All the Things You Are
J. Lawrence Cook, Jerome Kern
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Time and again I've longed for adventure Something to make my heart beat the faster What did I long for? I never really knew Finding your love I've found my adventure Touching your hand, my heart beats the faster All that I want in all of this world is you [Chorus:] You are the promised kiss of springtime That makes the lonely winter seem long You are the breathless hush of evening That trembles on the brink of a lovely song You are the angel glow that lights a star The dearest things I know are what you are Some day my happy arms will hold you And some day I'll know that moment divine When all the things you are, are mine
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Written by: Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Composer Information"All the Things You Are" is composed by Jerome Kern, an American composer considered as one of the leading figures of American musical theatre.
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Time PeriodThe song was written in 1939, during the "Golden Age" of American songwriting.
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Lyrics CreationThe lyrics for "All The Things You Are" are written by Oscar Hammerstein II, known for his work in many successful musicals on Broadway.
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Musical Show OriginThe song was initially written for the musical "Very Warm for May," which, despite its overall lack of success, made the song famous.
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Key Signatures"All the Things You Are" is well-known among musicians for its interesting key changes and chromaticism.
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Standard in Jazz MusicThe song is recognized as a standard in jazz music, covered by multiple renowned artists such as Charlie Parker and Ella Fitzgerald.
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Popular renditionsAmong the most notable renditions is the 1940 recording by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra which reached the Billboard charts where it peaked at number 2.
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RecognitionThe song was admitted to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
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InfluenceMany musicians credit "All The Things You Are" as a significant influence in their understanding of advanced harmony and chord progression.
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Cultural ImpactThe song marked a significant shift in musical composition style, with its complex structure and usage of borrowed chords, which influenced the direction of jazz and popular music.
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Other MediumsAside from music, the song has appeared in numerous television shows and films, testifying its enduring popularity.
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Song DurationThe original version of the song has a duration of about 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
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