Some Of These Days
Sophie Tucker
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Some of these days You'll miss your honey Some of these days You'll feel so lonely You'll miss my hugging You'll miss my kisses You'll miss me, honey When you go away I feel so lonely Just for you only For you know, honey You've had your way And when you leave me I know you'll grieve me You'll miss your little honey Some of these days
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Written by: ARTHUR FREED, NACIO BROWN, NACIO HERB BROWN
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundSophie Tucker, born Sonya Kalish on January 13, 1887, was a popular American singer, comedian, and actress known for her powerful, bluesy voice. She was nicknamed "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas" due to her bold and flashy performances.
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Song History"Some of These Days" is Sophie Tucker's signature song. She first recorded it on February 24, 1911. The song became a hit and she would re-record it multiple times throughout her career.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Shelton Brooks, a Canadian-born Black songwriter and pianist. It is often associated with the jazz and blues tradition.
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Recognitions and Success"Some of These Days" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1995, recognizing its historical and cultural significance in the music industry.
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Music and LyricsThe song's lyrics hold an emotional tone, discussing longing, regret, and heartbreak. The upbeat tempo contrasts with the melancholic lyrics creating a unique emotional impact.
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Influential StatusThe song is considered a classic jazz standard and has been covered by numerous artists, including Louis Armstrong, Ethel Waters, Bing Crosby, and Ella Fitzgerald among others.
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Connection to VaudevilleSophie Tucker was a star of Vaudeville, a popular style of variety entertainment in the United States in the early 20th century. "Some of These Days" is significant as it represents the style of music and performance popular during the Vaudeville era.
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Cultural InfluenceIt was included in Woody Allen's 1972 film "Everything you always wanted to know about sex * but were afraid to ask", further cementing its status as a cultural icon.
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Album Inclusion"Some of These Days" was included in Tucker's album "The Great Sophie Tucker" released in 1956.
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LegacyThe song remains one of Tucker's most famous and identifiable works and is considered part of the timeless classics of American music.
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