Firefly
Count Basie Orchestra, Tony Bennett
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I call her Firerefly 'Cause, oh, my She radiates moon glow Wants none of that noon glow She starts to glitter When the sun goes down 'Bout eight p.m., it's mayhem She switches those brights up Lights up and gives me a call Take me to the fireflies ball But when I get her there Set her there Do I get to pet her there And grab me some glow No, she's a gad about, mad about Luring every lad about While leaving me moaning low Oh, Firefly, why can't I Latch onto you no how Oh, how I love you but gee While you set the night on Firefly, shine a little light on me But when I get her there Set her there Do I get to pet her there And grab me some glow No, she's a gad about, mad about Luring every lad about While leaving me moaning low Oh, Firefly, why can't I Latch on for you no how Oh, how I love you but gee While you set the night on Firefly, shine a little light on Shine a little light on Shine a little light on me
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Written by: CAROLYN LEIGH, CY COLEMAN
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Creation & Release"Firefly" is a popular song written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. Tony Bennett recorded it in 1958 for Columbia Records.
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CollaborationThe song is known for its version by Tony Bennett with Count Basie and his orchestra giving fans a perfect blend of Bennett's powerful vocals and Basie's distinctive jazz big band sound.
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Album Inclusion"Firefly" was included in Tony Bennett's album "In Person!" with the Count Basie and his orchestra released in 1959. The album was Bennett's first live album and was recorded at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas.
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Unique ArrangementThe song set itself apart from many of Bennett's other works through its innovative jazz arrangement. "Firefly" effectively combines Bennett's traditional pop styling with Basie's jazz influence.
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LegacyOver the years, "Firefly" has often been performed in Tony Bennett's concerts and has been included in several compilations of Bennett's best work, including "The Complete Collection" in 2012.
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TV AppearanceTony Bennett performed "Firefly" in a duet with the American Idol contestant Haley Reinhart during the season 10 finale of the show in 2011. The performance was lauded by fans and critics alike.
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Unique InterpretationFurthermore, Tony Bennett was praised for his unique interpretation of the song. The clever lyrics matched with his trademark crooning style have made this song a favorite among Bennett's fans.
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Record Recognition"Firefly" was also released as a single on the Columbia label (catalogue number 4-41254) in 1958 but it did not chart. Despite this, it remains one of Bennett's most recognized songs in his discography.
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Cover VersionsThe song has also been covered by numerous other artists, including Frank Sinatra and Django Reinhardt, showing its cross-genre appeal.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Firefly" are unique and clever, sung from the perspective of the speaker beckoning to a firefly to help him find his lost love, which adds a charming metaphorical twist to the typical love song.
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