The Old Piano Roll Blues
Liberace · Other Songs - Liberace
The player piano plays that good old razz-a-ma-tazz
I wanna hear it again, I wanna hear it again,
The Old Piano Roll Blues
They're the best I've ever heard,
When they play the ragtime jazz,
It makes me wanna cuddle, I wanna honey puddle,
I wanna say "skiddy-woo" and "razz-a-ma-tazz"
It's that ever-lovin' old piano roll
I get a funny feelin' down in my soul
So keep on syncopatin', while I keep palpatatin'
That old piano roll blues
I wanna hear it again, I wanna hear it again,
The Old Piano Roll Blues
Sittin' at an upright, my sweetie and me,
We're pushin' on the pedals singin' sweet harmony
I wanna hear it again, the rinkety-tink,
We cuddle closer it seems
We kiss a-kiss a-kiss a-kiss away all our cares,
The player piano plays that good old razz-a-ma-tazz
I wanna hear it again, I wanna hear it again,
The Old Piano Roll Blues, you'd better believe it,
The Old Piano Roll Blues
The Old Piano Roll Blues
Liberace's rendition of 'The Old Piano Roll Blues' showcases his signature blend of showmanship and technical virtuosity. Known for transforming standard repertoire into theatrical spectacles, Liberace approached this blues composition with the same flamboyant energy that defined his career. The recording highlights his ability to navigate complex harmonic structures while maintaining a sense of playful elegance. As a staple of the American popular music canon, the piece allowed Liberace to demonstrate his command over both classical technique and jazz-inflected phrasing. This performance stands as a testament to his enduring influence on piano performance, bridging the gap between traditional blues and the grandiose style of the mid-20th century concert hall.