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YouTube Video VVU2NzRhMFk2UmM3RDU5Z1VvdGRVellnLlN6bW1CSE82bVVN Celebrating 30 years of music, album by album.

"Amado Mio" is the first track of Pink Martini's first album, Sympathique, and has become one of our most well-known, requested, and performed songs of our 30 years.  

The album Sympathique was released on November 11, 1997.  It  this album made a bigger splash than the band had anticipated and has quite of few of the fan favorites that are most in demand at our shows even today.

LYRICS

Amado mio, love me forever
And let forever begin tonight
Amado mio, when we're together
I'm in a dream world of sweet delight

Many times I've whispered
"Amado mio"
It was just a phrase, that I heard in plays
I was acting a part

But now when I whisper
"Amado mio"
Can't you tell I care by the feeling there?
'For it comes from my heart

My one endeavor, my love, my darling
Will be to hold you and hold you tight
Amado mio, love me forever
And let forever begin tonight

Many times I've whispered
"Amado mio"
It was just a phrase, that I heard in plays
I was acting a part

But now when I whisper
"Amado mio"
Can't you tell I care by the feeling there?
For it comes from my heart

My one endeavor, my love, my darling
Will be to hold you and hold you tight
Amado mio, love me forever
And let forever begin tonight
And let forever begin tonight
And let forever begin tonight


FIND PINK MARTINI ONLINE: 
Patreon Fan Club: https://www.patreon.com/pinkmartini
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkmartini/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkmartini 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinkMartiniBand 
Spotify: https://bit.ly/spotifyPM  
Apple Music: https://bit.ly/pinkMartini
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/heinzrecords
bandcamp: https://pinkmartini.bandcamp.com/ 
Website: http://pinkmartini.com/
Pink Martini Shop: http://store.pinkmartini.com/

#pinkmartini #30thanniversary #amadomio #sympathique #thelittleorchestra #livemusic #albumbyalbum #jazz #concert #chinaforbes #thomaslauderdale #accorarena #parismusic
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"Amado Mio" from Sympathique | 30th Anniversary Series
Pink Martini June 25, 2025 8:01 am
Celebrating 30 years of music, album by album.

"Amado Mio" is the first track of Pink Martini's first album, Sympathique, and has become one of our most well-known, requested, and performed songs of our 30 years.  

The album Sympathique was released on November 11, 1997.  It  this album made a bigger splash than the band had anticipated and has quite of few of the fan favorites that are most in demand at our shows even today.

LYRICS

Amado mio, love me forever
And let forever begin tonight
Amado mio, when we're together
I'm in a dream world of sweet delight

Many times I've whispered
"Amado mio"
It was just a phrase, that I heard in plays
I was acting a part

But now when I whisper
"Amado mio"
Can't you tell I care by the feeling there?
'For it comes from my heart

My one endeavor, my love, my darling
Will be to hold you and hold you tight
Amado mio, love me forever
And let forever begin tonight

Many times I've whispered
"Amado mio"
It was just a phrase, that I heard in plays
I was acting a part

But now when I whisper
"Amado mio"
Can't you tell I care by the feeling there?
For it comes from my heart

My one endeavor, my love, my darling
Will be to hold you and hold you tight
Amado mio, love me forever
And let forever begin tonight
And let forever begin tonight
And let forever begin tonight


FIND PINK MARTINI ONLINE: 
Patreon Fan Club: https://www.patreon.com/pinkmartini
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkmartini/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkmartini 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinkMartiniBand 
Spotify: https://bit.ly/spotifyPM  
Apple Music: https://bit.ly/pinkMartini
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/heinzrecords
bandcamp: https://pinkmartini.bandcamp.com/ 
Website: http://pinkmartini.com/
Pink Martini Shop: http://store.pinkmartini.com/

#pinkmartini #30thanniversary #amadomio #sympathique #thelittleorchestra #livemusic #albumbyalbum #jazz #concert #chinaforbes #thomaslauderdale #accorarena #parismusic

Celebrating 30 years of music, album by album.

"Amado Mio" is the first track of Pink Martini's first album, Sympathique, and has become one of our most well-known, requested, and performed songs of our 30 years.

The album Sympathique was released on November 11, 1997. It this album made a bigger splash than the band had anticipated and has quite of few of the fan favorites that are most in demand at our shows even today.

LYRICS

Amado mio, love me forever
And let forever begin tonight
Amado mio, when we're together
I'm in a dream world of sweet delight

Many times I've whispered
"Amado mio"
It was just a phrase, that I heard in plays
I was acting a part

But now when I whisper
"Amado mio"
Can't you tell I care by the feeling there?
'For it comes from my heart

My one endeavor, my love, my darling
Will be to hold you and hold you tight
Amado mio, love me forever
And let forever begin tonight

Many times I've whispered
"Amado mio"
It was just a phrase, that I heard in plays
I was acting a part

But now when I whisper
"Amado mio"
Can't you tell I care by the feeling there?
For it comes from my heart

My one endeavor, my love, my darling
Will be to hold you and hold you tight
Amado mio, love me forever
And let forever begin tonight
And let forever begin tonight
And let forever begin tonight


FIND PINK MARTINI ONLINE:
Patreon Fan Club: https://www.patreon.com/pinkmartini
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkmartini/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkmartini
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinkMartiniBand
Spotify: https://bit.ly/spotifyPM
Apple Music: https://bit.ly/pinkMartini
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/heinzrecords
bandcamp: https://pinkmartini.bandcamp.com/
Website: http://pinkmartini.com/
Pink Martini Shop: http://store.pinkmartini.com/

#pinkmartini #30thanniversary #amadomio #sympathique #thelittleorchestra #livemusic #albumbyalbum #jazz #concert #chinaforbes #thomaslauderdale #accorarena #parismusic

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YouTube Video VVU2NzRhMFk2UmM3RDU5Z1VvdGRVellnLlN6bW1CSE82bVVN

"Amado Mio" from Sympathique | 30th Anniversary Series

Pink Martini June 25, 2025 8:01 am

The official music video for "El Árbol" the newest single from Edna Vazquez's new album, Te Esperaba.  
---
LYRICS

Dichoso el árbol 
Que dio de distintas flores 
Pero nunca dio 
La flor que más me agrada 

La primera flor que dio 
Fue del ángel de mi madre 
Y desde entonces ¡El árbol se secó! 

Murió mi padre 
Y se me acabó el orgullo 
Murió mi madre 
Y se me acabó el tesoro 

¡Oh Virgen santa! 
Te llevaste lo que era tuyo 
Y desde entonces !El árbol se secó!  
 
ENGLISH TRANSLATION:

Blessed is the tree 
That bore many flowers 
But never gave 
The flower that pleases me most 

The first flower it bore 
Was from my mother's angel 
And since then the tree withered! 

My father died 
And I ran out of pride 
My mother died 
And I ran out of treasure 

Oh holy Virgin! 
You took away what was yours 
And since then the tree has withered! 


All rights reserved @ Tonatl Music/Edna Vázquez


#ednavazquez  #elarbol #newsingle #mariachi #mexicanmusic

The official music video for "El Árbol" the newest single from Edna Vazquez's new album, Te Esperaba.

LYRICS

Dichoso el árbol
Que dio de distintas flores
Pero nunca dio
La flor que más me agrada

La primera flor que dio
Fue del ángel de mi madre
Y desde entonces ¡El árbol se secó!

Murió mi padre
Y se me acabó el orgullo
Murió mi madre
Y se me acabó el tesoro

¡Oh Virgen santa!
Te llevaste lo que era tuyo
Y desde entonces !El árbol se secó!

ENGLISH TRANSLATION:

Blessed is the tree
That bore many flowers
But never gave
The flower that pleases me most

The first flower it bore
Was from my mother's angel
And since then the tree withered!

My father died
And I ran out of pride
My mother died
And I ran out of treasure

Oh holy Virgin!
You took away what was yours
And since then the tree has withered!

#ednavazquez #elarbol #newsingle #mariachi #mexicanmusic

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El Arbol | Edna Vazquez (Official Music Video)

Pink Martini June 20, 2025 12:00 pm

Enjoy this incredible performance of Destino, one of the fantastic songs from Pink Martini's recently released EP, Bella ciao.  Sung by our regular and show-stopping guest singer, Edna Vazquez, this song is becoming a fresh and new fan favorite at our live shows.  This performance was filmed on May 14, 2025, the song and EP's release day, in Paris, France at the incredible Accor Arena.  


-------------
LINEUP: 
Thomas M. Lauderdale, piano and bandleader
Edna Vazquez, lead vocals
Phil Baker, upright bass
Dan Faehnle, guitar
Nicholas Crosa, violin
Mihail Iossifov, trumpet
Antonis Andreou, trombone
Reinhardt Melz, drums
Brian Davis, percussion
Miguel Bernal, percussion
Timothy Nishimoto, percussion and backup vocals
Storm Large, backup vocals
Sofia von Trapp, backup vocals
China Forbes, backup vocals
---
CREW:
Greg Tamblyn, tour manager
Will Reischman, stage manager
Pete Plympton, sound engineer
---
FILMING AND EDITING:
Filmed by and courtesy of Accor Arena
Edited by Rick Ring Photography
-----------------------------------------------
FIND PINK MARTINI ONLINE: 
Website: http://pinkmartini.com/
Spotify: https://bit.ly/spotifyPM  
Apple Music: https://bit.ly/pinkMartini
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkmartini/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkmartini
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/heinzrecords
bandcamp: https://pinkmartini.bandcamp.com/ 
Shop Pink Martini: http://store.pinkmartini.com/
Patreon Fan Club: https://www.patreon.com/pinkmartini

#pinkmartini #destino #ednavazquez  #newmusic #newsinglealert #newmusicrelease #chinaforbes #thomaslauderdale #livemusic #lyricvideo #thelittleorchestra #bass #bigband #singer

Enjoy this incredible performance of Destino, one of the fantastic songs from Pink Martini's recently released EP, Bella ciao. Sung by our regular and show-stopping guest singer, Edna Vazquez, this song is becoming a fresh and new fan favorite at our live shows. This performance was filmed on May 14, 2025, the song and EP's release day, in Paris, France at the incredible Accor Arena.


-------------
LINEUP:
Thomas M. Lauderdale, piano and bandleader
Edna Vazquez, lead vocals
Phil Baker, upright bass
Dan Faehnle, guitar
Nicholas Crosa, violin
Mihail Iossifov, trumpet
Antonis Andreou, trombone
Reinhardt Melz, drums
Brian Davis, percussion
Miguel Bernal, percussion
Timothy Nishimoto, percussion and backup vocals
Storm Large, backup vocals
Sofia von Trapp, backup vocals
China Forbes, backup vocals
---
CREW:
Greg Tamblyn, tour manager
Will Reischman, stage manager
Pete Plympton, sound engineer
---
FILMING AND EDITING:
Filmed by and courtesy of Accor Arena
Edited by Rick Ring Photography
-----------------------------------------------
FIND PINK MARTINI ONLINE:
Website: http://pinkmartini.com/
Spotify: https://bit.ly/spotifyPM
Apple Music: https://bit.ly/pinkMartini
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkmartini/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkmartini
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/heinzrecords
bandcamp: https://pinkmartini.bandcamp.com/
Shop Pink Martini: http://store.pinkmartini.com/
Patreon Fan Club: https://www.patreon.com/pinkmartini

#pinkmartini #destino #ednavazquez #newmusic #newsinglealert #newmusicrelease #chinaforbes #thomaslauderdale #livemusic #lyricvideo #thelittleorchestra #bass #bigband #singer

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YouTube Video VVU2NzRhMFk2UmM3RDU5Z1VvdGRVellnLlFBMTVENlhkX0lr

Destino | Pink Martini ft. Edna Vazquez - Paris, France 2025

Pink Martini June 18, 2025 8:00 am

Pink Martini is on tour in 2025!   Tickets are on sale now at:
http://pinkmartini.com/shows/

Recorded live at Pink Martini's July 23, 2022 concert at the Festival Castell de Peralada in beautiful Peralada, Spain. "Omide Zendegani" is a song in Farsi that was originally sung by Elahe in the early 1960s. Dinah Shore sang this song on NBC in 1965, during her hour-long salute to the Peace Corps with Harry Belafonte! The studio version of the song appears on the Pink Martini's 2013 album "Get Happy."


LINEUP:
Thomas M. Lauderdale - bandleader and piano
China Forbes - vocals
Timothy Nishimoto - vocals and percussion
Dimitar Karamfılov - upright bass
Mihail Iossifov - trumpet
Antonis Andreou - trombone
Miguel Bernal - percussion
Andrew Borger - drums

with the Harvey Rosencrantz Orchestra

#pinkmartini  #omidezendegani #chinaforbes #thelittleorchestra #bigband #bigbandmusic #jazz #jazzmusic #livemusic #gethappy #thomaslauderdale #outdoorconcert #morningjazz #classicalmusic #пинкмартини #핑크마티니 #bass #guitar #violin #trombone #trumpet #piano #percussion #percussionist #jazzmusic #pinkmartinilive #farsi #persianmusic #persian #Elahe 

© 2025 Heinz Records

Pink Martini is on tour in 2025! Tickets are on sale now at:
http://pinkmartini.com/shows/

Recorded live at Pink Martini's July 23, 2022 concert at the Festival Castell de Peralada in beautiful Peralada, Spain. "Omide Zendegani" is a song in Farsi that was originally sung by Elahe in the early 1960s. Dinah Shore sang this song on NBC in 1965, during her hour-long salute to the Peace Corps with Harry Belafonte! The studio version of the song appears on the Pink Martini's 2013 album "Get Happy."


LINEUP:
Thomas M. Lauderdale - bandleader and piano
China Forbes - vocals
Timothy Nishimoto - vocals and percussion
Dimitar Karamfılov - upright bass
Mihail Iossifov - trumpet
Antonis Andreou - trombone
Miguel Bernal - percussion
Andrew Borger - drums

with the Harvey Rosencrantz Orchestra

#pinkmartini #omidezendegani #chinaforbes #thelittleorchestra #bigband #bigbandmusic #jazz #jazzmusic #livemusic #gethappy #thomaslauderdale #outdoorconcert #morningjazz #classicalmusic #пинкмартини #핑크마티니 #bass #guitar #violin #trombone #trumpet #piano #percussion #percussionist #jazzmusic #pinkmartinilive #farsi #persianmusic #persian #Elahe

© 2025 Heinz Records

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Omide Zendegani - Pink Martini ft. China Forbes | Peralada 2022

Pink Martini June 11, 2025 8:01 am

New music from your favorite little orchestra just in time for a fun, French, and fabulous summer ❤️

New music from your favorite little orchestra just in time for a fun, French, and fabulous summer ❤️

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New single from Pink Martini! Pourquoi tu vis ❤️

Pink Martini June 6, 2025 1:52 pm

Fresh and French, "Pourquoi tu vis" is a sensation and a highlight from Pink Martini's new EP, BELLA CIAO!  This performance was filmed on May 14, 2025, the song and EP's release day, in Paris, France at the incredible Accor Arena.  

Sung by our beloved China Forbes, "Pourquoi tu vis" is a fun, French cover of the Spanish song, "Porque Te Vas" that was originally recorded and released in the 1970s by Jeanette.  


LYRICS

On t'a fait un monde trop petit
Pour tes idées
Pour la petite de ces grands yeux écarquillés
Sur l'infini
Tu es prisonnière de ta maison
De tes parents
De cette adulte qui te dit qu'il a raison
Et qui te ment

Toi tu es née pour la folie, pour la lumière
Pour des pays 
comblés de droits
Et tu te demandes dans ta nuit de prisonnière
Pourquoi tu vis? Et où tu vas?
Pourquoi tu vis? Et où tu vas?

Tu n'as pas d'avion ni de bateau
Pour t'en aller
Les illusions qui restent sont un grand radeau
Qui va couler
Et pourtant tu veux de tout ton corps
De tout ton cœur
Briser enfin le noir et blanc de ton décor
De grande couleur

Toi tu es née pour la folie, pour la lumière
Pour des pays comblés de droits
Et tu te demandes dans ta nuit de prisonnière
Pourquoi tu vis? Et où tu vas?

La la la 
La la la la [...]

Toi tu es née pour la folie, pour la lumière
Pour des pays comblés de droits
Et tu te demandes dans ta nuit de prisonnière
Pourquoi tu vis? Et où tu vas?
Pourquoi tu vis? Et où tu vas?

-------------
LINEUP: 
Thomas M. Lauderdale, piano and bandleader
China Forbes, lead vocals
Phil Baker, upright bass
Dan Faehnle, guitar
Nicholas Crosa, violin
Mihail Iossifov, trumpet
Antonis Andreou, trombone
Reinhardt Melz, drums
Brian Davis, percussion
Miguel Bernal, percussion
Timothy Nishimoto, percussion and backup vocals
Storm Large, backup vocals
Sofia von Trapp, backup vocals
Edna Vazquez, backup vocals
---
CREW:
Greg Tamblyn, tour manager
Will Reischman, stage manager
Pete Plympton, sound engineer
---
FILMING AND EDITING:
Filmed by and courtesy of Accor Arena
Edited by Rick Ring Photography
-----------------------------------------------
FIND PINK MARTINI ONLINE: 
Website: http://pinkmartini.com/
Spotify: https://bit.ly/spotifyPM  
Apple Music: https://bit.ly/pinkMartini
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkmartini/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkmartini
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/heinzrecords
bandcamp: https://pinkmartini.bandcamp.com/ 
Shop Pink Martini: http://store.pinkmartini.com/
Patreon Fan Club: https://www.patreon.com/pinkmartini

#pinkmartini #pourquoituvis #newmusic #newsinglealert #newmusicrelease #chinaforbes #thomaslauderdale #livemusic #lyricvideo #thelittleorchestra #bass #bigband #singer

Fresh and French, "Pourquoi tu vis" is a sensation and a highlight from Pink Martini's new EP, BELLA CIAO! This performance was filmed on May 14, 2025, the song and EP's release day, in Paris, France at the incredible Accor Arena.

Sung by our beloved China Forbes, "Pourquoi tu vis" is a fun, French cover of the Spanish song, "Porque Te Vas" that was originally recorded and released in the 1970s by Jeanette.


LYRICS

On t'a fait un monde trop petit
Pour tes idées
Pour la petite de ces grands yeux écarquillés
Sur l'infini
Tu es prisonnière de ta maison
De tes parents
De cette adulte qui te dit qu'il a raison
Et qui te ment

Toi tu es née pour la folie, pour la lumière
Pour des pays
comblés de droits
Et tu te demandes dans ta nuit de prisonnière
Pourquoi tu vis? Et où tu vas?
Pourquoi tu vis? Et où tu vas?

Tu n'as pas d'avion ni de bateau
Pour t'en aller
Les illusions qui restent sont un grand radeau
Qui va couler
Et pourtant tu veux de tout ton corps
De tout ton cœur
Briser enfin le noir et blanc de ton décor
De grande couleur

Toi tu es née pour la folie, pour la lumière
Pour des pays comblés de droits
Et tu te demandes dans ta nuit de prisonnière
Pourquoi tu vis? Et où tu vas?

La la la
La la la la [...]

Toi tu es née pour la folie, pour la lumière
Pour des pays comblés de droits
Et tu te demandes dans ta nuit de prisonnière
Pourquoi tu vis? Et où tu vas?
Pourquoi tu vis? Et où tu vas?

-------------
LINEUP:
Thomas M. Lauderdale, piano and bandleader
China Forbes, lead vocals
Phil Baker, upright bass
Dan Faehnle, guitar
Nicholas Crosa, violin
Mihail Iossifov, trumpet
Antonis Andreou, trombone
Reinhardt Melz, drums
Brian Davis, percussion
Miguel Bernal, percussion
Timothy Nishimoto, percussion and backup vocals
Storm Large, backup vocals
Sofia von Trapp, backup vocals
Edna Vazquez, backup vocals
[string section?]
---
CREW:
Greg Tamblyn, tour manager
Will Reischman, stage manager
Pete Plympton, sound engineer
---
FILMING AND EDITING:
Filmed by and courtesy of Accor Arena
Edited by Rick Ring Photography
-----------------------------------------------
FIND PINK MARTINI ONLINE:
Website: http://pinkmartini.com/
Spotify: https://bit.ly/spotifyPM
Apple Music: https://bit.ly/pinkMartini
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkmartini/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkmartini
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/heinzrecords
bandcamp: https://pinkmartini.bandcamp.com/
Shop Pink Martini: http://store.pinkmartini.com/
Patreon Fan Club: https://www.patreon.com/pinkmartini

#pinkmartini #pourquoituvis #newmusic #newsinglealert #newmusicrelease #chinaforbes #thomaslauderdale #livemusic #lyricvideo #thelittleorchestra #bass #bigband #singer

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Pourquoi tu vis | Pink Martini ft. China Forbes - Live with Lyrics

Pink Martini June 4, 2025 7:00 am

Pink Martini is on tour in 2025!   Tickets are on sale now at:
http://pinkmartini.com/shows/

Recorded live at Pink Martini's July 23, 2022 concert at the Festival Castell de Peralada in beautiful Peralada, Spain. "Bitty Boppy Betty" is a Pink Martini original song, written by close friend of the band Alex Marashian, co-producer of the album "Splendor in the Grass," on which the song was first recorded.  The story of a straight-laced DA who cross-dresses on the weekend, the song has become a fan favorite. This version features China Forbes and Jimmie Herrod on vocals, with bandleader Thomas Lauderdale on piano. 

LYRICS:

Bitty, boppy Betty
Bitty, boppy Betty
Bitty, boppy Betty, boo-boo
On weekends she's your honey
Then comes Monday
And that'll be "Sir" to you

Bitty, boppy Betty
Better known as Billy
He's the up'n'coming local D.A.
A fearless crime fighter
Political insider
Sure to be mayor one day

But after work on Fridays
Off comes his necktie
And on come her diamonds and pearls
You better get ready
'Cause now Billy's Betty
Everybody's favorite girl

The underbelly of the city
That's where you'll find Betty
Friday to Sunday night
Is she working undercover
Or just a fun-lover?
Either way, that's alright!

Bitty boppy Betty
What a bouncy beauty
So sophisticated and refined
She's a boy who doesn't show it
And though the guys all know it
None of them seems to mind

When Betty starts a-boppin'
The joint starts a hoppin'
She can twist and bend
The whole night through
You really can't ignore her
And if you don't adore her
There might be something
Wrong with you

On Mondays bright and early
Betty's back to Billy
Working hard on behalf of our town
Upholding law and order
Talking to reporters
And keeping us safe and sound

If there's a moral to this ditty
It's not to judge Betty
Billy or anyone
'Cause life's a lot richer
With a healthy mixture
Not to mention lots more fun!

Bitty, boppy Betty
Bitty, boppy Betty
Bitty, boppy Betty, boo-boo
On weekends she's your honey
Then comes Monday
And that'll be "Sir" to you!


LINEUP:
Thomas M. Lauderdale - bandleader and piano
China Forbes - vocals
Jimmie Herrod - vocals
Timothy Nishimoto - vocals and percussion
Dimitar Karamfilov - upright bass
Mihail Iossifov - trumpet
Antonis Andreou - trombone
Miguel Bernal - percussion
Andrew Borger - drums

with the Harvey Rosencrantz Orchestra

#pinkmartini  #thegardensofsampsonandbeasley #chinaforbes #thelittleorchestra #bigband #bigbandmusic #jazz #jazzmusic #livemusic #hangonlittletomato #thomaslauderdale #outdoorconcert #morningjazz #classicalmusic #пинкмартини #핑크마티니 #bass #guitar #violin #trombone #trumpet #piano #percussion #percussionist #jazzmusic #pinkmartinilive 

© 2025 Heinz Records

Pink Martini is on tour in 2025! Tickets are on sale now at:
http://pinkmartini.com/shows/

Recorded live at Pink Martini's July 23, 2022 concert at the Festival Castell de Peralada in beautiful Peralada, Spain. "Bitty Boppy Betty" is a Pink Martini original song, written by close friend of the band Alex Marashian, co-producer of the album "Splendor in the Grass," on which the song was first recorded. The story of a straight-laced DA who cross-dresses on the weekend, the song has become a fan favorite. This version features China Forbes and Jimmie Herrod on vocals, with bandleader Thomas Lauderdale on piano.

LYRICS:

Bitty, boppy Betty
Bitty, boppy Betty
Bitty, boppy Betty, boo-boo
On weekends she's your honey
Then comes Monday
And that'll be "Sir" to you

Bitty, boppy Betty
Better known as Billy
He's the up'n'coming local D.A.
A fearless crime fighter
Political insider
Sure to be mayor one day

But after work on Fridays
Off comes his necktie
And on come her diamonds and pearls
You better get ready
'Cause now Billy's Betty
Everybody's favorite girl

The underbelly of the city
That's where you'll find Betty
Friday to Sunday night
Is she working undercover
Or just a fun-lover?
Either way, that's alright!

Bitty boppy Betty
What a bouncy beauty
So sophisticated and refined
She's a boy who doesn't show it
And though the guys all know it
None of them seems to mind

When Betty starts a-boppin'
The joint starts a hoppin'
She can twist and bend
The whole night through
You really can't ignore her
And if you don't adore her
There might be something
Wrong with you

On Mondays bright and early
Betty's back to Billy
Working hard on behalf of our town
Upholding law and order
Talking to reporters
And keeping us safe and sound

If there's a moral to this ditty
It's not to judge Betty
Billy or anyone
'Cause life's a lot richer
With a healthy mixture
Not to mention lots more fun!

Bitty, boppy Betty
Bitty, boppy Betty
Bitty, boppy Betty, boo-boo
On weekends she's your honey
Then comes Monday
And that'll be "Sir" to you!


LINEUP:
Thomas M. Lauderdale - bandleader and piano
China Forbes - vocals
Jimmie Herrod - vocals
Timothy Nishimoto - vocals and percussion
Dimitar Karamfilov - upright bass
Mihail Iossifov - trumpet
Antonis Andreou - trombone
Miguel Bernal - percussion
Andrew Borger - drums

with the Harvey Rosencrantz Orchestra

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© 2025 Heinz Records

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Bitty Boppy Betty - Pink Martini ft. China Forbes & Jimmie Herrod | Peralada 2022

Pink Martini May 28, 2025 8:30 am

Come join the party!  Pink Martini's 2025 tour tickets are on sale now at:
http://pinkmartini.com/shows/

Excerpted from Pink Martini's live 2024 concert in Marciac, France, "Brasil" is the band's traditional closing concert number, written by Brazilian composer Ary Barroso, and also heard on Pink Martini's debut album Sympathique.  Filmed at the Marciac Festival on the sweltering night of July 18, 2024, this performance features the band's long-time lead singer China Forbes alongside co-lead singer Storm Large, with bandleader Thomas Lauderdale on piano, and a trombone solo by Antonis Andreou.



LINEUP: 

Thomas M. Lauderdale, piano and bandleader
China Forbes, lead vocals
Storm Large, lead vocals
Thomas Barber, bass
Dan Faehnle, guitar
Nicholas Crosa, violin
Mihail Iossifov trumpet
Antonis Andreou, trombone
Reinhardt Melz, drums
Brian Davis, percussion
Miguel Bernal, percussion
Timothy Nishimoto, backing vocals & percussion



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#trombonesolo #antonisandreou

Come join the party! Pink Martini's 2025 tour tickets are on sale now at:
http://pinkmartini.com/shows/

Excerpted from Pink Martini's live 2024 concert in Marciac, France, "Brasil" is the band's traditional closing concert number, written by Brazilian composer Ary Barroso, and also heard on Pink Martini's debut album Sympathique. Filmed at the Marciac Festival on the sweltering night of July 18, 2024, this performance features the band's long-time lead singer China Forbes alongside co-lead singer Storm Large, along bandleader Thomas Lauderdale on piano, with a trombone solo by Antonis Andreou.



LINEUP:

Thomas M. Lauderdale, piano and bandleader
China Forbes, lead vocals
Storm Large, lead vocals
Thomas Barber, bass
Dan Faehnle, guitar
Nicholas Crosa, violin
Mihail Iossifov trumpet
Antonis Andreou, trombone
Reinhardt Melz, drums
Brian Davis, percussion
Miguel Bernal, percussion
Timothy Nishimoto, backing vocals & percussion



FIND PINK MARTINI ONLINE:
Patreon Fan Club: https://www.patreon.com/pinkmartini
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkmartini/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkmartini
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinkMartiniBand
Spotify: https://bit.ly/spotifyPM
Apple Music: https://bit.ly/pinkMartini
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/heinzrecords
bandcamp: https://pinkmartini.bandcamp.com/
Website: http://pinkmartini.com/
Pink Martini Shop: http://store.pinkmartini.com/

#PinkMartini #ChinaForbes #StormLarge #Brasil #brazil #thelittleorchestra #ThomasLauderdale #PhilBaker #DanFaehnle #NicholasCrosa #GavinBondy #RobertTaylor #BrianDavis #ReinhardtMelz #TimothyNishimoto #piano #vocals #singer #uprightbass #bass #guitar #violin #trumpet #trombone #drums #percussion #vocals #vocalist #backupvocals #mic #jazz #bigband #classical #jazzmusic #classicalmusic #PinkMartiniLIVE #HeinzRecords #theLittleOrchestra #livemusic #LivePerformance #ChinaForbesFullCircle #ChinaForbesRise #StormLarge #JimmieHerrod #EdnaVazquez #PortlandOregon #Portland #PortlandOR #Portlandmusic #Portlandband #ПинкМартини #핑크마티니 #TheLittleOrchestra #brazil #brasil #arybarroso #PinkMartiniEncore
#trombonesolo #antonisandreou

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Brasil - Pink Martini ft. China Forbes and Storm Large | Live from Marciac, France - 2024

Pink Martini May 21, 2025 8:01 am

Pink Martini's new EP, Bella ciao, is out today, May 14!  Go check out the four new songs from the diva lineup of your dreams, China Forbes, Storm Large, and Edna Vazquez!
#newmusic #newmusicrelease #bellaciao #thelittleorchestra

Pink Martini's new EP, Bella ciao, is out today, May 14! Go check out the four new songs from the diva lineup of your dreams, China Forbes, Storm Large, and Edna Vazquez!
#newmusic #newmusicrelease #bellaciao #thelittleorchestra

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BELLA CIAO - the new EP - OUT NOW!

Pink Martini May 14, 2025 12:20 pm

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