i dig...really old music
like my gramp's victrola used to play...(you'd crank it)
i think...it has got a snappier sound, than what's 'round today
the big bands really move me
they've got a great feel, truly
and hey..they're still so moving to play

i dig...the sound of guy lombardo
i just flip...he's so hip, i must say
when shaw starts...his cool horn blowin'
you know words just get in the way
when benny goodman's wailin'
when tommy dorsey's sailin'
hey...they really nail...every last song

i dig...berrigan...in a trance-like reverent way
and sir duke...ellington...writes music with a lot to say
and when ol' ted weems greets you
"is everybody happy ?"
he's really asking..."shall we play?"

i dig...really old music
though the bands i love, i've never seen
i bet..it was sure something...big ol' music machine
the modern times can't slay it
though radio may "nay" it
i still will play it...all of the time