(I've Got) Beginner's Luck
George Gershwin, Roy Fox & His Orchestra, Fred Astaire, RKO Radio Studio Orchestra
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At any gambling casino From Monte Carlo to Reno, They tell you that a beginner Comes out a winner. Beginner fishing for flounder Will catch a seventeen pounder; That's what I've always heard And always thought absurd, But now I believe every word! For I've got beginner's luck; The first time I'm in love I'm in love with you, Gosh I'm lucky! I've got beginner's luck; There never was such a smile Or such eyes of blue, Gosh I'm fortunate! This thing we've begun Is much more than a pastime, For this time is the one Where the first time is the last time! I've got beginner's luck, Lucky through and through, For the first time that I'm in love, I'm in love with you! I've got beginner's luck; The first time I'm in love I'm in love with you, Gosh I'm lucky! I've got beginner's luck; They told me beginners win, Now I know it's true, Gosh I'm fortunate! This thing we've begun Is much more than a pastime, For this time is the one Where the first time is the last time! I've got beginner's luck, Lucky through and through, For the first time that I'm in love, I'm in love with you!
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Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Composer & Lyricist Details"(I've Got) Beginner's Luck" is a song composed by George Gershwin, a famous American composer and pianist. The lyrics are added by his brother, Ira Gershwin, who is a renowned songwriter.
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The Ace PerformerThis song became popular as a big band and pop standard due to Fred Astaire's outstanding performance. Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and television presenter.
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Origin & Album"(I've Got) Beginner's Luck" is one of the songs featured in "Shall We Dance", a 1937 musical film. This film is the seventh of the ten Astaire-Rogers musical comedy films.
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The Plot ConnectionIn the movie "Shall We Dance", Astaire sings this song as the character Petrov (also known as Peter P. Peters), expressing his joy on falling in love with Linda Keene, played by Ginger Rogers.
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Musical Ability"(I've Got) Beginner's Luck", as performed by Fred Astaire, showcased his ability to make complex dance steps look easy and his equally impressive singing prowess.
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Fred and George CollaborationThe song is one of many collaborations between Astaire and George Gershwin. Their working partnership is widely regarded as one of the finest in the history of American music and cinema.
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The Death of George GershwinTragically, George Gershwin died at a young age due to a brain tumor before the film "Shall We Dance" was completed. The studio issued the soundtrack album posthumously.
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The Cultural ImpactThe tune and the simplicity of the song made it an icon of American music and it continues to be covered by various artists, thus exhibiting its timeless appeal.
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Recognition of the SongThough "(I've Got) Beginner's Luck" isn't as well-known as some of George and Ira Gershwin's other works, it nevertheless represents the refined sophistication and wit that are the hallmarks of their compositions.
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LegacyThe song, like many others performed by Fred Astaire, has become a part of the great American songbook, a collection of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the 20th century.
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