Mean to Me
Ruth Etting
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10 facts about this song
Release History"Mean to Me" is a popular song which was written by Fred E. Ahlert and the lyrics by Roy Turk. It was published in 1929. Ruth Etting introduced this song to the public in the same year.
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Song Composition"Mean to Me" is composed in the key of F major, following a sequence of F–F7–B♭–B♭m–F–C7–F as its chord progression.
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Popular InterpretationsThe song had been performed by many famous artists over the years. These artists included Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Frank Sinatra.
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Cultural ImpactDue to its popularity, "Mean to Me" has become a jazz standard, frequently played by jazz musicians worldwide and heavily recorded by numerous artists.
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Ruth Etting's ContributionRuth Etting's rendition of "Mean To Me" remains one of the remarkable performances of the song. Her interpretation is still considered a reference for singers and musicians.
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Role in CinemaEtting's version of "Mean to Me" was included in the soundtrack of the movie "Love Me Or Leave Me" (1955). This movie was based on Etting's life, with the singer being portrayed by actress Doris Day.
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Revival by Later ArtistsThe song was revived by several artists in later years. Etta James recorded a version of "Mean to Me" for her 1962 album, "Etta James Sings for Lovers". Others include a rendition by Diana Krall for her 1997 album, "Love Scenes".
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Song's Popularity"Mean to Me" has been performed and recorded in many different styles, ranging from traditional pop and jazz to contemporary styles, highlighting its timeless appeal.
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Cover VersionsCountless cover versions of "Mean to Me" have been created over the years, with releases ranging from vocal to instrumental, and jazz to pop arrangements.
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Continued Revival"Mean to Me" remains a popular choice among singers and musicians today. It continues being covered and adapted in various formats, emblematic of its enduring popularity, almost a century after its original release.
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