Put 'Em in a Box, Tie 'Em With a Ribbon
Doris Day
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You can take the moon, gather up the stars And the robins that sing merrily Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea You can take the flowers, down in lovers lane And that sentimental poetry Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea Not for me, all that stuff The dreams that ruin your sleep Not for me, had enough Love is one thing you can keep You can take the plans and the wedding bells And whoever sings, "Oh, promise me" Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea 'Cause love and I we don't agree Hansoms through the park, kisses in the dark All the promises made faithfully Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea And you won't go wrong if you take a song Sung by Frankie Boy or Mr. C Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea Not for me, all that stuff Not for me, had enough You know what to do with good old tea for two And the girl for you, the boy for me Put 'em in a box, tie 'em with a ribbon Throw 'em in the deep blue sea 'Cause love and I we don't agree
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Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Category"Put 'em in a Box, Tie 'em with a Ribbon" was released in the year 1948.
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Film AffiliationThis song was part of the soundtrack for the film "Romance on the High Seas," which was Doris Day's debut film.
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Song AssociationEven though it's credited to both Doris Day and Nat King Cole, there's a common misconception about their duet. They never actually sang it as a duet. It’s typically associated with Doris Day, as she performed it in the 1948 film.
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Music CompositionThe song was written by two legendary songwriters, Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn.
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Notable AchievementThis soundtrack helped Doris Day gain recognition, leading her to a successful career that spanned music, film, and television.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Put 'em in a Box, Tie 'em with a Ribbon", reflecting its enduring popularity.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is characterized as a pop standard, in line with many of Doris Day's other hits.
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Doris Day's LegacyDoris Day remained one of the most popular singers and actresses from the late 1940s through the early 1960s - with this song contributing to her rise in stardom.
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Lyrics' InterpretationThe song carries a message of discarding old love letters and memories, to make way for new experiences and love.
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Album Information"Put 'em in a Box, Tie 'em with a Ribbon" was included in numerous Doris Day compilation albums, one of them being "The Complete Doris Day with Les Brown".
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Nat King Cole's MisconceptionDespite the common association of the song with Nat King Cole, it was not included in any of his main discography or compilation albums.
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Recognition"Put 'em in a Box, Tie 'em with a Ribbon" continues to be recognized as one of the iconic songs of Doris Day's early career.
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Film SignificanceIn "Romance on the High Seas," the song was a clever way to articulate the character's feelings and decisions.
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