Dolores
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey
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How I love the kisses of Dolores Aye-aye-aye Dolores Not Marie or Emily or Doris Only my Dolores From a balcony above me She whispers "Love me" and throws a rose Ah but she is twice as lovely As the rose she throws I would die to be with my Dolores Aye-aye-aye Dolores I was made to serenade Dolores Chorus after chorus Just imagine eyes like moon rise A voice like music, lips like wine What a break if I could make Dolores Mine all mine. I would die to be with my Dolores Aye-aye-aye Dolores I was made to serenade Dolores Chorus after chorus Just imagine eyes like moon rise A voice like music, lips like wine What a break if I could make Dolores Mine all mine
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Dolores" was released by Tommy Dorsey in 1941.
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Chart PerformanceThe song quickly became popular, reaching the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts on March 15, 1941, where it remained for 11 weeks.
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SingersThe vocals of the song "Dolores" were performed by legendary crooner Frank Sinatra, who was a member of Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra at the time.
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SongwritersThe music for "Dolores" was written by Louis Alter and the lyrics by Frank Loesser, a prominent songwriter and lyricist in the mid-20th century.
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Album InformationThe song "Dolores" is one of the tracks included in the album "Tommy Dorsey: The Early Years".
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SignificanceThe song "Dolores" is significant in that it marked a high point in Tommy Dorsey's career, and cemented Frank Sinatra's status as a major singing sensation.
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Influence"Dolores" was one of many hit songs that helped establish the Big Band and Swing genres of music, which were extremely popular in the 1940s.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 1982, more than four decades after its release, "Dolores" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a testament to its enduring appeal and musical excellence.
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Movie ThemesThe song "Dolores" was also used as a theme song in the movie "Las Vegas Nights", a 1941 American musical film directed by Ralph Murphy.
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Recording"Dolores" was recorded on January 19, 1941, in New York City, and was released by RCA Victor Records.
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Famous LineOne of the most famous lines from the song is "Dolores, there's roses in stories heaven knows that I adore you", which became a catchphrase of sorts amongst fans.
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