Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

Tonight I Went Out Swinging For the Very First Time

Tonight I went out Swinging for the very first time
Now the title has grabbed your attention – I hope you will read my rhyme!

Tonight I went to hear The Manx Swing Band
The best musicians throughout the land
Don Elliot and Terry Quayle have been members right from the start
Forty years in the band  - they have never been apart

Classic swing tracks we all love to hear
In the interval you can even have a beer
Fabulous melodies and tunes from many years ago
With saxophones swinging gently to and fro

We began with ‘On the Sunny Side of the Street’
As soon as I heard it I was tapping my little feet
Begin the Beguine drifted gently from the stage
In 1938 this song was all the rage

Over the Rainbow – oh what a beautiful song
When they played this track I just wanted to sing along
Moon River brought a tear to my eye
It’s a favourite of mine and even now it makes me cry

Moonlight Serenade and In the Mood by the fantastic Glen Miller
American Parade and Little Brown Jug, sure were a crowd thriller
A medley of Beatles songs and then some James Bond Themes
Such wonderful music I shall hear it in my dreams

New York New York chords swiftly came along
The band can’t resist playing a great Sinatra song
Next was Duke Ellington’s Take The A Train 
Now I’ve heard that tune I can’t get it out my brain

I am sure that you can see I’ve had the most amazing night
If I told my mum I’d gone ‘Swinging’ she may get a dreadful fright
When you see this poem's title please don’t get it into your head
That something I put in black and white means I’m jumping into bed!

Jan Allison
16th March 2014

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Cynthia Jones April 13, 2015 at 6:57 PM Jan, I loved this. Thank you for the enjoyable read. Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia Jan Allison April 14, 2015 at 1:10 AM Thanks Cynthia - this poem is special to me - through the humour I became great friends with Darren watson and we started to write together as Jadazzle United:-) hugs jan xx

Robin Davis August 24, 2014 at 10:17 PM Jan Sounds like a fun and festive night. My toes were a tappin reading each line and imagining all the great times going on. Thank you for the nice comment on my Hope And Faith poem. Jan Allison August 25, 2014 at 3:42 AM I saw the band again recently they still play some fabulous swing music:-) Hugs jan xxx

Robert Ludden March 21, 2014 at 10:42 AM On the other hand, why not? :-) Enjoyed Jan Allison March 21, 2014 at 10:55 AM Thanks for the lovely comment Robert. Jan xxx

Peter Dome March 19, 2014 at 1:04 PM Boy I love this, my kinda music too. We have 10940's dances over here, with swing music, and everyone dresses in 40's clothes and uniforms. Love the glamour. I used to know a couple here in Sheffield in their 20's lived 1940's. Clothes home, car east, A really brilliant write write on. Take care best wishes. Pete.. Jan Allison March 19, 2014 at 3:00 PM Thanks for the lovely comments Peter. I'm hoping the poem will get published in our local newspaper - the band leader rang em yesterday - he'd been given a copy of my poem. My mum did part of her nursing training in Sheffield - small world. Jan xxx

Seren Roberts March 18, 2014 at 9:01 PM Lovely Poem Jan can see why they were delighted with it...Seren Jan Allison March 19, 2014 at 2:09 AM Thanks for the lovely comment Seren. Jan xxx

Roy Jerden March 18, 2014 at 7:57 PM There's a restaurant and bar here in Atlanta called 57th Bomber Group decorated like a WWII military airstrip. They have a big band play on summer weekends. I love the music. It's the best for dancing. Good luck! Jan Allison March 18, 2014 at 8:09 PM Oh wow Roy that sounds brilliant fun - we don't have anything like that here but am sure it would go down a storm. thanks for dropping by Jan xxxx

Maxine Jones March 18, 2014 at 3:05 PM Love this Jan!!!! A great write!!! think i i might get back into swinging :) xx Maxine xx Jan Allison March 18, 2014 at 5:56 PM Oh err Max hope Tony is willing lol Jan xxxx

Chuck Melugin March 17, 2014 at 9:10 PM Wonderful write Jan! I knew every song! You brought me all those memories on a golden platter! Thanks for the ticket! Hugs, chuck Jan Allison March 18, 2014 at 2:01 AM Thanks for the lovely comment chuck. Think my hubby and I were nearly the youngest there - but the music lives on was a superb night. Thanks for dropping by Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen March 17, 2014 at 1:27 PM - Much lovely music ........ you have had a wonderful experience ...... maybe not so long until next time ... - A wonderful rhyme poem, a pleasure to read, Jan. .... ..... .... oxox // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison March 17, 2014 at 2:15 PM Aww thanks for the lovely positive comments as ever Anne Lise. Hugs Jan xxxx

Keith O.J. Hunt March 16, 2014 at 4:18 PM Great read Jan, I'm a blues-rock musician so I was very interested in your experience! The old tunes are the best.... Jan Allison March 16, 2014 at 4:28 PM Thanks for dropping by Keith. We have some awesome blues musicians here on the Island - we go listen to them every month. Can seriously recommend you check out a local guy called 'Davy Knowles' hes moved from the Island to live in Chicago. He also used to play with a group called 'Backdoor Slam' - worth a listen if you get the chance Jan xxx

D.W. Rodgers March 16, 2014 at 10:36 AM Smiles, the title caught me but the poem held me, well done. Jan Allison March 16, 2014 at 10:42 AM Thanks for dropping by Roger. Jan x

Tim Smith March 16, 2014 at 10:09 AM Yes I was drawn in by the title..lol... I remember watching all the swing bands with my parents growing up...You brought back some wonderful memories Jan....Hugs Tim Jan Allison March 16, 2014 at 10:29 AM thanks for dropping by Tim - thought if i called it 'I went to see the Manx Swing Band' it wouldn't have the same effect :-) Still got those awesome tunes buzzing in my brain. Hugs Jan xxxx

Jack Ellison March 16, 2014 at 6:56 AM OH YES! YEEHAW! What memories you brought back! I was a huge Glen Miller fan! And all those songs and artists brought back such great great memories dear sis!!! Thanks a bunch... love ya!!! XOXOX Jack Ellison March 16, 2014 at 9:14 PM Saw the Glen Miller Story AT LEAST 3 times!!! XOX Jan Allison March 16, 2014 at 7:21 AM Thanks for dropping by and the lovely comments dear brother Jack. I still love watching The Glen Miller Story - makes me cry at the end - what an awesome talent lost all too soon yet his music lives oh. Will drop by to see you soon. Love and hugs Jan xxx

Robert Pettit March 15, 2014 at 11:17 PM New generations can always discover that fine music of the past, and come to appreciate it the same way the previous generations have done. Good descriptive write with fine rhyming. Good job, Jan. Jan Allison March 16, 2014 at 7:14 AM Thanks for the lovely comments as ever Robert. I really do appreciate you taking time to read my work and give me feedback. We had the most amazing night and I just wanted to pay tribute to some fantastic musicians playing brilliant music. Jan xxxx

Larry Berdoo March 15, 2014 at 10:01 PM Enjoy life, theres more to come. Thanks for sharring Jan Allison Jan Allison March 15, 2014 at 10:13 PM Hope you enjoyed the write. Had such a fun time there. Jan xx