A charming slow swing ballad featuring piano, electric guitar, acoustic bass, and male crooner. This song has a warm, vintage feel with fine musicianship. Guitar and piano solos complement each other. Lyrics tell the story of a guy trying to get back together with his lost love under the guise of “I just stopped by to say hello”
Track details
| Track ID number: | 11714 |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Vocal Jazz music - royalty free jazz with vocals -- Jazz: Soft & smooth jazz -- Blues & Southern Rock |
| Moods/Emotions: | Melancholic / Nostalgic / Wistful -- Cool / Funky / Strutting -- Laid back / Easy-going / Chilled -- Loving / Romantic / Tender |
| Suggested Production Types: | Historical / Retro: 1970's -- Historical / Retro: 1960's -- Historical / Retro: 1950's -- Historical / Retro: 1920-1940's -- Lounge / Cafe / Lobby / Bar |
| Prominent Instruments: | Bass (Upright/Acoustic) -- Guitar (Electric) -- Piano (Acoustic) -- Vocals (Male) / Singing with Lyrics |
| Keywords / Hints: | Jazz, swing, blues, guitar, piano, acoustic bass, slow, easy listening |
| Tempo feel: | Slow |
| Tempo Beats Per Minute: | 79 |
| Artist: | Buddy Moncrief |
| Composer: | Buddy Moncrief (BMI) |
| Publisher: | Acoustic SwaneeLand (BMI) |
| SRCO (Sound Recording Copyright Owner): | Buddy Moncrief |
| PRO / Non-PRO Track? | PRO (What's this?) |
| WAV file bit depth: | CD-quality / 16-bit (What's this?) |
| Stem files available for this track: | No |
| Lyrics: | The old neighborhood is getting smaller everyday I was just a chip shot, just a stone’s throw away There’s a few things I guess I could say But I just stopped by to say “Hello” I’m sorry to come calling so late But I saw the lamp in your window Hey, I’m not trying to start no trouble I just stopped by to say “Hello” How’s your weather been? It’s been stormy on my side of town It’s supposed to clear up when That lucky old sun comes back around I guess I could tell you that I still love you Guess I could tell you that I miss you so Probably wouldn’t though ‘cuz we’re just sitting here talking ‘Cuz I just stopped by to say “Hello” How’s your mother been? I know she don’t think too much of me And how ‘bout your new boyfriend? Is he good company? So we’re just chit chattin’ about how I still love you Just shootin’ the breeze about how I miss you so Just making small talk baby; ‘cuz we’re just sittin’ here talking ‘Cuz I just stopped by to say “Hello” |
| Album containing this track: | (None) |
Buddy Moncrief
Somewhere out on New Route 66, about 50 miles west of Sinatra and 75 miles east of Tom Waits, Swanson struts his swingin' and singin'. He loves Dave Frishberg songs and Johnny Walker in a tumbler. He'd like to hear Kurt Elling cover Stone Temple Pilots. Lonnie Johnson is God.
On his latest full-length release "We Can't Party Like We Used To" (2009 Acoustic SwaneeLand), Swanson pounds out 12 original vocal jazz cuts with a cool retro vibe. His bluesy vocals and tasty guitar licks remind of crooners past and present - Sinatra, Cole, John Pizzarelli come to mind - but his clever songwriting has a leaner, edgier feel to it that puts him squarely in the current century.