I Can't Begin to Tell You

Bing Crosby

About I Can't Begin to Tell You

"I Can't Begin to Tell You" is a popular song with music written by James V. Monaco and lyrics by Mack Gordon. The song was published in 1945. The song was introduced by John Payne and reprised by Betty Grable in the film The Dolly Sisters. The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1946 but lost out to “On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe”. A version by Bing Crosby was the best-known recording, reaching its peak of popularity in 1945.


Year:
1980
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#2

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I can't begin to tell you
How much you mean to me
My world would end
If ever we were through

I can't begin to tell you
How happy I would be
If I could speak my mind
Like others do

I make such pretty speeches
Whenever we're apart
But when you're near
The words I choose
Refuse to leave my heart

So take the sweetest phrases
The world has ever known
And make believe
I've said them all to you

I make such pretty speeches
Whenever we're apart
But when you're near
The words I choose
Refuse to leave my heart

So take the sweetest phrases
The world has ever known
And make believe
I've said them all to you

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: JAMES V. MONACO, MACK GORDON

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10 facts about this song

Release Year
"I Can't Begin to Tell You" was initially released in 1945 which makes this song over 75 years old.
Film Debut
The song first appeared in the musical technicolor film 'The Dolly Sisters' where it was performed by Betty Grable.
Chart Topper
The single, performed by Bing Crosby, was a major hit — it topped the Billboard charts in 1946 for four weeks and reached No. 1 on the Harlem Hit Parade for two weeks.
Song Writers
The song was written by James V. Monaco and Mack Gordon. James V. Monaco was a prolific film composer and songwriter, while Mack Gordon was a lyricist nominated for the Academy Award nine times.
Recording Variations
This song wasn't just recorded by Betty Grable and Bing Crosby. Various versions of the song have been recorded by other notable singers, including Eddy Howard and Dinah Shore.
Binding Crosby’s version
Bing Crosby's version was recorded with the Carmen Cavallaro Orchestra, a group known for their mellow, soothing style.
Commercial Success
The sheet music for the song sold over a million copies and the song itself was also a million-seller.
Award Winner
For its popularity and influence, "I Can't Begin to Tell You" was awarded the ASCAP Award in the category "Most Performed Feature Film Standards on TV."
Album Inclusion
The Bing Crosby version of the song also appears on the album "Bing Crosby - A Centennial Anthology of his Decca Recordings," which was released in 2003.
Popular Genre
"I Can't Begin to Tell You" is classified as a traditional pop song. This genre was popular during the 1940s and 50s and is characterized by its focus on vocals and a straightforward, memorable melody.

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