Massachusetts (song)

"Massachusetts" is a song written by Andy Razaf and Charles "Luckey" Roberts and performed by Gene Krupa and his Orchestra, with Anita O'Day serving for the vocals. It was released in 1942 alongside "'Murder', He Says" as a B side. It was meant to play on Diamond City Radio, but was cut.

Background
The song was recorded for the Okeh Records label on July 13, 1942 and was released that same year.

The New York session personnel included Gene Krupa (drums/director), Anita O'Day (vocals), Al Beck, Mickey Mangano, Norman Murphy, Roy Eldridge (trumpet), Babe Wagner, Tommy Pederson, Greg Phillips (trombone), Ben Feman, Rex Kittig, Jimmy Migliore (alto sax), Sam Musiker (clarinet/tenor sax) Don Brassfield (tenor sax) Joe Springer (piano), Teddy Walters (guitar), Ed Mihelich (string bass), Elton Hill (producer).

Lyrics
[Verse 1] When the porter yells Massachusetts I'll be there with bells, Massachusetts Homesick as can be, Massachusetts Only place for me, Massachusetts Got a special date With that New England State

[Verse 2] How my heart will knock, Massachusetts To see Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts Want to roam around, Massachusetts In Nantucket town, Massachusetts I can hardly wait I hope the train ain't late

[Verse 3] You can't guess how much it means for me to be there Childhood friends and childhood scenes for me to see there

[Verse 4] 'Neath blue skies above, Massachusetts With the one I love, Massachusetts Just like Jack and Jill, Massachusetts We'll climb Bunker Hill, Massachusetts Spread the news around I'm Massachusetts bound

[Verse 5] As you walk to Lexington, you think of glory When those minute men were done, they left a story Where they speak with ee's, Massachusetts Boston if you please, Massachusetts Where they can't say can't, Massachusetts And where Aunt meets Aunt, Massachusetts

[Outro] Spread the news around I'm Massachusetts, Massachusetts bound

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