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Just A Sittin' and A Rockin'

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Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'

"Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'" is a 1941 song composed by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, with lyrics written by Lee Gaines. It was released on his 1941 album ”Take the ‘A’ Train” (Vintage Jazz Classics).

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Trivia

Early pressings of Victor 27587, released 12Sep41, show "Just a-Settin' and a-Rockin'"; the title was ordered changed to "Just a-Sittin' and a-Rockin'" on labels printed after "2/19" (19Feb42?); no copyright for this song was registered in the 1940s.

Notable recordings

  • Johnny Dankworth - The Best of Johnny Dankworth (2008)
  • June Christy - Recalls Those Kenton Days (1959), The Best Of The Capitol Years
  • Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook (1958)
  • Stan Kenton - On AFRS: 1944-45 (2006) vocal by June Christy
  • Chris Barber's Jazz and Blues Band with Ray Nance on trumpet at the Funkhaus Hannover 28 September 1974
  • Mel Torme - LP I Dig The Duke I Dig The Count (1961)
  • Rosemary Clooney- LP Blue Rose (1956)

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