All That Jazz
Fred Ebb, John Kander
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C'mon babe Why don't we paint the town? And all that jazz I'm gonna rouge my knees And roll my stockings down And all that jazz Start the car I know a whoopee spot Where the gin is cold But the piano's hot It's just a noisy hall Where there's a nightly brawl And all that jazz! Slick you hair And wear you buckle shoes And all that jazz I heat that father dip Is gonna blow the blues And all that jazz Hold on, hon We're gonna bunny hug I bought some aspirin Down at united drug In case you shake apart And want a brand new start To do that Jazz. Skidoo And all that jazz Hot-cha Whoopee And all that jazz (soft and diabolic) Ha! ha! ha! It's just a noisy hall Where there's a nightly brawl And all that Jazz Find a flask We're playing fast and loose And all that jazz Right up here Is where I store the juice And all that jazz Come on, babe We're gonna brush the sky I betcha lucky lindy Never flew so high 'cause in the stratosphere How could he lend an ear To all that jazz? Oh, you're gonna see you sheba Shimmy shake And all that jazz Oh, she's gonna shimmy till her garters Break And all that jazz Show her where to park her girdle Oh, her mother's blood'd curdle If she'd hear Her baby's queer For all that jazz! C'mon babe Why don't we paint the town? And all that jazz I'm gonna rouge my knees And roll my stockings down And all that jazz Start the car I know a whopee spot Where the gin is cold But the piano's hot It's just a noisy hall Where there's a nightly brawl And all that jazz! Company. Oh, you're gonna see you sheba Shimmy shake And all that jazz Oh, shey's gonna shimmy till her garters Break And all that jazz Show her where to park her girdle Oh, her mother's blood'd curdle If she'd hear Her baby's queer For all that jazz! No, I'm no one's wife But, oh I love my life And all that jazz! That jazz!
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Written by: Benny Carter, Al Stillman
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11 facts about this song
Composition and LyricsThe song "All That Jazz" was written by John Kander and Fred Ebb. They were a prominent musical theater songwriting duo, known for their enchanting melodies and smart lyrics.
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Musical DebutThe song first made its appearance in the 1975 Broadway musical "Chicago". It is the opening number of the show and is a highlight performance of the character Velma Kelly.
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Popular Culture"All That Jazz" has permeated popular culture over the years and has been covered by many artists. It also inspired the title of the 1979 film "All That Jazz" directed by Bob Fosse.
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Award RecognitionThe 2002 film adaptation of "Chicago," featured Catherine Zeta-Jones performing "All That Jazz," and the film won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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Dance ElementsThe song embellishes the traditional Vaudeville style and Broadway jazz, known for its high energy, ensemble dancing, and razzle-dazzle choreography.
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Inspired by a Real-life FigureThe character of Velma Kelly, who performs "All That Jazz," was inspired by the real-life figure of Belva Gaertner, a cabaret singer who was acquitted for a murder charge in 1924.
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Inspiration for the MusicalThe musical "Chicago" where "All That Jazz" debuted, was based on a 1926 play of the same name by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins, who covered murder trials for the Chicago Tribune.
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Radio AirplayDespite its theatrical origins and style, "All That Jazz" has been frequently played on both pop and jazz radio stations.
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Enduring PopularityThe song remains so popular that it is regularly performed in high school and college theater programs, and is frequently performed on television talent shows.
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Song's Theme"All That Jazz" is a euphemism for the wild, thrilling, but often corrupt and scandalous lifestyle of Jazz Age Chicago.
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The Signature StyleThe song "All That Jazz" is a perfect example of Kander and Ebb's provocative and stylish musical storytelling.
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