Pleasure Sings/Annie Ross Sings" which was released in 1952.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Twisted" interesting are about a person who was examined by a psychoanalyst who came to the conclusion that the person is sane. This is considered innovative as a psychopathology theme for jazz music during that period.
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Engineered byVan Gelder, a reputable audio engineer recorded and mastered the song "Twisted."
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InfluenceJoni Mitchell, the singer-songwriter, included a cover of "Twisted" on her 1974 album "Court and Spark," continuing the legacy of the song.
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Significance"Twisted" is considered an essential part of Annie Ross's legacy, showcasing her unique style of vocalese and adept songwriting.
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PopularityThe song remains one of Annie Ross's most popular tracks due to its catchy and clever lyrics as well as its upbeat rhythm.
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Awards and RecognitionAlthough "Twisted" did not win any awards in its time, it has been widely recognized for its high precision and influence in the jazz community.
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Song's StyleThe song "Twisted" is characterized by the "Vocalese" style, which is a jazz vocal style in which lyrics are written for melodies that were originally created for instrumental improvisations.
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Cultural impactThe song "Twisted" has become one of the standard tunes in the jazz repertoire, played by numerous musicians over the years.
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