Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
Earl Hines · Other Songs - Earl Hines
And miss it each night and day
I know I'm not wrong, this feeling's gettin' stronger
The longer, I stay away
Miss them moss covered vines, the tall sugar pines
Where mockin' birds used to sing
And I'd like to see that lazy Mississippi, hurryin' into spring
The moonlight on the bayou, a creole tune, that fills the air
I dream, about magnolias in bloom, and I'm wishin' I was there
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
When that's where you left your heart
And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
More than I miss New Orleans
The moonlight on the bayou, a creole tune, that fills the air
I dream, about magnolias in bloom, and I'm wishin' I was there
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
When that's where you left your heart
And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
More, more than I miss, New Orleans
About Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
Earl Hines' "Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans" stands as a pivotal recording in the evolution of hard bop, capturing the vibrant spirit of the city through a distinctive piano solo. Released in the late 1950s, the track exemplifies Hines' mastery of swing and his ability to blend traditional jazz structures with the emerging energy of the bebop era. The composition serves as both a musical tribute and a reflection on the cultural identity of New Orleans, a theme that resonated deeply within the jazz community of the time. The recording showcases Hines' technical prowess and emotional depth, utilizing a driving rhythm section to propel the melody forward. As a staple of the artist's discography, the song has been widely covered by subsequent generations of musicians, cementing its status as a standard in the jazz repertoire. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of place and nostalgia while demonstrating the sophisticated harmonic language that defined mid-century jazz piano.