Foggy Day
Fred Astaire
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I was a stranger in the city Out of town were the people I knew I had that feeling of self-pity What to do? What to do? What to do? The outlook was decidedly blue But as I walked through the foggy streets alone It turned out to be the luckiest day I've known A foggy day in London Town Had me low and had me down I viewed the morning with alarm The British Museum had lost its charm How long, I wondered, could this thing last? But the age of miracles hadn't passed, For, suddenly, I saw you there And through foggy London Town The sun was shining everywhere.
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Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Foggy Day" is often classified as jazz and pop standards. It became famous through Fred Astaire's notable rendition, even though it's been covered by numerous artists in a variety of styles.
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Songwriter Details"Foggy Day" was composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. They were one of the most successful songwriting duos in American music history.
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Release YearThe song was written in 1937.
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Movie AssociationAstaire first performed "Foggy Day" in the 1937 movie "A Damsel in Distress." His version remains one of the most beloved interpretations of this classic tune.
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Song ThemeThe song describes foggy London town and quickly shifts from somber to hopeful, suggesting the turning point at the appearance of a beautiful woman.
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Awards and AchievementsDespite its popularity, "Foggy Day" didn't receive any specific awards upon its original release. However, it has been recognized as a significant part of the Great American Songbook, a canon of the most important American songs from the early 20th century.
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Notable CoversMany popular artists, from Frank Sinatra to Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, have covered "A Foggy Day." The song has also been arranged for big band and orchestras.
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LegacyOver the years, "A Foggy Day" has become a jazz standard, adored and covered by different artists globally, reinforcing Astaire's and the Gershwins' influence on American music culture.
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Modern UsageThe song continues to find relevance today in pop culture, being used in movies, commercials, and TV shows. A notable use was in the 2001 film "Ocean's Eleven."
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StreamingWhile Fred Astaire was active before the era of digital music, his works, including "A Foggy Day," continue to be streamed on major music platforms like Spotify, attesting to the enduring popularity of his music.
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