My grandmother just gave me a great book of sheet music, this one is in it. I remember the women’s choir at my high school singing it, such a good tune, so I had to get a refresher before learning it.
My baby had more flaws then you can imagine, but he had a loving heart. I miss him so much, and listening to this song almost makes it feel is he's still here
Showboat is my favourite musical. I have seen many performances and heard many versions of this song but I have never heard the word "DAT" in the lyrics.
Was just thinking about the similarities between Jewish music and African-American music, and the beauty of the minor and major chords complimenting each other. This song exemplifies that powerful beauty.
Lyrics Oh listen, sister I love my mister man And I can't tell you why There ain't no reason why I should love that man It must be something that the angels did plan The chimney's smoking The roof is leaking in But he don't seem to care He can be happy with just a sip of gin I even love him when his kisses got gin Fish got to swim, birds got to fly I got to love one man 'til I die Can't help loving that man of mine Tell me he's lazy, tell me he's slow Tell me I'm crazy (maybe I know) Can't help loving that man of mine When he goes away that's a rainy day And when he comes back that day is fine The sun will shine He can come home as late as can be Home without him ain't no home to me Can't help loving that man of mine
it's easy to hear a Nelson Riddle produced/ arranged song. He has a very distinctive orchestral sound, using flutes like no one else I've ever heard. ------------------------------wolfsky9
Ella owns a lot of tunes. She could sing anything and to be honest she could sing like a white wommin when she wanted to. Her music transcends so much. Her voice is monumental. Queen of evrythin. Ya mama.
What a real cosy lady Ella is! Make anyone poor as rich svept in glittering tones with singvoice in text from a reality we know from our time lifeglad and romantic of what we got , She really lets us love life.
Oh, listen, sista I love my mista man And I can't tell you why There ain't no reason For me to love that man It must be something That the angels done play Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly I gotta love one man 'til I die Can't help loving that man of mine Tell me he's lazy, tell me he's slow Tell me I'm crazy, maybe, I know Can't help loving that man of mine When he goes away That's a rainy day But when he comes back That day is fine The sun will shine He can come home As late as can be Home without him Ain't no home to me Can't help loving that man of mine
I'm 46 and we sang this in Show Choir at my high school! I can still jingle a tune in the shower and in the car.
My grandmother just gave me a great book of sheet music, this one is in it. I remember the women’s choir at my high school singing it, such a good tune, so I had to get a refresher before learning it.
Ella OWNS any song she does - The BEST
My grandmother sang this to my grandfather in his final days. Such a sad love story. Grammy Kitty is a champ. She couldnt help it. Loved my papa.
My baby had more flaws then you can imagine, but he had a loving heart. I miss him so much, and listening to this song almost makes it feel is he's still here
Ella's voice makes you forget about life's problems.
That high note... her pitch was always sensational, but that was outstanding. She sang that one like a french horn.
Showboat is my favourite musical. I have seen many performances and heard many versions of this song but I have never heard the word "DAT" in the lyrics.
I think that is probably correct. Hammerstein was careful with his lyrics and characterizations.
Silky-smooth as only Ms. Ella's sound is. Uniquely blessed.
A true classic. Written by a musical theatre legend and sung by a legend.
Was just thinking about the similarities between Jewish music and African-American music, and the beauty of the minor and major chords complimenting each other. This song exemplifies that powerful beauty.
a fabulous singer
A woman gifted by Nature and Lord. Hers singing is a pleasure for the soul.
I am a home health aid. And my client used to sing this and she learned how to fly this morning.flay high and rest easy
Lyrics
Oh listen, sister
I love my mister man
And I can't tell you why
There ain't no reason why I should love that man
It must be something that the angels did plan
The chimney's smoking
The roof is leaking in
But he don't seem to care
He can be happy with just a sip of gin
I even love him when his kisses got gin
Fish got to swim, birds got to fly
I got to love one man 'til I die
Can't help loving that man of mine
Tell me he's lazy, tell me he's slow
Tell me I'm crazy (maybe I know)
Can't help loving that man of mine
When he goes away that's a rainy day
And when he comes back that day is fine
The sun will shine
He can come home as late as can be
Home without him ain't no home to me
Can't help loving that man of mine
THIS is the version. Nothing else comes close.
Beautiful❤
An amazing arrangement of an amazing song! Thank you for posting.
Sooooo beautiful
Complete masterpiece
One of my favourite songs . I have sang it since I was a child
it's easy to hear a Nelson Riddle produced/ arranged song. He has a very distinctive orchestral sound, using flutes like no one else I've ever heard. ------------------------------wolfsky9
AWESOME!
Timeless melody who speaks to my Soul!
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I love Ella and I love Billie Holiday. They have different voices, but are equals in their art
That is not true ! One was sober when singing the other was ALWAYS high and that is a big difference.
@ANITA Ospedale I suppose liking 2 artists is a crime
These ladies were both blessed by the Lord with their melodic voices. 💖
The early Billie, yes.
Smooth as silk Brava
Ella owns a lot of tunes. She could sing anything and to be honest she could sing like a white wommin when she wanted to. Her music transcends so much. Her voice is monumental. Queen of evrythin. Ya mama.
david stuart what is singing like a white woman? Because she perfectly enunciated and pronounced her words 🥴
What a real cosy lady Ella is! Make anyone poor as rich svept in glittering tones with singvoice in text from a reality we know from our time lifeglad and romantic of what we got , She really lets us love life.
Living instrument- top to bottom
nelson is the velvet backdrop for the spotlit ella. deluxe sound all the way 'round.
Is this available as a backing track does anyone know ?
l love it
Hi! Does anybody know who is the vibraphonisy heard in the background? 2:32
Move over Lady Day and Miss Lena...Queen Ella rules.
As much as I love Billie Holiday, I think Ella sings this better .
What chords work around the restititeve
Unpopular opinion, the best version of this song is the one Jessica Lange sings in the movie grey gardens.
In my ooinion, its julia london when she sings “Maybe I know”
Stellar!
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Why on earth did they choose this low key for her?
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Dec 2021
Oh, listen, sista
I love my mista man
And I can't tell you why
There ain't no reason
For me to love that man
It must be something
That the angels done play
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly
I gotta love one man 'til I die
Can't help loving that man of mine
Tell me he's lazy, tell me he's slow
Tell me I'm crazy, maybe, I know
Can't help loving that man of mine
When he goes away
That's a rainy day
But when he comes back
That day is fine
The sun will shine
He can come home
As late as can be
Home without him
Ain't no home to me
Can't help loving that man of mine
5 stars
1:35
Sinatra thought she was the best.
I'm not giving him an argument on that one.
Jazz singer on Broadway? Too artsy for me...