How Deep Is the Ocean
Bing Crosby
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How much do I love you? I'll tell you no lie How deep is the ocean? How high is the sky? How many times in a day Do I think of you? How many roses are Sprinkled with dew? How far would I travel Just to be where you are? How far is the journey From here to a star? And if I ever lost you How much would I cry? How deep is the ocean? How high is the sky?
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Written by: Irving Berlin
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11 facts about this song
Songwriter"How Deep Is The Ocean" was written by the prolific composer Irving Berlin. Berlin wrote scores for a string of successful Broadway shows and Hollywood films and is also known for composing other standards like "White Christmas" and "God Bless America".
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Date of PublicationIt was first published in 1932, and is one of the most recorded songs of its era.
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Original PerformerOriginally performed by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra, it has become a standard, recorded by many artists over the years.
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Bing Crosby VersionBing Crosby, one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, recorded this song on November 14, 1932.
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Ethel Merman VersionLegendary Broadway star Ethel Merman also recorded the song in the 1930s. Her version proved popular and further boosted the song's fame.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "How Deep is the Ocean" are a series of escalating promises from a lover, asking their beloved to quantify their love by using analogies from the physical world.
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Popular PerformancesThe song has been performed by a variety of artists in various music genres, including pop, jazz, and country. Some notable artists who have covered it include Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Barbra Streisand.
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In Movies"How Deep Is The Ocean" has appeared in a number of films, most notably "Blue Skies" (1946), where it was sung by Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. It's also featured in "The Big Pond" (1930), "Artists & Models" (1937), and "The Big Store" (1941).
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Awards and RecognitionThe song is a member of the Grammy Hall of Fame and has been recognized as a significant contribution to the recording industry.
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CompositionThe song is known for its ascending and descending scalar patterns, giving it a memorable and catchy melody that's stood the test of time. This composition style has made it a favorite choice for improvisation among jazz musicians.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well received by critics and continues to be revered for its beautiful melody and poignant lyrics. It's frequently cited as one of Berlins' finest works.
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