Down with Love

Lee Wiley

About Down with Love

"Down with Love" is a popular song with lyrics by E. Y. Harburg and music by Harold Arlen. It was originally written in 1937 for Kay Thompson, but introduced by her replacement, Vivian Vance, in the Broadway musical Hooray for What!. The song was recorded in 1940 by Eddie Condon's Orchestra with vocals by Lee Wiley. The song has been performed by Judy Garland, Bobby Darin, and Blossom Dearie among others, and has become a pop and jazz standard. Barbra Streisand recorded "Down with Love" in 1963 for The Second Barbra Streisand Album, and performed the song live on The Judy Garland Show. Garland's rendition was featured in the 2003 movie Down with Love, with an additional version by Michael Bublé and Holly Palmer. 


Year:
2008
3:03
63 
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Down with love the flowers and rice and shoes 
Down with love the root of all midnight blues 
Down with things that give you that well-known ping 
Take that moon wrap it in cellophane

Down with love let`s liquidate all its friends 
Moon and June and roses and rainbow`s ends 
Down with songs that moan about night and day 
Down with love yes take it away, away

Away 
Far away 
Give it back to the birds and bees and the Viennese

Down with eyes romantic and stupid 
Down with sighs and down with cupid 
Brother let`s stuff that dove 
Down with love

Down with love let`s liquidate all its friends 
The moons the Junes the roses and rainbow`s ends 
Down with songs that moan about night and day 
Down with love yes take it away, away

Far away 
So very, very far away 
Give it back to the birds and the bees and especially the Viennese

Down with eyes romantic and stupid 
Down with sighs and down with cupid 
Brother let`s stuff that dove 
Down with love

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Lee Wiley

Lee Wiley (October 9, 1908 – December 11, 1975) was an American jazz singer popular in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. more »

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Written by: E. Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen

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6 facts about this song

Composition and Writers
• "Down with Love" was composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics written by Yip Harburg. Both artists were prominent American songwriters who were famous for their contributions during the height of the Jazz Age.
Barbra Streisand's Version
• Barbra Streisand covered "Down with Love" on her third studio album, "The Third Album," which was released in 1964. • Streisand's version is recognized for her striking vocal range and distinct interpretations of the lyrics.
Judy Garland's Performance
• Judy Garland, an iconic American actress and singer was the first to popularize the song "Down with Love" in 1963. • She sang it during her concert "Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall," which later became a live double album that won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Bobby Darin's Interpretation
• Bobby Darin also recorded a version of "Down with Love" in 1965 for his album "Venice Blue." His cover features a more traditional pop approach. • Known for his versatility across multiple music genres, Darin adds some of his pop influences to the song, giving it a unique twist.
Other Cover Versions
• Many other singers, including Eddie Condon and Lee Wiley, have also recorded their versions of "Down with Love." • Lee Wiley's version, performed with a jazz combo headed by Eddie Condon, is noted for its swing rhythm, making it a popular choice among dancers.
Legacy in Television & Cinema
• The song has been featured on several popular TV series and films. • Notably, it was used as the title song in the romantic comedy film "Down with Love" in 2003, fitting perfectly with the film's theme of love and the complications that come with it.

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