Great Gatsby Soundtrack by Kenna Johnson https://padlet.com/kenna_51746/slfmuc9d3ikp Made with LUVVVVVV en-us 2018-04-23 16:45:24 UTC 2024-07-14 15:12:56 UTC hello@padlet.com "Ain't We Got Fun" kenna_51746 https://padlet.com/kenna_51746/slfmuc9d3ikp/wish/256242905 This song was written by Richard Whiting in 1921
It was written as a foxtrot piece.

When this song is referenced in the novel "The Great Gatsby" it is used during the time when Gatsby and Daisy are reunited.  The song helps flashback to the time before Gatsby was wealthy and everything with daisy seemed to be going perfectly.

Lyrics:

 Ev'ry morning, ev'ry evening
Ain't we got fun?
Not much money, Oh, but honey
Ain't we got fun?
The rent's unpaid dear
We haven't a bus
But smiles were made dear
For people like us

These lyrics are important and relate to the novel because when Gatsby and Daisy first met, he didn't have any money. They were still happy and in love during that time but she was not allowed to be with him because of his low wealth. 



]]> 2018-04-28 18:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kenna_51746/slfmuc9d3ikp/wish/256242905 "Three O' Clock in the Morning" kenna_51746 https://padlet.com/kenna_51746/slfmuc9d3ikp/wish/256243765 This song was written by Theodora M
orse and Julian Robledo

It was written as a Waltz piece.

This song is played when Daisy and Tom are leaving Gastsby’s house early in the morning after a party. 

lyrics:
It’s three o’ clock in the morning
we’ve danced the whole night through
And daylight soon will be dawning 
Just one more waltz with you 
That melody so entrancing 
Seems to be made for us two
I could just keep dancing forever dear with you 

This song helps add to the scene of the story. Although the story talks a lot about the relationship between Gatsby and Daisy. Tom has to sit there a watch her fall for another another man but at the end of the day they are still husband and wife.]]> 2018-04-28 18:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kenna_51746/slfmuc9d3ikp/wish/256243765 "The Beale Street Blues" kenna_51746 https://padlet.com/kenna_51746/slfmuc9d3ikp/wish/256246380
This song was written by W.C. handy

It was written as a blues piece

In chapter 8 of the Great Gatsby it says "all night the saxophones wailed the hopeless comment of the "Beale Street Blues"


lyrics:
You'll see pretty browns in beautiful gowns,
You'll see tailor-mades and hand-me-downs,
You'll meet honest men, and pick-pockets skilled,
You'll find that business never ceases 'til somebody gets killed!

These lyrics relate to the Great Gatsby because it talks about the fancy people attending the elaborate parties. The last line ties hand in hand with myrtles death]]> 2018-04-28 19:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kenna_51746/slfmuc9d3ikp/wish/256246380 "Jessie's Girl" kenna_51746 https://padlet.com/kenna_51746/slfmuc9d3ikp/wish/256247116 This song was written by Rick Springfield. 
It was released in 2010 and is a pop song.

lyrics:
And she's watching him with those eyes
And she's lovin' him with that body, I just know it!
And he's holding her in his arms late, late at night
You know I wish that I had Jessie's girl
I wish that I had Jessie's girl
Where can I find a woman like that?

This song relates to the song "Ain't We Got Fun". "Jessie's girl is about a love triangle like the one between Gatsby, Daisy, and Tom in the Great Gatsby. 
Gatsby is longing for a relationship with Daisy and he cant have it because of Tom.]]> 2018-04-28 19:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kenna_51746/slfmuc9d3ikp/wish/256247116 "All Night Long" kenna_51746 https://padlet.com/kenna_51746/slfmuc9d3ikp/wish/256248036 This song was written by Lionel Richie.
It was released in 1990 and is soul/pop song.

lyrics:
Yeah, once you get started
You can't sit down
Come join the fun
It's a merry go round
Everyone's dancing
Their troubles away
Come join our party
See how we play!
Oh, yes
We're going to have a party!

All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
All night long!

This song relates too "Three O'Clock in the Morning" because both songs talk about partying through the night. This song would make a good addition to Fitzgeralds book because a party is thrown every night in his book.]]> 2018-04-28 19:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kenna_51746/slfmuc9d3ikp/wish/256248036 "Jenny was a Friend of Mine" kenna_51746 https://padlet.com/kenna_51746/slfmuc9d3ikp/wish/256248569 This song was written by The Killers
It was released in 2004 and is an alternative piece of music.

lyrics:
Tell me what you want to know
Oh come on, oh come on, oh come on
There ain't no motive for this crime
Jenny was a friend of mine
So come on, oh come on, oh come on
I know my rights, I've been here all day and it's time
For me to go, so let me know if it's alright
I just can't take this, I swear I told you the truth
She couldn't scream while I held her close
I swore I'd never let her go

This song relates to "The Beale Street Blues" because it talks about someone they knew who was murdered. Similar to Myrtle in the Great Gatsby. It also talks about how there was no motive in this song, which was also somewhat the case in the novel.
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