Stumbling

Johnny Costa · Other Songs - Johnny Costa

'Tention folks, speak of jokes

This is one on me

Took my gal to a dance

At the armory

Music played, dancers swayed

Then we joined the crowd

I can't dance, took a chance

And right then we started



Stumbling all around, stumbling all around

Stumbling all around so funny

Stumbling here and there, stumbling everywhere

And I must declare, I stepped right on her toes

And when she bumped my nose

I fell and when I rose

I felt ashamed and told her

That's the latest step, that's the latest step

That's the latest step, my honey

Notice all the pep, notice all the pep, notice all the pep

She said, "Stop mumbling, tho you are stumbling

I like it just a little bit, just a little bit, quite a little bit"



Young and small short and tall

Folks most everywhere

Take a chance do this dance

They think it's a bear

People rave and they crave

Just to do this step

Off they go, nice and slow

When the band starts playing



Stumbling all around, stumbling all around

Stumbling all around so funny

Stumbling here and there, stumbling everywhere

And I must declare, I stepped right on her toes

And when she bumped my nose

I fell and when I rose

I felt ashamed and told her

That's the latest step, that's the latest step

That's the latest step, my honey

Notice all the pep, notice all the pep, notice all the pep

She said, "Stop mumbling, tho you are stumbling

I like it just a little bit, just a little bit, quite a little bit"

Stumbling

Johnny Costa's "Stumbling" stands as a quintessential example of the late 1960s English pop sound, characterized by its lush orchestration and smooth vocal delivery. Released alongside other signature tracks like "Jeepers Creepers" and "A Foggy Day," the song exemplifies the era's preference for romantic ballads and sophisticated pop arrangements. Costa's distinctive voice and the track's melodic structure contributed to a body of work that defined the genre's aesthetic during its peak popularity. The recording captures the polished production techniques of the time, blending jazz influences with mainstream pop sensibilities to create an enduring piece of musical history. Its inclusion in his discography highlights his role as a key figure in shaping the sound of English pop music in the late sixties.