Now You Has Jazz
Louis Armstrong
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Gentlefolk of Newport Or should I say "hats and cats," Please lend an ear That you all may hear Some shimmering sharps and flats. For those cosy virtuosi, known as "hipsters" to the trade, wish to show you now Precisely how Jazz music is made. Take some skins, Jazz begins, Take a bass Steady pace, Take a box, One that rocks, Take a blue horn New Orleans-born. Take a stick With a lick, Take a bone, Dixie-grown, Take a spot, Cool and hot, Now you has jazz jazz jazz, jazz, jazz. Now you has, Now you has, Now you has, Now you has, Now you has, Now you has, Now you has jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz, Now you Has, Now you Has, Now you Has, Now you has jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz. Jazz Jazz Jazz Jazz Jazz Jazz Now you has jazz, Now you has jazz, Now you has jazz If you sail Over the sea, Take my tip They're all molto hip In Italy. As for France, Believe it or not, Frenchmen all prefer what they call "Le Jazz Hot." Take a plane Go to Siam, In Bangkok Today, 'round the clock, They have a jam. Indians on the Amazon Beat one bar and all of 'em are gone, man, gone. From the Equator Up to the Pole, Through the air you hear everywhere Rock and roll. From the East Out to the West, Jazz is king, 'Cause jazz is the thing Folks Dig Best.
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Written by: COLE PORTER
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10 facts about this song
Composition"Now You Has Jazz" was composed by one of the most important songwriters in American history, Cole Porter, who created numerous hit songs for Broadway musicals and Hollywood films during the 20th century.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song was specifically written for the movie "High Society" (1956), a musical comedy that featured a star-studded cast including Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and Frank Sinatra.
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PerformerNotably, the song showcases a collaboration between Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong. Both were icons in their own respect, with Crosby being considered one of the greatest singers in 20th-century popular music, and Armstrong being a trailblazer in the world of jazz.
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LyricsIn the lyrics of "Now You Has Jazz", Cole Porter mentions several types of jazz, from Dixieland to bop, and incorporates the names of musical instruments commonly used in jazz bands such as trumpets, saxophones, and drums.
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Film SceneIn the "High Society" film, Crosby and Armstrong perform "Now You Has Jazz" at a jazz festival. The vibrant outdoor scene is often noted as one of the best moments in the movie.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often cited as a key piece that helped popularize jazz music among wider audiences, greatly contributing to the mainstream appreciation and understanding of the genre.
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Armstrong's RoleDespite being an iconic jazz musician, in "Now You Has Jazz", Louis Armstrong is featured more prominently in a singing role rather than showcasing his trumpet playing skills, which are only briefly heard towards the end of the song.
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ReviewOver the years, the song has received positive reviews for its catchy tune, clever lyrics, and the perfect mix of voices between Armstrong's raspy jazz vocals and Crosby's smooth crooning.
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Performing BandThe band backing up Crosby and Armstrong in the track was Armstrong’s own group, Louis Armstrong and His All Stars.
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Recording"Now You Has Jazz" was recorded on January 18, 1956, at MGM Studios in Culver City, California.
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