PAPA DON'T MIND

Story Behind The Song

Another ancient idea that finally got finished. The bass line and the two chord vamp was written in 1983, the tune evolved over time...

Song Length 2:57 Genre Jazz - Smooth Jazz, Jazz - Smooth Jazz
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Welcoming, Content Subject Attracted, Crush, Happiness
Similar Artists Michael Franks Language English
Era 1980 - 1989

Lyrics

PAPA DON'T MIND

Music and Lyrics by: Bill Dake
Copyright 2016 billdakemusic ASCAP

This Papa Don't Mind you sneekin' 'round our back door at night
Long as you keep the ruckus down
Don't cause them cats to fight
Bring me somethin' nice to warm me from the inside and I'll be your fool
As we huddle 'neath the evening's blanket
Playin' it cool

Papa Don't Mind, Papa Don't Mind

Papa Don't Mind you speakin' those words he's been longing to hear
Whispered sweet somethings, lips caressing these ol' fuzzy ears
Hot juicy fruit breath, thrills me to death
Brings a smile to my eyes
No denyin' you can get this boy sighin'
When you improvise

We'll travel the stars from our lawn chairs
There'll be no cause for alarm
If we just bundle up warm
Push ignition and hold on tight
Rev our motors, and start the flight

Papa Don't Mind you feedin' his fancy
Puttin' thoughts in his head
With notable dishes that exceed all his wishes
You bake some mean gingerbread
Though this is no "Camelot"
Still, I'm absorbed in the plot
With all its turns and twists
And the plans and the schemes as we rehearse the next scenes
Leaves no will to resist

You know that....
Papa Don't Mind
Papa Don't Mind

very nice smooth jazz piece... laid back groove and vocal. Nice bass that deceptively moves around a fair all while staying in the pocket. The vocalist is the perfect match to the song/message. With great lyrics like, "...With notable dishes that exceed all his wishes You bake some mean gingerbread..." this is a really satisfying piece. Great job!

I've given you enough quotes to use if you ever need them but I can always come up with a few more. Just let me know

Really well done bit of Pop Jazz. Sort of Michael Franks meets Mose Allison.

A masterfulness in evidence here, tasteful instrumentation behind a skilled 'coool' lyrical sensibility.

`nice story put together well

Nice tune we have here!

Lyrics Bill Dake Music Bill Dake
Producer Bill Dake Publisher billdakemusic
Performance Bill Dake Label None
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Frank Pietrantoni (aka FrankLP) Jazz 9/28/2023

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