Tzena, Tzena, Tzena
Bing Crosby · Other Songs - Bing Crosby
in the city square?
Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, come where all our friends will find us
with the dancers there.
Tzena, Tzena, join the celebration.
There'll be people there from ev'ry nation.
Dawn will find us laughing in the sunlight dancing in the city square.
Tzena, Tzena, come and dance the Hora.
One, two, three, four, all the boys will envy me for Tzena, Tzena.
When the band is playing, my heart's saying,
Tzena, Tzena, Tzena
Bing Crosby's 1944 recording of 'Tzena, Tzena, Tzena' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of the vocal jazz standard. The song, originally composed by George and Ira Gershwin for the 1927 film 'The Singing Fool', features a playful, syncopated rhythm that showcases Crosby's ability to blend theatrical flair with intimate crooning. In this version, Crosby delivers a performance that balances the song's inherent humor with a sophisticated vocal control, highlighting his status as a leading figure in the swing era. The track remains a staple of his discography, illustrating his versatility across genres and his enduring appeal to audiences who appreciated both his technical skill and his charismatic stage presence.