Story Behind The Song
This song was written for the late Canadian Jazz Singer Laurel Long, whose amazing vocals inspired me to write the song immediately after I heard her sing the first time. Her vocal range was amazing - she could move effortlessly through 5 octaves. Her performances were wonderful - not a soul would move while she was singing. Sadly, she was finally brought down by cancer which gradually consumed her, and just on July 3/03, she left us for a pain free world. My great joy is that we were able to record this song and let her hear it a week before she died and she loved it. She IS the real Jazz Singer Lady.
Song Description
This song describes the joy of hearing a great jazz singer.. whose marvellous voice brings great joy and relaxation to the listener
Song Length |
4:25 |
Genre |
Jazz - General, Blues - General |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Relaxed, Poignant |
Subject |
Happiness, Laugh, Smile |
Similar Artists |
Tracy Chapman, Ella Fitzgerald |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
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Lyrics
Jazz Singer Lady
Words and music, Louise Peacock - Chords, closing and bass, Alfred Gertler
4 bar intro
Chorus (12 bars)
Jazz singer lady, you make me feel alright (2 bars)
Jazz singer baby, your voice is right out of sight (2 bars)
If I had my way I would sit here and listen all night
Verse 1 (8 bars)
The first time I heard you, I was hooked right away
And I knew I?d had heard a good thing
Your music soothed me, what else can I say?
Yes, I?d sit here and listen all night
Verse 2 (8 bars)
Jazz singer baby, bring the music to me
And help make the blues disappear...
Your kinda sound is good for my soul
and, your voice is all I can hear
12 bar intrumental
Chorus (12 bars)
Jazz singer lady, you make me feel alright....
Jazz singer baby, your voice is right outta sight.....
If I had my way.... I would sit here and listen all night
Verse 2
Jazz singer baby, bring the music to me
And help make the blues disappear...
Your kinda sound brings me peace of mind
Yes, and your voice is all I can hear
Jazz singer lady, you make me feel alright
Jazz singer baby, your voice is out of sight
If I had my way.... I would sit here and listen all night
I?d sit here and listen, I would sit here and listen,
I would sit here and listen all night.........
Closing instrumental Conclusion
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