Stop and Smell the Roses - A Honeysuckle Shape
The tune "Honeysuckle Rose" is a classic American Popular Song, composed by the great Fats Waller, with lyrics by Andy Razaf - first appearing in 1929
(almost a century ago!).
It's since been played, sung and recorded by untold numbers of vocalists and instrumentalists (both known and unknown) and their grannys (literally - so to speak).
Why? Because it's a great song with a simple, memorable, singable melody with hip lyrics (considered to be somewhat risqué at the time it was recorded).
The 5-note repeating melodic phrase of the tune's first three bars are iconic. It's become a standard melodic device for generations of improvisers and worth a closer peek.
(almost a century ago!).
It's since been played, sung and recorded by untold numbers of vocalists and instrumentalists (both known and unknown) and their grannys (literally - so to speak).
Why? Because it's a great song with a simple, memorable, singable melody with hip lyrics (considered to be somewhat risqué at the time it was recorded).
The 5-note repeating melodic phrase of the tune's first three bars are iconic. It's become a standard melodic device for generations of improvisers and worth a closer peek.
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