Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral

Bing Crosby

About Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral

"Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's an Irish Lullaby)" is a classic Irish-American song that was originally written in 1913 by composer James Royce Shannon (1881–1946) for the Tin Pan Alley musical Shameen Dhu. The original recording of the song, by Chauncey Olcott, peaked at #1 on the music charts. The song was brought back to prominence by Bing Crosby's performance in 1944's Going My Way. Crosby's single sold over a million copies and peaked at #4 on the Billboard music charts


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2001
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Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral
Too-ra-loo-ra-li
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral
Hush now, don't you cry
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral
Too-ra-loo-ra-li
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral
That's an Irish lullaby

Over in Killarney, many years ago
My mother sang a song to me in tones so soft and low
Just a simple little ditty in her good old Irish way
And I'd give the world if I could hear that song of hers today

Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral
Too-ra-loo-ra-li
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral
Hush now, don't you cry
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral
Too-ra-loo-ra-li
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral
That's an Irish lullaby

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: J.R. SHANNON, ROY RINGWALD

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9 facts about this song

Historic Milestone
"Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral" is an old Irish lullaby that was popularized in the 20th century. It was notably produced and performed by Bing Crosby, helping to bridge the gap between old-world Irish folk music and modern American pop culture.
Film Presence
"Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral" was featured in the film "Going My Way" in 1944, which Bing Crosby starred in. This significantly contributed to the song's popularity.
Planet Album
It was included in Bing Crosby's "Swinging on a Star" album in 1944, which went on to become one of his most successful records.
Iconic Performance
Bing Crosby's rendition of "Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral" went on to become one of the most well-known versions of the song, even though it wasn't composed by him.
Chart Success
Crosby's version hit number 1 on the Billboard chart in 1944.
Notable Influence
Crosby's rendition of the song has significantly influenced many modern renditions, including those by American musician and actress Crystal Gayle and Irish singer Van Morrison.
Enduring Popularity
Despite being over 70 years old, the song remains a popular choice in St. Patrick's Day celebrations and other Irish events due to its deep roots in Irish culture.
Vinyl Release
The song was originally released on a 78-RPM vinyl disc. The B-side of the disc featured another popular song by Bing Crosby, "Swinging on a Star," which was also from the movie "Going My Way."
Global Recognition
"Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral" is one of Bing Crosby's most globally recognized tunes, particularly in Ireland and America.

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