Don't Get Around Much Anymore, 1940

[Rene Asologuitar]

"Don't Get Around Much Anymore" is a jazz standard written by composer Duke Ellington.

The song was originally entitled "Never No Lament" and was first recorded by Duke Ellington and his orchestra on May 4, 1940.
"Don't Get Around Much Anymore" quickly became a hit after Bob Russell wrote its lyrics in 1942.

This song is dedicated for all our elders, as we honor their lives and contributions to our culture and heritage.

May we find the courage and patience to love and honor all of their being, as they continue to inspire and love us!!!

Pray for all the peoples we lost in the war in Ukraine. So many lives lost.
Pray for Peace!!!

https://youtu.be/88GeFIwzWkM

[Queequeg]

Very good, Rene.
And challenging. Tough to play and a difficult one to sing.

[Strings4Him]

That was great! Thank you for sharing :-)


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[eded]

Nice!  My 23 year old autistic son is taking piano lessons.  That was one of the early tunes he and my wife did together, him on piano and my wife on alto sax.  I have a fondness for the tune.

Ed

[Frasier1]

Superb!!!!  Thank you for sharing, and thanks for giving us the lesson on how to play it!

Praying for Ukraine!!!   Oh Yes, welcome to the Forum, and I noticed that RS-4 over your shoulder.  I look
forward to many more posts from you!

[Rene Asologuitar]

Very good, Rene.
And challenging. Tough to play and a difficult one to sing.

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Hi Queequeg,
Very humbling words, and truly inspiring comments!!!
Thank you so much!!!
Respectfully,
Rene

[Rene Asologuitar]

That was great! Thank you for sharing :-)

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Hi Strings4Him,
You are very welcome, and thanks for your kind words!!!
Rene

[Rene Asologuitar]

Nice!  My 23 year old autistic son is taking piano lessons.  That was one of the early tunes he and my wife did together, him on piano and my wife on alto sax.  I have a fondness for the tune.

Ed
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Hi Ed,
I am so glad to hear this personal connection to the classic song.
Piano and alto sax, must have been beautiful music.
Most special to your ears, and to your heart!!!
Thanks for sharing this excellent music story!
Respectfully,
Rene

[Rene Asologuitar]

Superb!!!!  Thank you for sharing, and thanks for giving us the lesson on how to play it!

Praying for Ukraine!!!   Oh Yes, welcome to the Forum, and I noticed that RS-4 over your shoulder.  I look
forward to many more posts from you!

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Hi Frasier1,
I am truly glad that you mentioned lesson.
I did not think of it that way, but really happy that I was able to help in that way!
I love the RS-4, and really good eye.
I had a Larrivee LV-09 that I really love.
Thanks so much for the warm welcome!!!
Respectfully,
Rene