Swingin' Down the Lane
Isham Jones, Isham Jones & His Orchestra, The Orchestra
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Everybody hand-in-hand, swinging down the lane, Everybody feeling grand, swinging down the lane, That's the time I miss the bliss, that we might have known, Nights like this, when I'm all alone! When the moon is on the rise, 'Honey' I'm so blue, Watching lovers making eyes, like we used to do, When the moon is on the wane, still I'm waiting all in vain, Should be swinging down the lane with you! When the moon is on the rise, 'Honey' I'm so blue, Watching lovers making eyes, like we used to do, When the moon is on the wane, still I'm waiting all in vain, Should be swinging down the lane with you!
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Written by: GUS KAHN, ISHAM JONES
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11 facts about this song
Year of Release"Swingin' Down the Lane" was originally released in 1923.
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ComposerThe song was composed by the renowned artist Isham Jones, known for his combine fusion of jazz and pop music genres.
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LyricistThe lyrics for "Swingin' Down the Lane" were written by Gus Kahn. Kahn was a prolific lyricist during the early 20th century and worked extensively with Jones.
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PopularityThe song was immensely popular during its time and went on to become one of Isham Jones' most successful hits.
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Music StyleCharacteristic of Isham Jones' style, "Swingin' Down the Lane" features a gentle, slow-swinging tempo, highlighting Jones' ability to fuse jazz influences with a more traditional pop sound.
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Song IntentThe song was written to epitomize the carefree and decked-up ambiance of the Roaring Twenties, as evidenced by its swingy rhythm and jovial lyrics.
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Song Revivals"Swingin' Down the Lane" has had multiple revivals by various artists including the likes of Frank Sinatra, who included his cover version of the song in the album "Sinatra - Swing Easy" in 1954.
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InfluenceJones' musical techniques in songs like "Swingin' Down the Lane" had an influence on many younger musicians and significantly shaped the development of modern swing music.
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Isham JonesIsham Jones was an American bandleader, saxophonist, bassist, and songwriter who composed more than 100 songs during his career, including well-known hits like “It Had to Be You” and “I’ll See You in My Dreams.”
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LegacyEven after nearly a century of its release, "Swingin' Down the Lane" is enjoyed by music enthusiasts around the globe and is often considered a cornerstone of the swing and jazz genres.
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Record Label"Swingin' Down the Lane" was released via the Brunswick label, a company that was crucial in the early success of Isham Jones and his orchestra.
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