From the recording This Could Be The Start Of Something Big - CD
Written by Steve Allen, 1956
With additional lyrics by Jon Hendricks
Anne Burnell vocals
Mark Burnell piano and vocals
Joshua Ramos bass
Jim Widlowski drums and percussion
Pat Mallinger, sax
Recorded at Soundmine studios, Chicago IL
Recording engineer Dennis Tousana
Mixing & ATMOS Mastering by Erik J Martin @soundanswer
Mastering by Bob Katz, Digital Domain
There is undeniable optimism in This Could Be the Start Of Something Big by Steve Allen. Always believing something big is just around the corner, and being open to that spark of love, creativity and connection is what Anne & Mark Burnell sing about in this duet with tight vocal harmonies, shout section lyrics by Jon Hendricks, and accompaniment by Pat Mallinger, sax, Joshua Ramos, bass, Jim Widlowski, on drums, and Mark on the piano.
Lyrics
You're walking along the street, or you're at a party
Or else you're alone and then you suddenly dig
You're looking in someone's eyes, you suddenly realize
That this could be the start of something big
You're lunching at "21", and watching your diet
Declining a charlotte russe, accepting a fig
When out of a clear blue sky it's suddenly gal and guy
And this could be the start of something big
There's no controlling the unrolling of your fate, my friend
Who knows what's written in the magic book
But when a lover you discover at the gate, my friend
Invite her in without a second look
You're up in an aeroplane or dining at Sardi's
Or lying at Malibu, alone on the sand
You suddenly hear a bell, and right away you can tell
That this could be the start of something grand
You’re playing cards, or out taking a walk
All of a sudden, you feel the thrill that gives you one big single tingle
Dig what I’m talking about, I’m talking about love, plenty good love
This could be the Start of Something Big!
Your doing your income tax or buying a toothbrush
Of hurrying home because the hour is late
Then suddenly there you go, the very next thing you know
This could be the start of something great
You having a snowball fight or picking up daisies
Your singing a happy tune or knocking on wood
When all of a sudden you look up and there’s someone new
Oh this could be the start of something good
Your destined lover you’ll discover in a frightening flash
So keep your heart awake both night and day
Because the meeting will be fleeting as a lightning flash
And you don’t want to let it slip away.
You're watching the sun come up or counting your money
Or else in a dim cafe, you're ordering wine
Then suddenly there he is, you want to be where he is
And this must be the start of something fine
You’re at a bar and just having a few
When in the mirror you see a pair of eyes that just enfold you, hold you
This could be the start of something, this could be the heart of something
This could be the start of something, or at least a part of something
This could be the start of something big