Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2009-10-14
- Album Name: Vintage Music: Original Classics from the 1920s and 1930s
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “I Found a Million Dollar Baby – Frank Auburn Orchestra – Benny Goodman” by Various Artists
“I Found a Million Dollar Baby” is a lively swing tune that celebrates the joy of unexpected discovery. Told through the voice of an old man, the song paints a vivid picture of his delight when he stumbled across a young woman of incredible beauty and wealth. He compares her beauty to the grandeur of a precious stone, her smile as bright as the sun, and her attractiveness as a million dollar dream come true. His excitement is communicated through the catchy horns and brilliant percussion mixed with the playful lyrical tones of Benny Goodman. As an ode to good luck and unexpected discoveries, the song celebrates a deep and sincere love for the chance encounter of his one true love.