Laughing Boy

Carmen McRae, Jimmy Mundy Orchestra

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Carmen McRae

Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable. McRae drew inspiration from Billie Holiday, but established her own distinctive voice. She went on to record over 60 albums, enjoying a rich musical career, performing and recording in the United States, Europe, and Japan. more »


Year:
1957
3:01
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Laughing boy (ha ha ha ha ha)
That's what they used to call you
Before you found a new love to take my place
(ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha)
Laughing boy (ha ha ha ha ha)
That's what they used to call you
You always wore a smile upon your face
(ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha)
But as I look at you now, I know that somehow
The smile you're wearing is untrue
Laughing boy (laughing boy), I think you're blue

Your new love (your new love)
She really must have hurt you
She really must have filled your heart with pain
'Cause I know you well (know you well)
And you could never fool me
I know that somehow you're not the same
(la la la la la la la la)
As I look at you now, I know that somehow
When you say you're happy, you're lying
Laughing boy (laughing boy), I believe you've been crying

(la la la la la la la la)
Don't you know that it's true, I still love you
Just as much as I did before
So laughing boy (come on home)
Come on home, laughing boy (come on home)
Come on home, laughing boy (come on home)
And smile once more

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Written by: JACK SEGAL

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  • Ian Edward Macindoe
    Ian Edward Macindoe
    The lyrics you attribute to Carmen McRea singing Laughing Boy do not match with the lyrics she sings in the YouTube video you provide on the same page. Please replace with the correct lyrics which are:
    "People call him Laughing Boy
    He's always got a smile on his face
    And just because he's Laughing Boy
    Folks invite him out every place
    He never seems to have a care
    They call him "solitaire" and "clown"
    He's always got a lot to share
    With anyone around
    But I'm a friend of Laughing Boy
    And there is something you ought to know
    Someone took his dreams apart
    And broke his heart long ago
    He doesn't like to be alone
    It's not hard to realise
    He plays the part of Laughing Boy
    But when he's alone, he cries."
     
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