• News
  • About
    • Biography
    • Photos
    • Reviews
    • Music
    • Licensing
    • Contact
  • Music Catalog
    • Alphabetical List
    • All Works
    • Chorus
    • Chamber
    • Orchestra
    • Solo Voice
    • Christmas & Holiday
    • Arrangements
  • Recordings
    • At That Hour
    • Heaven and Earth
    • Canciones españolas
    • Evocations of Spain
    • Stream
  • Calendar
  • Mailing List

Henry Dehlinger Composer

  • News
  • About
    • Biography
    • Photos
    • Reviews
    • Music
    • Licensing
    • Contact
  • Music Catalog
    • Alphabetical List
    • All Works
    • Chorus
    • Chamber
    • Orchestra
    • Solo Voice
    • Christmas & Holiday
    • Arrangements
  • Recordings
    • At That Hour
    • Heaven and Earth
    • Canciones españolas
    • Evocations of Spain
    • Stream
  • Calendar
  • Mailing List

Henry Dehlinger Composer

Don't Get Around Much Anymore

ARRANGER'S NOTE

Who doesn't love Don't Get Around Much Anymore? It was originally written in 1940 under a different name, Never No Lament. It became Don't Get Around Much Anymore in 1942 when Duke Ellington's lyricist, Bob Russell, added the words.

One thing's for sure, it's one of the most recorded and recognizable tunes in the American Songbook. My rather lighthearted arrangement presents a contrast of swing feels.

In the first chorus, I start with a sultry barroom swing. Next, I quicken the pace to engage in a call-and-response chorus with a stride style bridge. The conclusion reiterates the sexy, sultry feel as singer and pianist playfully pass phrases back and forth as if in conversation.

THE TEXT 

Missed the Saturday dance,
Heard they crowded the floor.
Couldn't bear it without you,
Don't get around much anymore.

I thought I'd visit the club,
Got as far as the door.
They'd have asked me about you,
Don't get around much anymore.

Darling, I guess that my mind's more at ease,
Or nevertheless, why stir up memories? 
I've been invited on dates,
Might have gone, but what for?

It's awfully different without you,
Don't get around much anymore.

0:00/???
  1. 1
    Don't Get Around Much Anymore (D. Ellington, arr. H. Dehlinger) 4:17
    0:00/4:17

COMPOSERS
Duke Ellington
Bob Russell

ARRANGER
Henry Dehlinger

DURATION
4½ minutes

YEAR OF COMPOSITION
1940

VERSIONS
High Voice & Piano
Soprano, Baritone & Piano

Join the Mailing List!

Sign up now and be the first to receive news on Henry Dehlinger's latest compositions, concerts, albums, livestreaming events, and much more, direct to your inbox.

*Your email will never be shared, and you can unsubscribe anytime.

Thank you!

Please check your inbox now for a confirmation message.

Click the link to confirm your email address and activate your subscription.

.

News

About

Music Catalog

Recordings

Calendar

Photo Gallery

Henry Dehlinger - Official Website

HENRY DEHLINGER | COMPOSER
© 2021 HENRY DEHLINGER MUSIC PUBLISHING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS & CONDITIONS