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A-Tisket A-Tasket

A-Tisket A-Tasket is a Foxtrot written by Ella Fitzgerald and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1939. The Foxtrot A-Tisket A-Tasket is written by Ella Fitzgerald, Enrique Rodríguez has recorded A-Tisket A-Tasket with the singer Roberto Flores.
“A-Tisket A-Tasket,” known in Spanish as “Un Cesta, Un Canasta,” dances through the air like a playful tango. This whimsical phrase evokes the innocence of childhood, where simple things carry profound joy. It suggests a carefree spirit, woven with laughter and the gentle rhythms of life’s everyday treasures.

Foxtrot

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Roberto Flores

Singer

Ella Fitzgerald, Al Feldman

Author

Ella Fitzgerald

Composer

1939/6/5

Date

Roberto Flores
Roberto Flores
Enrique Rodríguez
Enrique Rodríguez

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Rodolfo Biagi – Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor) – 1940/10/4
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Lyrics Translation of the Foxtrot A-Tisket A-Tasket

This is the translation of the Foxtrot “A-Tisket A-Tasket” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Foxtrot “A-Tisket A-Tasket” have been done with AI.

Letra del Foxtrot A-Tisket A-Tasket

A-Tisket A-Tasket
A green and yellow basket
I bought a basket for my mommie
On the way I dropped it
I dropped it, I dropped it
Yes on the way I dropped it
A little girlie picked it up
And took it to the market
She was truckin’ on down the
Avenue without a single thing to do
She was peck, peck, peckin’ all around
When she spied it on the ground
A-Tisket A-Tasket
She took my yellow basket
And if she doesn’t bring it back
I think that I shall die
(Was it red?)
No, no, no, no
(Was it brown?)
No, no, no, no
(Was it blue)
No, no, no, no
Just a little yellow basket

English lyrics of the Foxtrot "A-Tisket A-Tasket"

A-Tisket A-Tasket
A basket green and yellow
A basket bought for my mommy
But dropped it on the way I did
I dropped it, indeed I dropped it
Yes, on the way it fell from grip
A little girl picked it off the ground
And off to the market she did bound
She strutted down the avenue
With nary a thing to do
She pecked around here and there
Until my basket caught her stare
A-Tisket A-Tasket
My yellow basket was taken
And if she doesn’t return it soon
I fear I might just swoon
(Was it red?)
No, no, no, no
(Was it brown?)
No, no, no, no
(Was it blue?)
No, no, no, no
Just a little yellow basket

A-Tisket A-Tasket by Ella Fitzgerald, Al Feldman

A-Tisket A-Tasket is a Tango written by Ella Fitzgerald, Al Feldman and composed by Ella Fitzgerald.


Story behind the Tango A-Tisket A-Tasket

The song “A-Tisket A-Tasket” tells the story of a simple yet emotionally charged incident. The speaker details how they bought a distinctive green and yellow basket for their mother but accidentally dropped it on the way. The basket is then found and taken by a little girl who took it to the market. The simplicity of the narrative evokes universal themes of loss and yearning, while also depicting a childlike innocence through the playful tone of the rhyme.


Symbolism of A-Tisket A-Tasket

In this tango, the basket symbolizes something precious and personal, a gift intended for a loved one that is lost and then appropriated by someone else. This loss transcends the physical to evoke deeper feelings of helplessness and the fear of not recovering that which is beloved. The repeated questioning about the basket’s color underscores the speaker’s desperation and disbelief over its loss, symbolizing a deep emotional attachment to mundane objects infused with personal significance.


A-Tisket A-Tasket in historic Context

“A-Tisket A-Tasket” was recorded in 1939, a time of great global upheaval and just before the start of World War II. The playful yet poignant nature of the song provided a form of escapism from the socio-political tensions of the time. From a cultural perspective, the song utilizes a catchy, nursery rhyme-like structure which could be seen as a reflection of the innocent and pure escapism people sought through music during tough times.


Ella Fitzgerald, Al Feldman

Ella Fitzgerald and Al Feldman were prominent figures in music, known for their influential contributions to jazz and popular music genres. Ella Fitzgerald is particularly celebrated for her powerful voice and improvisational ability.