Do Nothing till You Hear From Me
Ella Fitzgerald
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Do nothing till you hear from me Pay no attention to whats said Why one should tear the seam of anyones dream Is over my head Do nothing till you hear from me At least consider our romance If you should take the word of others youve heard I havent a chance True, Ive been seen with someone new But does that mean that Im untrue? While were apart, the words in my heart Reveal how I feel about you Some kiss may cloud my memory And other arms may hold a thrill But please do nothing till you hear it from me And you never will!
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Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, BOB RUSSELL
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8 facts about this song
Composer Facts"Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me" is a song composed by Duke Ellington, a prominent American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra.
- Another key person who helped with its creation is Cootie Williams, a prominent trumpeter who was a longtime member of Duke Ellington’s orchestra.
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Lyrics FactsThe lyrics of the song were written by Bob Russell, an American songwriter who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 1970.
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Date of First RecordingThe song was first recorded and released by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra with singer Al Hibbler on January 4, 1944, during the big band and swing era of music.
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Historical Context FactsThe song's title supposedly comes from a phrase often said by Ellington to his musicians when they were on the road, indicating they should refrain from making major decisions until hearing from him.
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Artist Variation FactsCarmen McRae, an American jazz singer and pianist, known for her behind-the-beat phrasing, and ironic interpretation of lyrics, included a cover of the song in a number of her albums.
- Ella Fitzgerald, often referred to as the First Lady of Song or the Queen of Jazz, sung this song as part of her two-disc set "The Duke Ellington Songbook" released in 1957.
- Nina Simone, one of the foremost singers and civil rights activists of her time, also did a rendition of this song, making it part of her legacy.
- Patti Page, a traditional pop and country singer, added the melody to her repertoire of songs during her career.
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Genre FactsThe song "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me" is categorised as a Jazz standard, indicating its recognition and performing significance within the jazz music tradition.
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Recognition FactsOver the years, "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me" has become a signature standard in the genre, performed by numerous artists and featured in various film and television soundtracks.
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Interesting Cover Versions FactsOne of the most popular versions was performed by Robbie Williams, a British pop singer, for his 2001 album "Swing When You're Winning", further adding to the song's cross-generational appeal.
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