Alice Blue Gown
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Frank Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey
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In her sweet little Alice blue gown When she first wandered down into town She was both proud and shy as she felt every eye And in every shop window she primp, passing by Then in manner of fashion, she'd frown And the world seemed to smile all around Till it wilted she wore it, she'll always adore it Her sweet little Alice blue gown
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Written by: Harry Tierney, Joseph Mc Carthy
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14 facts about this song
Song Origin"Alice Blue Gown" is actually a song from the Broadway musical "Irene" that premiered in 1919.
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Artist PerformanceIt was later covered by both Frank Sinatra and Canadian folk music duo Kate & Anna McGarrigle in their separate careers.
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Musical StyleSinatra's version of the song, released in 1962, falls under the big band and traditional pop genre.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of "Alice Blue Gown" were inspired by Alice Roosevelt Longworth, daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt. She often wore blue, inducing the fashion trend called 'Alice Blue'.
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Composer and LyricistThe original song was composed by Harry Tierney and the lyrics were written by Joseph McCarthy.
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Historical FashionThe song led to the popularity of a shade of blue called Alice Blue, named after Alice Roosevelt Longworth.
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Frank Sinatra’s CoverSinatra covered the song in his album "Sinatra and Strings", which was one of his first albums produced by Reprise Records.
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Kate and Anna McGarrigle VersionThe McGarrigle sisters covered "Alice Blue Gown" in their fourth album, "Pronto Monto" in 1978.
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Comparing VersionsWhile Sinatra's version stays true to his signature Big Band style, the McGarrigle sisters took a more folk-inspired approach to the song.
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Chart PerformanceFrank Sinatra’s cover didn’t made it to the Billboard charts. However, the original song in 1920 was incredibly successful, holding a place on the pop charts for 18 weeks.
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Song InfluenceThe song "Alice Blue Gown" success had a cultural impact. It's credited with making the color Alice Blue a fashionable shade among US women in the 1920s.
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Reprise Records"Alice Blue Gown" was among the songs Frank Sinatra covered in his early years setting up Reprise Records which he founded aiming to grant artists more creative freedom.
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Time Signature"Alice Blue Gown" is a waltz, distinguishing it with a 3/4 time signature, that sets it apart from many pop songs that are rendered in 4/4 time.
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Broadway SuccessOverall, "Alice Blue Gown" remains as one of the most recognized songs from the Broadway musical "Irene", which was initially ran for more than 600 performances and is considered an early 20th century classic.
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