In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening
Bing Crosby
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Sue wants a barbecue, Sam wants to boil a ham, Grace votes for Bouillabaisse stew. Jake wants a weeny bake, Steak and a layer cake, He'll get a tummy ache too. We'll rent a tent or tepee. Let the town crier cry. And if it's R-S-V-P This is what I'll reply In the cool, cool, cool of the evening Tell 'em I'll be there In the cool, cool, cool of the evening Better save a chair When the party's gettin' a glow on And singin' fills the air In the shank of the night When the doin's are right You can tell 'em I'll be there "Whee" said the bumblebee," "Let's have a jubilee" "When?" said the prairie hen, "Soon?" "Shore" said the dinosaur. "Where?" said the grizzly bear, "Under the light of the moon?" "How 'bout ya, brother jackass?" Ev'ryone gaily cried, "You comin' to the fracas?" Over his specs he sighed In the cool, cool, cool of the evening Tell 'em I'll be there In the cool, cool, cool of the evening Slickum on my hair. When the party's gettin' a glow on And singin' fills the air If I ain't in the clink, And there's sumpin' to drink, You can tell 'em I'll be there
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Written by: BING CROSBY, ROY TURK, FRED E. AHLERT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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20 facts about this song
Trivia"In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening" is a popular song published in 1951.
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Famous CollaboratorsIt was written by Hoagy Carmichael (music) and Johnny Mercer (lyrics).
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Notable PerformerBing Crosby was one of the first and most famous performers to record the song.
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Award RecognitionThe song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1952.
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Film FeatureThe song was featured in the 1951 film, "Here Comes the Groom," starring Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman.
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Chart PerformanceJane Wyman and Bing Crosby's version reached number 11 in the Billboard charts.
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Notable CoversIt has since been re-recorded by artists including Bette Midler, Rosemary Clooney, and Bob Hope, among others.
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Legendary LyricistJohnny Mercer's lyrics are often praised for their wit and charm, and "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening" is exemplary of his style.
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Musical StyleThe song stands as a quintessential example of mid-20th-century popular songwriting, featuring an easy-going melody and clever lyrics.
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Popular AppealThe song's universal theme of enjoying a cool evening remains appealing to listeners, ensuring its continued presence on playlists and classic radio broadcasts.
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Release & Featuring Artists"In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening" is a popular song that was presented by Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman in the 1951 film "Here Comes the Groom". The song was written by songwriting legends Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael.
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Song AccoladesThe song was awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1951.
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Chart SuccessBing Crosby's rendition of the song reached #11 in Billboard's chart in 1951.
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Song InterpretationsThe title of the song, “In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening,” refers to the leisurely pace and relaxed atmosphere of evening time, a frequent theme in Bing Crosby’s work.
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Multi-VersionsMany singers have covered the song, including Rosemary Clooney, Bette Midler, and Susannah McCorkle. It has been performed in a variety of styles, from jazz to pop.
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Song's creative processThe song was written at the request of Crosby for the movie Here Comes the Groom directed by Frank Capra. Mercer had reportedly completed the lyrics even before Carmichael had finished the tune.
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Other notablesHoagy Carmichael, co-writer of the song, was more than just a songwriter. He was a successful singer, pianist, and actor as well. Johnny Mercer, known as one of America's greatest lyricists, wrote lyrics to more than 1,500 songs including jazz and pop standards.
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Song's MessageThe song was inspired by the swing era, and the lyrics express the charm of cool evening hours, populated by people relaxing and enjoying life.
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Movie's Success"Here Comes the Groom," the movie in which the song originally featured, was a commercial success. It also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening".
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Bing Crosby's roleCelebrity crooner Bing Crosby was already a highly successful performer by the time he recorded "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening". Crosby is known as one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century.
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