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Alex, whose character lives in Boston, joins two friends to present a wry musical tribute to that city in this song set to uptempo Latin rhythms and witty local references about why it’s worth enduring winter there for a short, but glorious, spring.

Sheet music available by request from dennis@dennislivingston.com

Watch a performance of this song from the original Stories revue at youtu.be/1217gpptIs8

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SPRINGTIME IN BOSTON

Words & Music by Dennis Livingston

In Boston winter has many attractions,
skiing, ice skating and such.
Then there’s shoveling driveways and skidding on highways,
it all gets to be a bit much.

Frankly, as the cold unfolds, here is what I’d say:
nothing becomes winter more
than when you see it melt away.

Springtime in Boston people are lost in
thoughts of a summer fling.
Back Bay is blooming, baseball is booming,
every bird wants to sing.

Temper’tures rising, is it surprising
If there’s romance in the air?
Scullers’ oars dip up and down.
Persephone is back in town.
Winter’s past.
It’s springtime in Boston at last.

I would find it boring if every day were warm
or every time you woke up in the morning,
it was pouring or
sultry heat waves were thought to be the norm.
Well, maybe boring. [spoken]

I’ll take seasons any time
even in a northern clime.
Change is what makes life more exciting.
Being laid back is less inviting.

When crocuses poke out their heads
and robins hop in flower beds,
my step takes on an extra zing
as Boston turns from winter to spring.

Proud Boston Brahmins parade on the Common
make way for ducklings, no doubt.
Beacon Hill matrons, trendy art patrons
dine in the South End on trout.

In spite of all the traffic snarls,
magnolias blossom along the Charles.

It’s springtime in Boston.
Enjoy it ‘cause it goes too fast!
It’s springtime in Boston at last!


© 2004 Hallmark Music Co.

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from The Stories In My Mind: The Songs of Dennis Livingston [Live at the Metropolitan Room], released November 13, 2016
Producer: Dennis Livingston
First performed at the Metropolitan Room, New York, NY
Ensemble vocal arrangements: Scott Coulter & Kenneth Gartman
Recording: Jean-Pierre Perraux
Mixing & mastering: Doug Hammer, Dreamworld Productions, Lynn, MA

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Dennis Livingston - Cabaret & Jazz Songwriter Boston, Massachusetts

Stories offers an intriguing group of original songs by Dennis Livingston from a variety of genres, rooted in the sophisticated lyrics and story-telling tradition of American Songbook standards. Performances feature the harmonies and passionate singing of (l to r in the photo) Kenneth Gartman, Julie Reyburn, Alex Goley, Christina Connors & Scott Coulter, plus Matt Scharfglass (bass) & Dennis. ... more

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