Hard swinging big band backs big-voiced male crooner. Horn section (trumpets, trombones, tenor sax, alto sax) trades licks with a stinging electric guitar throughout the song in call and response. Jazz number with a definite blues feel. Lyrics send out a cool, good feeling vibe about the importance of teamwork in love, relationships, and life. Lyrics full of allusions and metaphors.
Track details
| Track ID number: | 10107 |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Vocal Jazz music - royalty free jazz with vocals -- Jazz: General & faster jazz |
| Moods/Emotions: | Excited / Enthusiastic / Energetic -- Busy / Active / Bustling -- Cool / Funky / Strutting -- Classy / Elegant / Exclusive |
| Suggested Production Types: | Comedy / Sitcom / Dramedy -- Family / Light Entertainment -- Historical / Retro: 1970's -- Historical / Retro: 1960's -- Lounge / Cafe / Lobby / Bar -- Style / Fashion / Make-up |
| Prominent Instruments: | Bass (Upright/Acoustic) -- Brass section / Horns -- Drums (Drum Kit) -- Guitar (Electric) -- Piano (Acoustic) -- Trumpet -- Vocals (Male) / Singing with Lyrics |
| Keywords / Hints: | vocal jazz, big band jazz, big band, frank sinatra, showtime, show jazz, live jazz |
| Tempo feel: | Medium -- Fast |
| Tempo Beats Per Minute: | 132 |
| 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: | Cruise control on easy street Black numbers on the balance sheet We're undefeated; we can't be beat Like hot coffee with sugar and cream You have to admit we make a pretty good team You have to admit we make a pretty good team It ain't always pretty It ain't always fine But you get your's baby I'll get mine You have to admit we make a pretty good team Apple pie ala mode A pretty princess and an ugly toad A pair of hands to carry the load A pair of fins to paddle up stream You see what I mean; we make a pretty good team You have to admit we make a pretty good team Sometimes we're skinny Sometimes we're thick We'll build the castle baby Brick by brick You have to admit we make a pretty good team Spring flowers need the month of May Sally Bowles needs a cabaret My head might need a toupee someday Wouldn't that be a scream? You see what I mean; we make a pretty good team You have to admit we make a pretty good team Sometimes it's gravy Sometimes it's grease We'll build the castle baby Piece by piece You have to admit We make a pretty good team We make a pretty good team |
| 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.