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“Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” is a renowned jazz standard originally composed by Duke Ellington in 1940, with lyrics added by Bob Russell. Louis Armstrong's rendition, released in 1954, is one of the most celebrated versions of the song. The track beautifully blends Armstrong’s distinctive trumpet playing with its melancholic melody and lyrics, which convey themes of longing and solitude. Over the decades, the song has been widely covered by various artists and remains a timeless piece in the jazz repertoire, showcasing Armstrong's exceptional talent and enduring influence in the world of music.
Missed the Saturday dance
Heard they crowded the floor
I couldn't bear it without you
Don't get around much anymore
Thought I'd visit the club
Got as far as the door
Yes, they'd have asked me about you
Don't get around much anymore
Yes darling, I guess my mind's more at ease
But nevertheless why stir up on memories
Been invited on dates
Might have gone but what for
Awfully different without you
Don't get around much anymore
Yeah da di de
Heard they crowded the floor, baby
Don't get around much anymore, baby
I thought I'd visit the club
And got as far as the door
They'd have asked me about you
Don't get around much anymore
Oh darling, I guess my mind's more at ease
Yes but nevertheless why stir up on memories
Been invited to dates
Might have gone but what for
Awfully different without you
Don't get around much anymore