A Fine Romance
Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald
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A fine romance, with no kisses A fine romance, my friend this is We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed potatoes A fine romance, you won't nestle A fine romance, you won't wrestle I might as well play bridge With my old maid aunt I haven't got a chance This is a fine romance A fine romance, my good fellow You take romance, I'll take jello You're calmer than the seals In the arctic ocean At least they flap their fins To express emotion A fine romance with no quarrels With no insults and all morals I've never mussed the crease In your blue serge pants I never get the chance This is a fine romance
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Written by: JEROME KERN, DOROTHY FIELDS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition and Origin"A Fine Romance" is a popular song composed by Jerome Kern, with lyrics written by Dorothy Fields. It was first introduced in the 1936 musical film "Swing Time".
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First PerformanceIt was initially performed by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the film "Swing Time". Ginger Rogers also performed the song in blackface during a sequence set in a nightclub.
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Billie Holiday's VersionBillie Holiday, one of the most influential and iconic jazz vocalists of all time, also recorded a version of "A Fine Romance". It was released in the late 1930s.
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Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong CollaborationElla Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong have also covered "A Fine Romance". Their version is considered one of the most famous renditions of the song. It was included in their collaborative album "Ella and Louis Again", which was released in 1957.
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Lena Horne's PerformanceLena Horne, a notable African-American singer, actress, and civil rights activist, included a version of "A Fine Romance" in her album "Lena Horne Sings: The MGM Singles Verge", released in 2010, which consolidates her performances from 1946 to 1958.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2002, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong's version of "A Fine Romance" was granted the status of Grammy Hall of Fame Award, an award established by The Recording Academy in 1973 to honor recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
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Song's ImpactOver the years, "A Fine Romance" has become one of the standards in the Great American Songbook, a showcase of most important and influential American popular songs of the 20th century.
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Universal PopularityThe song has been covered by a wide range of artists beyond jazz, proving its universal appeal across various genres and generations.
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Song ThemeThe song describes a couple's flirtation and romance in terms of their shared enjoyment of nature's everyday phenomenon, such as watching the sun rise and set.
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Oscar-Winning FilmThe film "Swing Time", where the song "A Fine Romance" was first introduced, won an Oscar for Best Music, Original Song awarded to Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields.
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