They Didn't Believe Me
Frank Sinatra
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Got the cutest little way Like to watch you all the day And it certainly seems fine Just to think that you'll be mine When I see your pretty smile Makes the living worth the while So I've got to run around Telling people what I've found And when I told them how beautiful you are They didn't believe me, they didn't believe me Your lips, your eyes, your cheeks, your hair Are in a class beyond compare You're the loveliest girl that one could see And when I tell them And I certainly am goin' to tell them That I'm the man whose wife one day you'll be They'll never believe me, they'll never believe me That from this great big world you've chosen me Don't know how it happened quite May have been the summer night May have been; well, who can say? Things just happen any way All I know is I said "yes" Hesitating more or less And you kissed me where I stood Just like any fellow would And when I told them how wonderful you are They didn't believe me, they didn't believe me Your lips, your eyes, your curly hair Are in a class beyond compare You're the loveliest thing that one could see And when I tell them And I certainly am goin' to tell them That I'm the girl whose boy one day you'll be They'll never believe me, they'll never believe me That from this great big world you've chosen me
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Written by: HERBERT REYNOLDS, JEROME KERN
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10 facts about this song
Historical Fact"They Didn't Believe Me" is a song originally written by Jerome Kern and Herbert Reynolds for the 1914 musical "The Girl from Utah".
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Performance FactBoth Frank Sinatra and Dinah Washington covered this song, showcasing their unique vocal styles and interpretation of the lyrics.
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Sinatra's VersionFrank Sinatra's rendition of "They Didn't Believe Me" comes from his album "The Concert Sinatra" released in 1963, where he gave a dramatic orchestral interpretation of the song.
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Washington's VersionDinah Washington recorded her version of the song in 1954, tinting it with her signature style of jazz and bluesy vocals.
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Musical ExpertiseDespite being of different music genres - Sinatra rooted in "big band" and "pop", and Washington in "blues" and "jazz", both artists effortlessly sang this classic tune while retaining their individuality.
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LegacyThis song performed by Dinah Washington and Frank Sinatra helped bridge the gap between musical theatre, pop, and jazz, contributing to its enduring popularity.
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Grammy-Hall-of-FameIn 1998, Sinatra's "They Didn't Believe Me", part of "The Concert Sinatra" album, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing it as a recording of "qualitative or historical significance".
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Charts SuccessAlthough Sinatra's version didn't top the charts, Dinah Washington's version of "They Didn't Believe Me" became a moderate success on the Billboard charts.
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Distinct InterpretationsWhile Sinatra's version captured a more ballad-like, romantic feel, Washington’s version brought a more sultry, jazzy approach to the song.
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Beloved Classic"They Didn't Believe Me" remains a staple of American music, known and loved for over a century, with many other artists covering it in addition to Sinatra and Washington.
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