Here is Jimmy, Mrs. Calabash, Wherever You Are
In my book, there are only two artists who could be called Messrs "September Song". Walter Houston and Jimmy Durante. Today is Durante's birthday anniversary.
American-born musician, comedian, and actor
(10 February, 1893 - 29 January, 1980)
Jimmy Durante (1963)- September Song
(Anderson & Weill, 1938)
September Song (1938)
Lyrics: Maxwell Anderson
Music: Kurt Weill
Artist: Jimmy Durante (1963)
When I was a young man courtin' the girls
I played me a waiting game
If a maid refused me with tossing curls
I'd let the old Earth make a couple of whirls
While I plied her with tears in lieu of pearls
And as time came around she came my way
As time came around, she came
Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December
But the days grow short when you reach September
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
One hasn't got time for the waiting game
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
September, November
And these few precious days I'll spend with you
These precious days I'll spend with you
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