Thomas “Fats” Waller
“Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now” was composed by Fats Waller with lyrics by Andy Razaf in 1932 and first recorded the same year by (who else?) Louis Armstrong. In 1963 it was covered by Barbra Streisand (her again?) on her debut album.
Fats Waller has always been one of my favorites. His innovations in the Harlem stride style laid the groundwork for modern jazz piano. His best-known compositions, “Ain’t Misbehavin” and “Honeysuckle Rose”, have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Enjoy,
Dr. Weiss
Some info from Wikipedia
Related post: Ain’t Misbehavin’ Weiss Music Minute
PS. I was considering doing a short vocal for this, but you deserve to hear Louis Armstrong’s or Barbra Streisand’s versions (or Dinah Washington, Dianne Schuur and others). Check them out on YouTube or any streaming service.
Lyrics to “Keepin’ out of Mischief Now”
Keepin’ out of mischief now
I really am in love and how
I’m through playin’ with fire
It’s you whom I desire
All the world can plainly see
You’re the only one for me
I have told them in advance
They can’t break up our romance
Livin’ up to all my vows
‘Cause I’m keepin’ out mischief now |
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