When Larry opened his songbook
he charted a course for romance
the gates of the Pacific opened
its waves bid us come dance
he sailed upon open water
currents of music ran deep
Ella and Louis stopped by
for dancing cheek-to-cheek
from Ocean Lounge to the Rainbow Room
with each swing, sway, and swirl
he sailed the world’s great ballrooms,
soft shoe, satin and pearl.
Captain of the Ocean Trio, Larry knew how to bring couples to the floor. Each evening he’d watch as new friends gathered in conversation, affection, and admiration. Then at the right moment he’d turn a page ... and an old friend would come to play a song or two.
the gates of the Pacific opened
its waves bid us come dance
he sailed upon open water
currents of music ran deep
Ella and Louis stopped by
for dancing cheek-to-cheek
from Ocean Lounge to the Rainbow Room
with each swing, sway, and swirl
he sailed the world’s great ballrooms,
soft shoe, satin and pearl.
Captain of the Ocean Trio, Larry knew how to bring couples to the floor. Each evening he’d watch as new friends gathered in conversation, affection, and admiration. Then at the right moment he’d turn a page ... and an old friend would come to play a song or two.