Get Me to the Church on Time
Stanley Holloway, Rod McLennan, Gordon Dilworth
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Jamie, Harry, Friends There's just a few more hours. That's all the time you've got. A few more hours Before they tie the knot. Doolittle There are drinks and girls all over London, and I've gotta track 'em down in just a few more hours! I'm getting married in the morning! Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime. Pull out the stopper! Let's have a whopper! But get me to the church on time! I gotta be there in the mornin' Spruced up and lookin' in me prime. Girls, come and kiss me; Show how you'll miss me. But get me to the church on time! If I am dancin' Roll up the floor. If I am whistlin' Whewt me out the door! For I'm gettin' married in the mornin' Ding dong! the bells are gonna chime. Kick up an rumpus But don't lost the compass; And get me to the church, Get me to the church, For Gawd's sake, get me to the church on time! Doolittle and Everyone I'm getting married in the morning Ding dong! the bells are gonna chime. Doolittle Drug me or jail me, Stamp me and mail me. All But get me to the church on time! I gotta be there in the morning Spruced up and lookin' in me prime. Doolittle Some bloke who's able Lift up the table, All And get em to the church on time! Doolittle If I am flying Then shoot me down. If I am wooin', Get her out of town! All For I'm getting married in the morning! Ding dong! the bells are gonna chime. Doolittle Feather and tar me; Call out the Army; But get me to the church. All Get me to the church... Doolittle For Gawd's sake, get me to the church on time! Harry and Everyone Starlight is reelin' home to bed now. Mornin' is smearin' up the sky. London is wakin'. Daylight is breakin'. Good luck, old chum, Good health, goodbye. Doolittle I'm gettin' married in the mornin' Ding dong! the bells are gonna chime... Hail and salute me Then haul off and boot me... And get me to the church, Get me to the church... For Gawd's sake, get me to the church on time!
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Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, FREDERICK LOEWE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Get Me to the Church On Time" wasn't originally performed by Stanley Holloway. It's actually a song from the popular 1956 musical, "My Fair Lady", and Holloway performed a version of it.
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Character RepresentationIn "My Fair Lady", Stanley Holloway played the character Alfred P. Doolittle, the comically rough father of the main female protagonist, Eliza Doolittle. This character famously performs "Get Me to the Church On Time".
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Song's themeThe song, "Get Me to the Church On Time" is a lively number, performed just before Alfred P. Doolittle's impending marriage. The song engenders a mood of humorous celebration and expectations of newfound freedom.
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SongwritersThe upbeat song was written by Frederick Loewe and Alan Lerner for the production of "My Fair Lady". Both songwriters were successful and renowned in the theatrical industry, with several popular songs and stage productions to their credit.
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Stanley Holloway's CareerStanley Holloway was an English stage and film actor, comedian, and singer. Apart from "My Fair Lady", he also gained much fame for appearing in numerous British films during the 1940s and 1950s.
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Film VersionThe musical "My Fair Lady" was later adapted into a film in 1964, where Holloway reprised his stage role and performed "Get Me to The Church on Time". This performance further popularized the song.
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Broadway Production"Get Me To The Church On Time" continues to be a celebrated showstopper in Broadway productions of "My Fair Lady", with different actors giving their unique renditions to the song.
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Song's PopularityFollowing the success of "My Fair Lady", "Get Me to The Church On Time" has been covered extensively by other artists throughout the years, testifying to its enduring popularity.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song has frequently been used in popular culture, including movies, TV shows, and commercials, generally in situations depicting a frantic race against time to a wedding ceremony.
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Grammy Hall of FameThe cast recording of "My Fair Lady", featuring Stanley Holloway's acclaimed performances, including "Get Me to the Church On Time", was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007.
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