Isle Of Capri
Billy Vaughn · Other Songs - Billy Vaughn
Beneath the shade of an old walnut tree
Oh, I can still see the flowers blooming round her
Where we met on the Isle of Capri
She was as sweet as a rose at the dawning
But somehow fate hadn't meant her for me
And though I sailed with the tide in the morning
Still my heart's on the Isle of Capri
Summertime was nearly over
Blue Italian sky above
I said "Lady, I'm a rover,
Can you spare a sweet word of love?"
She whispered softly "It's best not to linger"
And then as I kissed her hand I could see
She wore a lovely meatball on her finger
't was goodbye at the villa Capri
Summertime was nearly over
Blue Italian sky above
I said "Lady, I'm a rover,
Can you spare a fine word of love?"
She whispered softly "It's best not to linger"
And then as I kissed her hand I could see
She wore a plain golden ring on her finger
't was goodbye on the Isle of Capri
't was goodbye on the Isle of Capri
't was goodbye on the Isle of Capri
Isle Of Capri - Billy Vaughn
Billy Vaughn's 1959 recording of "Isle Of Capri" stands as a quintessential example of the cool jazz swing revival that defined the late swing era. As a pianist and bandleader, Vaughn crafted a sophisticated yet accessible sound that blended traditional big band arrangements with the emerging modal jazz influences of the time. The track features his signature smooth piano lines and a relaxed, breezy rhythm section that evokes the atmosphere of the Mediterranean coast. Released during a period when swing music was experiencing a resurgence of popularity, the song exemplifies Vaughn's ability to maintain the structural integrity of traditional jazz while infusing it with a modern, laid-back sensibility. It remains a staple of the genre, celebrated for its melodic clarity and the effortless cool that characterized his performances throughout the 1950s.