Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral
Bing Crosby
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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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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.
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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.
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Planet AlbumIt was included in Bing Crosby's "Swinging on a Star" album in 1944, which went on to become one of his most successful records.
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Iconic PerformanceBing 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.
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Chart SuccessCrosby's version hit number 1 on the Billboard chart in 1944.
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Notable InfluenceCrosby'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.
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Enduring PopularityDespite 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.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe 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."
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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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