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Artist/Band:
Ella Fitzgerald
Lyrics for Song: Across The Alley From The Alamo
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald
Across the alley from the Alamo
Lived a pinto pony and a Navajo
Who sang a sort of Indian "Hi-de-ho"
To the people passin' by
The pinto spent his time a-swishin' flies
And the Navajo watched the lazy skies
And very rarely did they ever rest their eyes
On the people passin' by
One day they went a-walkin'
Along the railroad track
They were swishin', not a-lookin'
Toot! Toot! They never came back
Oh, across the alley from the Alamo
When the summer sun decides to settle low
A fly sings an Indian "Hi-de-ho"
To the people passing by
Across the alley from the Alamo
Lived a pinto pony and a Navajo
Who used to bake frijoles in cornmeal dough
For the people passing by
They thought that they would make some easy bucks
By washin' their frijoles in Duz and Lux
A pair of very conscientious clucks
To the people passin' by
Then they took this cheap vacation
Their shoes were polished bright
No, they never heard the whistle
Toot! Toot! They're clear out of sight
Oh, across the alley from the Alamo
When the starlight beams its tender glow
The beams go to sleep and then there ain't no dough
For the people passin' by
One day, they went a walkin'
Along the railroad track
They were swishin', not a-lookin'
Toot! Toot! They never came back
Oh, across the alley from the Alamo
When the summer sun decides to settle low
A fly sings an Indian "Hi-de-ho"
To the people passin' by
Across the alley from the Alamo
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About Across The Alley From The Alamo
Ella Fitzgerald's "Across The Alley From The Alamo" stands as a testament to her unparalleled vocal mastery and her ability to infuse jazz standards with narrative depth. Recorded during the height of her career, the track showcases her signature phrasing and emotional control, transforming a simple ballad into a compelling story about the American South. As a quintessential example of her swing era repertoire, the song highlights her collaboration with legendary session musicians who complemented her voice with intricate arrangements. This recording exemplifies Fitzgerald's commitment to musical integrity and her role as a definitive interpreter of the Great American Songbook. Her delivery on this track demonstrates the technical precision and lyrical clarity that defined her discography, making it a cherished piece within her extensive catalog. The song remains a significant representation of mid-20th-century jazz, capturing the spirit of an era while celebrating the enduring power of vocal performance. |
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| Album Lyrics: Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald |
 Ella Fitzgerald
"Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald"
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The Witch Is Dead | | 16. | Don't Get Around Much Any More | | 17. | Dreams Are Made For Children | | 18. | Drop Me Off In Harlem | | 19. | Everyones Wrong But Me | | 20. | Fever | | 21. | Get Thee Behind Me Satan | | 22. | God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen | | 23. | Goodnight, My Love | | 24. | Hard Heart Hannah | | 25. | Hark The Herald Angels Sing | | 26. | Here Come De Honey Man | | 27. | Here Comes Charlie! | | 28. | How Deep Is The Ocean | | 29. | I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues | | 30. | I'm Just A Lucky So & So | | 31. | It's A Pity To Say Goodnight (Stereo) | | 32. | Let It Snow | | 33. | Let's Do It | | 34. | Lost In Meditation | | 37. | Music Goes 'round & Around | | 42. | Rudolph The Red - Nosed Reindeer | | 43. | S Wonderful | | 44. | Shoo Fly Pie & Apple Pan Dowdy | | 45. | Single - O | | 46. | Sleep My Little Jesus | | 47. | Somebody To Watch Over Me | | 48. | Swing Low, Sweet Chariot | | 49. | Swingin' Sheperd Blues | | 50. | Take The a Train | | 51. | The Half Of It, Dearie & Quot;blues | | 52. | The Real American Folk Song | | 53. | The Secret Of Christmas | | 54. | Time After Time | | 55. | Top Hat, White Tie, & Tails | | 57. | When The Sun Comes Out | | 58. | (what Can I Say) After I Say I'm Sorry | | 59. | Alfie | | 60. | Back In Your Own Backyard | | 61. | Because Of Rain | | 62. | Diga Diga Do | | 63. | Dites-Moi | | 64. | God Bless The Child | | 65. | Lil' Darlin | | 66. | My Wubba Dolly (Rubber Dolly) | | 67. | Passion Flower | | 68. | Robbin's Nest | | 69. | Runnin' Wild | | 70. | Spinning Wheel | | 71. | Stiff Upper Lip | | 72. | Strickly From Dixie | | 73. | The Jumpin' Jive [Hep Hep!] | | 74. | Trouble In Mind | | 75. | Trying | | 76. | Tuxedo Junction | | 77. | Unforgettable | | 78. | Volare | | 79. | can Anyone Explain (No | | 80. | (i've Got) Beginner's Luck | | 81. | (the End Of) A Beautiful Friendship | | 82. | A House Is Not A Home | | 83. | A Woman Is A Sometime Thing | | 84. | Across The Alley From The Alamo | | 85. | Ain't Nobody' Business But My Own | | 86. | All By Myself | | 87. | Alright, Okay, You Win | | 88. | Aren't You Kind Of Glad We Did | | 89. | Beat Me Daddy, Eight To The Bar | | 90. | Betcha Nickel | | 91. | Bidin' My Time | | 92. | Big Boy Blue | | 93. | Boy Wanted | | 94. | C'est Magnifique | | 95. | C'est Si Bon | | 96. | Call Me Darling | | 97. | Cheerful Little Earful | | 98. | Cherry Red | | 99. | Clap Yo' Hands [Mono Mix][*] | | 100. | Crying In The Chapel | | 101. | Day By Day | | 102. | Day In - Day Out | | 103. | Deep Purple | | 104. | Dindi | | 105. | Don't Rain On My Parade | | 106. | Dream (When You're Feeling Blue) | | 107. | Easy Living | | 108. | Every Day I Have The Blues | | 109. | Everything Happens To Me | | 110. | Evrything Ive Got | | 111. | Foggy Day In London Town | | 112. | For You, For Me, For Evermore | | 113. | Gotta Be This Or That | | 114. | Gotta Pebble In My Shoe | | 115. | Gypsy In My Soul | | 116. | Hallelujah | | 117. | Hear Me Talkin' To Ya | | 118. | Here's That Rainy Day | | 119. | How Insensitive (Insensatez) | | 120. | I Can't Be Bothered Now | | 121. | I Must Have That Man | | 122. | I Was Doing Alright | | 123. | I'll Never Be The Same | | 124. | I'm Gonna Sit Right Down (And Write Myself A Letter) | | 125. | I've Gotta Be Me | | 126. | If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight) | | 127. | Indian Summer | | 127. | Istanbul | | 127. | Jeepers Creepers | | 127. | Keep Cool, Fool | | 127. | La Vie En Rose | | 127. | Like Young | | 127. | Loch Lomond | | 127. | Lorelei [Remake] | | 127. | Lover [Stereo Take][Version] | | 127. | Lover Come Back To Me | | 127. | My Old Flame | | 127. | My Ship | | 127. | Nice Work If You Can Get It [Mono Mix][*] | | 127. | Of Thee I Sing | | 127. | Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head | | 127. | Rockin' Chair | | 127. | Santa Claus Got Stuck In My Chimney | | 127. | Shake Down The Stars | | 127. | Shall We Dance | | 127. | So Rare | | 127. | Some Of These Days | | 127. | Somebody Nobody Loves | | 127. | Speak Low | | 127. | Stone Cold Dead In De Market | | 127. | Straighten Up And Fly Right | | 127. | Strike Up The Band | | 127. | Sweet Sue, Just You | | 127. | The Best Is Yet To Come | | 127. | The Boy From Ipanema | | 127. | The Chokin' Kind | | 127. | The Dipsy Doodle | | 127. | The Lamp Is Low | | 127. | The Shadow Of Your Smile | | 127. | The Sun Forgot To Shine This Morning | | 127. | The Tender Trap | | 127. | Then You've Never Been Blue | | 127. | There's No You | | 127. | This Could Be The Start Of Something Big | | 127. | This Could Be The Start Of Something Of Big | | 127. | Throw Out The Lifeline | | 127. | Wait Till You See Her | | 127. | Wake Up And Live | | 127. | Walk Right In | | 127. | Walking In The Sunshine | | 127. | Watch What Happens | | 127. | Way Down Yonder In New Orleans | | 127. | What's Your Story, Morning Glory | | 127. | Who's Sorry Now | | 127. | Why Don't You Do Right | | 127. | Yellow Man | | 127. | You Don't Know My Mind | | 127. | You Don't Know What Love Is | | 127. | You Make Me Feel So Young | | 127. | You Took Advantage Of Me | | 127. | You Won't Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart) | | 127. | You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To | | 127. | You've Changed |
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