Drinking Song
Mario Lanza
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Drink! Drink! Drink! To eyes that are bright as stars when they're shining on me! Drink! Drink! Drink! To lips that are red and sweet as the fruit on the tree! Here's a hope that those bright eyes will shine Lovingly, longingly soon into mine! May those lips that are red and sweet, Tonight with joy my own lips meet! Drink! Drink! Let the toast start! May young hearts never part! Drink! Drink! Drink! Let every true lover salute his sweetheart! Drink! Drink! Drink! To arms that are white and warm as a rose in the sun! Drink! Drink! Drink! To hearts that will love one, only when I am the one! Here's a hope that those soft arms will twine Tenderly, trustingly soon around mine! All I ask is the right to see the smiling eyes beguiling me Drink! Drink! Let the toast start! May young hearts never part! Drink! Drink! Drink! Let every true lover salute his sweetheart! Let's drink! Drink! Drink! Drink! To eyes that are bright as stars when they're shining on me! Drink! Drink! Drink! To lips that are red and sweet as the fruit on the tree! Here's a hope that those soft arms will twine Tenderly, trustingly soon around mine! All I ask is a right to see the smiling eyes beguiling me Drink! Drink! Let the toast start! May young hearts never part! Drink! Drink! Drink! Let every true lover salute his sweetheart! Let's drink
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Written by: DOROTHY DONNELLY, ERNST WELISCH, RUDOLF SCHANZER, SIGMUND ROMBERG
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Drinking Song" is typically classified under Classical Music. It is also seen as Opera, as Mario Lanza was a tenor famous for his opera performances.
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Release FactsThis single was released in 1951 and was included in the album "The Student Prince," which was the most successful album in Mario's career.
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CompositionThe song was originally composed by Sigmund Romberg for the operetta, "The Student Prince." Lyrics are in English, and were written by Dorothy Donnelly.
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Pioneer RoleMario Lanza was the first artist to have an album reach number one on the UK Albums Chart. The album included this famous "Drinking Song".
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Film FactsMario Lanza was initially set to star in a film adaptation of "The Student Prince". He recorded the songs, including "Drinking Song," but was later replaced by actor Edmund Purdom who lip-synced to Lanza's vocals.
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Vocal TechniqueIn "Drinking Song", Lanza showcases his superb breath control and his ability to sustain long phrases, which are hallmarks of good operatic singing.
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Commercial Success"Drinking Song" is one of the most well-known songs performed by Lanza, contributing to the album's prolonged stay at the Number One position.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by various artists including Plácido Domingo and is often performed at operetta revivals.
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Legacy and InfluenceIn its time, "Drinking Song" and the associated album helped to popularize classical music and opera in a mainstream context, breaking down traditional barriers between genres.
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Award-winningThe album "The Student Prince," featuring the "Drinking Song," was awarded gold disc status by RCA Victor.
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Opera PopularityAlthough not of an operatic nature itself, the "Drinking Song" became popular in opera houses due to Lanza's great reputation as an opera tenor.
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