Many thanks, James. 'Messing Around', played here in the key of C, was composed in 1926 by Charles L. 'Doc' Cooke, with words by Johnny St. Cyr. Charles Cooke was a classically-trained composer and arranger. He indeed had a doctorate, as well as an earlier bachelor's degree. It has a 16-bar Verse, which Shaye plays only at 00:47 - 01:05. Words of the Verse: 'What is all this noise I hear around here? Please don't keep me in doubt. What is it all about? Now honey calm yourself and don't be angry with me. And right here, on this spot, something hot you'll see.' Words of the Chorus (32 bars): 'That dance called 'Messin' Around' - that dance that's new in the town - It runs the Charleston way out of gas. Don't even have to step; and still it's full of pep. Keep your doggies still, mess around until morning. My grandma thinks it is nice; and grandpa he's done it twice. It is the easiest dance I've found. Let's go right now. Sure is a wow! Messin' around, messin' around; dance they call 'Messin' Around'.' 00:00 : Introduction, eight bars 00:09 : Chorus, 32 bars, ensemble 00:47 : Verse, 16 bars 01:06 : Chorus, played by Craig, with Shaye and Barnabus providing a rhythmic pattern in the Middle Eight 01:44 : Chorus, played by Barnabus, with riff pattern in the Middle Eight from Craig and Shaye 02:23 : Chorus, played by Shaye, beautiful improvising, with support from Barnabus and Craig in the final sixteen 03:00 : Chorus - banjo Maxwell soloing 03:38 : Chorus, featuring Robin's washboard against stop chords 04:15 : Chorus, finale, ensemble (note Shaye taking breaks against stop chords in bars 25 to 28) No Coda
What a great effort by the entire band. Craigs solo. Maxwell’s solo, Robin’s solo, Barnabus’ solo, Shay supporting all, every step of the way. What a band! Thanks James. Thanks TS
Much thanks dear James for another stellar performance. This dba set is magnificent. Messing Around is a highlight of this own. One of my favourites in the endless repertoire of Tuba Skinny! Every performance is a bit different. I noticed the support by Shaye and Craig during Barnabus solo. Maxwell did an another fine banjo solo. He is a great addition to the band. Best wishes to you Dave from Berlin Germany 👋
Sempre queridos e admirados😊Obrigada,James. 🎉
I love any thing of this group!! It makes me happy‼️🤗😞❤ 1:48
Unalterable quality!!! and the legend continues, as your excellent work continues, thanks,😊
Thank you 🙏 James 👍and the great ☝️tuba 🪕🪘🎸🥁🎺🎷🎻🎼skinny joyful 🕺🏼💃🏼danceable daily 👏👏👏🎊
tubaskinny is a phenomenom!!😁😁😁😁🥰
Que bueno 👍 siempre los sigo, desde Argentina Comodoro rivadavia
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Many thanks, James. 'Messing Around', played here in the key of C, was composed in 1926 by Charles L. 'Doc' Cooke, with words by Johnny St. Cyr. Charles Cooke was a classically-trained composer and arranger. He indeed had a doctorate, as well as an earlier bachelor's degree. It has a 16-bar Verse, which Shaye plays only at 00:47 - 01:05. Words of the Verse:
'What is all this noise I hear around here?
Please don't keep me in doubt. What is it all about?
Now honey calm yourself and don't be angry with me.
And right here, on this spot, something hot you'll see.'
Words of the Chorus (32 bars):
'That dance called 'Messin' Around' - that dance that's new in the town -
It runs the Charleston way out of gas.
Don't even have to step; and still it's full of pep.
Keep your doggies still, mess around until morning.
My grandma thinks it is nice; and grandpa he's done it twice.
It is the easiest dance I've found.
Let's go right now. Sure is a wow!
Messin' around, messin' around; dance they call 'Messin' Around'.'
00:00 : Introduction, eight bars
00:09 : Chorus, 32 bars, ensemble
00:47 : Verse, 16 bars
01:06 : Chorus, played by Craig, with Shaye and Barnabus providing a rhythmic pattern in the Middle Eight
01:44 : Chorus, played by Barnabus, with riff pattern in the Middle Eight from Craig and Shaye
02:23 : Chorus, played by Shaye, beautiful improvising, with support from Barnabus and Craig in the final sixteen
03:00 : Chorus - banjo Maxwell soloing
03:38 : Chorus, featuring Robin's washboard against stop chords
04:15 : Chorus, finale, ensemble (note Shaye taking breaks against stop chords in bars 25 to 28)
No Coda
What a great effort by the entire band. Craigs solo. Maxwell’s solo, Robin’s solo, Barnabus’ solo, Shay supporting all, every step of the way. What a band! Thanks James. Thanks TS
❤️ Tuba Skinny!!!
😊👍❤
These cats don't mess around!
Craig's opening solo!!!! Wow! He looked a little pleased. Did you see how long he maintained that last note of it? Thanks for this! What a band!
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Much thanks dear James for another stellar performance.
This dba set is magnificent.
Messing Around is a highlight of this own.
One of my favourites in the endless repertoire of Tuba Skinny!
Every performance is a bit different.
I noticed the support by Shaye and Craig during Barnabus solo.
Maxwell did an another fine banjo solo.
He is a great addition to the band.
Best wishes to you Dave from Berlin Germany 👋
Thanks Dave.
where can we hear more from maxwell?