"Rockin' Chair" is a 1929 popular song with music composed by Hoagy Carmichael. Musically it is unconventional, as after the B section when most popular songs return to A, this song has an A-B-C-A1 structure. Carmichael recorded the song twice, in 1929 and 1930. Mildred Bailey made it famous by using it as her theme song. Frank Sinatra recorded a definitive version. The song was first recorded on February 19, 1929 by Hoagy Carmichael as a test for Victor Records, but not released at the time. This recording was later released on the Historical label as HLA-37. This version is sung by only one vocalist. Hoagy Carmichael and his Orchestra recorded a new version on September 15, 1930 featuring Bix Beiderbecke on cornet. This second version is with two vocalists and was released on Victor Records as V-38139B. Louis Armstrong recorded it with Hoagy Carmichael on vocals on December 13, 1929 at Okeh studios after the stock market crashed, giving a badly needed boost to Carmichael's finances.
The recording was released as Okeh 8756 in 1930. The song utilises "call and response" to create a dialog between an aged father and his son. Armstrong performed "Rockin' Chair" numerous times in his career with his trombonist Jack Teagarden.ROCKING ALONE IN MY OLD ROCKING CHAIR (Lyrics & Music : Bob Miller) Sitting alone in an old rocking chair I saw an old mother with silvery hair She seemed so neglected by those who should care Rocking alone in an old rocking chair Her hands were all callused and wrinkled and old A life of hard work was the story they told And I thought of angels as I saw her there Bless her old heart, do you think she'd complain Though life has been bitter she'd live it again And carry that cross that is more than her share It wouldn't take much just to gladden her heart Just some small remembrance on somebody's part A letter would brighten her empty life there I know some youngsters in an orphans' home
Who'd think they owned heaven if she was their own They'd never be willing to let her sit there I look at her and I think "What a shame" The ones who forgot her she loves just the same And I think of angels as I see her there Rocking alone in an old rocking chairRockin' ChairTickets are on sale now for the April shows at The Playhouse @ Westport Plaza. /events/detail/rockin-chair-liveRockin' ChairThanks to everyone for coming out to The Old Rock House on a cold Saturday night. We hope you had a great time and we look forward to seeing you in April when we return to The Playhouse @ Westport Plaza. Tickets for the April 7 & 8 shows should be on sale at Metrotix sometime next week. and we will try to put you in contact with people looking to sell. We know of 8 tickets that just became available. Thank you again for making this show a sellout.Rockin' ChairSaturday's show at The Old Rock House is sold out. All 350 tickets have been sold. Thank you for the amazing response.
Doors open at 6:30. For those of you not able to attend, we hope to see you in April.Rockin' ChairThe Old Rock House staff has informed us that they are approaching capacity for our Jan 7 show and do not expect tickets to be available at the door. /events/detail/rockin-chair Doors open at 6:30. The band greatly appreciates the response to this show. Rockin' ChairJoin Rockin' Chair for our final show January 7 at The Old Rock House before we go on a winter break. Show starts at 7:30. We will return in April for our 2017 concert season. We highly recommend that you purchase tickets in advance. As of December 12, 119 tickets have been purchased. Our shows at The Playhouse @ Westport Plaza in November were both sold out. Ticket are $10 in advance and available at Metrotix. /events/detail/rockin-chair For those of you who attended our Playhouse shows, we have changed this show to include The Allman Brothers Band and some old favorites by The Band and Little Feat that we have not played in quite some time.
We will still be playing Crosby, Stills and Nash, Poco, Jackson Browne, Firefall, Loggins & Messina and The Eagles. Rockin' Chair updated their cover photo.Rockin' ChairRockin' Chair merchandise (T-shirts, Hats & Coozies) are now available on our website. Free shipping on all items. /watch?v=2kWEg6HoXlg Recorded November 19,2016. Rockin' Chair at The Playhouse at Westport Plaza.4 + 20, Suite: Judy Blue EyesRockin' Chair added an event.7Rockin' Chair at The Old Rock House is Sold OutRockin' ChairPlease join us as we return to one of our favorite venues, The Old Rock House on Saturday, January 7. This will be our last show before our winter break. Thanks again to everyone who came out this weekend to our shows at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza. Both shows were sold out and we truly appreciate your support. to receive information on all future concerts.Rockin' Chair shared a post.Posted by with Al Fischer.Rockin Chair.....Takin it EasyRockin' ChairThank you to Emery Entertainment and Stages St. Louis for inviting us back to The Playhouse @ Westport Plaza.
Tonight's show has 33 tickets remaining and tomorrow night has just 3 single seats available. We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight and tomorrow night as we perform the great music that originated in the Laurel Canyon area of Southern California. Tickets available at Metrotix. Shows start at 7:30.Rockin' ChairThanks again for the great support of our shows this weekend at The Playhouse at Westport Plaza. Only 11 single tickets left for Saturday night. Still seats together for Friday, but less than 60 available. Tickets available at MetroTix. Join us after the show at Patrick's Westport Grill. Show starts at 7:30.Rockin' ChairRockin' Chair will be at Playhouse at Westport Plaza this weekend. Only 23 tickets left for Saturday night. 82 remaining for Friday. Get your tickets at MetroTix. Patrick's Westport Grill will be providing bar service. Join the band at Patrick's after show.Rockin' ChairThank you for the great advance ticket sales for our upcoming shows at The Playhouse @ Westport Plaza.