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Elise Roth's 2nd Swing EP!

by Elise Roth & Her Harvard Squares

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    FINALLY! THE ALBUM NO ONE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR!!!

    After some difficulties, the EP is finally finished! I guess it's true what they say about a second album - it's an album that comes second.
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Paula 02:37
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When the lights go on again, all over the world We’re allowed to roam again all over the world And rain or snow is all that may fall from the skies above A kiss won't mean "goodbye" but “hello" to love When the lights go on again all over the world And the ships will sail again all over the world Then we'll have time for things like gatherings and free hearts will sing When the lights go on again all over the world
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Ever since my heart took such a tumble I've wondered if your love for me would last When landmarks fall and institutions crumble Will it be just a memory of the past? When lovers make no rendezvous To stroll along Fifth Avenue When this familiar world is through Will you still be mine? When cabs don't drive around the park No windows light the summer dark When love has lost its secret spark Will you still be mine? When moonlight on the Hudson's not romancy And spring no longer turns a young man's fancy When glamour girls have lost their charms And sirens just mean false alarms When lovers heed no call to arms Will you still be mine? ————- When Elsa's parties are no fun When FDR declines to run When Eleanor’s "My Day" is done Will you still be mine? When Garbo gives out interviews And Harlem folks forget the blues When G-Man Hoover's out of clues Will you still be mine? A song of love will just remain a gay note When we have finally paid our FHA note When Barrymore first hides his face And when Yehudi leaves a trace When Crosby's horses win a race Will you still be mine?
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When the porter yells Massachusetts I'll be there with bells, Massachusetts Homesick as can be, Massachusetts Only place for me, Massachusetts Got a special date With that New England State How my heart will knock, Massachusetts To see Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts Want to roam around, Massachusetts In Nantucket town, Massachusetts I can hardly wait I hope the train ain't late You can't guess how much it means for me to be there Childhood friends and childhood scenes for me to see there 'Neath blue skies above, Massachusetts With the one I love, Massachusetts Just like Jack and Jill, Massachusetts We'll climb Bunker Hill, Massachusetts Spread the news around I'm Massachusetts bound Where they speak with ee's, Massachusetts Boston if you pleese, Massachusetts Where they can't say can't, Massachusetts And where Aunt meets Aunt, Massachusetts I miss Cambridge where they have that Harvard air Home of books and bards Famous boulevards Rich in history heart of liberty how we love to hear the tale of Paul Revere As you walk to Lexington, you think of glory When those minute men were done, they left a story Narrow winding streets That’s where culture meets Where they bake with pride Beans are bonafide spread the news around I’m Massachusetts bound
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Ever since my heart took such a tumble I've wondered if your love for me would last When landmarks fall and institutions crumble Will it be just a memory of the past? When love no longer conquers all, When winter doesn’t follow fall Instead of text, we’d rather call.... will you still be mine? When terms of service are one page, healthcare for all is all the rage When women earn an equal wage, Will you still be mine? When fondest memories are not so fleeting, when handshakes are once more a normal greeting, When we can fold a fitted sheet, When Mozart’s requiem’s complete When Donald Trump admits defeat, Will you still be mine? When CNN breaks no more news When Bezos finally pays his dues When anybody likes Ted Cruz, Will you still be mine? When TikTok trends last years or more When all the internet's a bore When climate change can't be ignored Will you still be mine? When we no longer feel so isolated When anti vaxxers get inoculated When art can be a livelihood, when mysteries all are understood When jazz like this is dead for good, Will you still be mine?

about

Living in London, Elise wanted to connect musically with her friends and collaborators in the US, so she put together this album of favourite tunes to do something a little normal during this weird-as-heck year.
Recorded remotely in the autumn of 2020 and spring of 2021, Elise's 2nd EP features the Harvard Squares, 7 instrumentalists in New York and Massachusetts who make up her regular dance band when in the United States.
All songs on the album have been arranged by past or present members of the band, and features the first studio recording of Boston swing dance favourite, "Paula".

credits

released August 6, 2021

Elise Roth - vocals and alternate lyrics

Tyler Burchfield, George Darrah, Danny Fratina - arrangements

Joel Edinberg - editing and mixing
Kim Rosen - mastering

Adam Mejaour - trumpet
Randy Pingrey - trombone
Nigel Yancey - alto sax/clarinet
Austin Yancey - alto sax (track 1)
Tyler Burchfield - bari sax
Alex Olsen - piano
Max Ridley - upright bass
Matt Stavrakas - upright bass (track 1)
George Darrah - drums

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Elise Roth London, UK

American chanteuse Elise Roth grew up listening to classic recordings of the Big Band Era. After 8 years in the US singing with Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras, Elise is now based in London, where she runs her own bands. Known for her expressively authentic vocals and her period-perfect appearance, Elise has charmed audiences internationally, from intimate club gigs to large scale vintage events. ... more

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