Stormy Weather
Harold Arlen, Chick Webb & His Orchestra, Leo Reisman & His Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald, Chuck Webb & His Orchestra, Chick Webb
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A-tisket, a-tasket A green and yellow basket I send a letter to my mommy On the way I dropped it I dropped it, I dropped it Yes, on the way I dropped it A little girlie picked it up And took put it in her pocket She was truckin' on down the avenue Without a single thing to do She went peck, peck, peckin' all around When she spied it on the ground She took it, she took it She took my yellow basket And if she doesn't bring it back I think that I would die A-tisket, a-tasket A green and yellow basket And if that girlie don't return it Don't know what I'll do Oh dear, I wonder where my basket can be Oh gee, I wish that little girl I could see Oh, why was I so careless with that basket of mine That itty-bitty basket was a joy of mine A-tisket, a-tasket I lost my yellow basket Won't someone help me find my basket And make me happy again (Was it green?) no no no no (Was it red?) no no no no (Was it blue?) no no no no Just a little yellow basket A little yellow basket
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Written by: ELLA FITZGERALD, VAN ALEXANDER
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8 facts about this song
Composition and Early Recordings"Stormy Weather" is a jazz song first written and composed by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler in 1933.
- The song was first sung by Ethel Waters at the Cotton Club night club in Harlem and was later that year recorded by Leo Reisman and his orchestra.
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Lyrics and ThemesThe lyrics of "Stormy Weather" express a state of depression, loneliness, and longing.
- The song has often been associated with African American culture and history, due in part to its candid portrayal of emotional pain and sorrow.
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Influence and Cover Versions"Stormy Weather" has been covered by numerous artists, attesting to its wide-ranging influence across different genres and generations.
- Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Ella Fitzgerald, all influential jazz and blues singers of their time, have produced some of the most popular recordings of the song.
- Other notable performers of the song include Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland.
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Stormy Weather" and Lena HorneLena Horne's version of "Stormy Weather" is particularly well-known as she performed it in the 1943 movie of the same name.
- Horne's rendition is considered a classic and has become closely associated with her musical legacy.
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Recognition and Legacy"Stormy Weather" has been recognized by the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Library of Congress as an important piece of American culture, emphasizing its enduring relevance and impact.
- In 2004, the song was ranked #30 by the American Film Institute in its list of best American songs in cinema.
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Stormy Weather" and Etta James"Stormy Weather" was also covered by blues singer, Etta James, whose version is more upbeat and lively
- James's version has been noted for its unique style, combining elements of soul, gospel, and jazz.
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Film and Television References"Stormy Weather" has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and commercials, demonstrating its ongoing popularity and cultural significance.
- Notably, the song was used in the 1943 film "Stormy Weather" starring Lena Horne, and in the finale of the second season of the TV show "Breaking Bad".
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Stormy Weather" and Judy GarlandJudy Garland, popular American actress and singers also performed the song "Stormy Weather" in her television series "The Judy Garland show" in 1963.
- Garland's rendition of the song exhibits her unique vocal style and acting skills.
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