The Man I Love
Sophie Tucker, Vaughn DeLeath, Ted Shapiro, Helen Kane
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When the mellow moon begins to beam Every night I dream a little dream And of course Prince Charming is the theme The he for me Although I realize as well as you It is seldom that a dream comes true To me it's clear That he'll appear Some day he'll come along The man I love And he'll be big and strong The man I love And when he comes my way I'll do my best to make him stay He'll look at me and smile I'll understand And in a little while He'll take my hand And though it seems absurd I know we both won't say a word Maybe I shall meet him Sunday Maybe Monday, maybe not Still I'm sure to meet him one day Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day He'll build a little home Just meant for two From which I'll never roam Who would, would you? And so all else above I'm waiting for the man I love
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Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"The Man I Love" is a popular standard song that was written in 1924 by George Gershwin, a renowned American composer. The lyrics were provided by his brother Ira.
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Original VersionThe song was initially part of the score for an unsuccessful musical, "Lady, Be Good!" but was eventually removed from the show.
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Paul Whiteman's ContributionPaul Whiteman, an acclaimed bandleader, instrumentalist, and composer, recorded an early version of the song, helping to popularize it in its early stages.
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Sophie Tucker's RoleSophie Tucker, a famous vaudeville singer, also made a notable recording of "The Man I Love", contributing to its popularity.
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Notable CoverThe song has been covered many times by many artists, but notably by Billie Holiday, a jazz and swing music singer in 1939.
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Song InterpretationArtists often personalize the interpretation of the song, adding their unique touch to its presentation and delivery.
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Cultural Impact"The Man I Love" has become a part of the Great American Songbook, a collection of the most important and influential American popular songs of the 20th century.
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Barbra Streisand's RecordingBarbra Streisand included this song in her album "The Barbra Streisand Album" in 1963.
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Musical SchemeThe song is known for its distinctive musical structure featuring an AABA 32-bar form, typical of many popular songs in the 20th century.
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Lyrics' MeaningLyrical elements of the song talk about a woman waiting for the arrival of an idealized partner, reflecting a romantic and optimistic viewpoint.
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