By a Waterfall
Sammy Fain
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I appreciate the simple things Cause I'm awfully fond of getting Love in an actual setting. This is what I call the simple things: Just a winding stream where I can drift and dream. And now I'm waiting for you. By a waterfall I'm calling you. We can share it all beneath a ceiling of blue. We'll spend a heavenly day Here where the whispering waters play. There's a whipper will that's calling you. By a waterfall, he's dreaming too. There's a magic melody Mother nature sings to me Beside a waterfall with you. There's a whipper will that's calling. By a waterfall, he's dreaming too. There's a magic melody Mother nature sings to me Besides a waterfall with you.
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Written by: SAMMY FAIN, IRVING KAHAL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"By a Waterfall" is a widely popular song composed by Sammy Fain, an American composer of popular music.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "By a Waterfall" were written by Irving Kahal, one of Fain's regular collaborators. Their work together produced many popular songs in the 1920s and 1930s.
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Release YearThe song was originally written and released in 1933, an era often referred to as the "Golden Age of Hollywood", which is known for its musical films.
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Featured FilmThis song was prominently featured in the Warner Brothers film "Footlight Parade," a 1933 American pre-Code musical film starring James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler, and Dick Powell.
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Musical StyleThe composition falls under the "Tin Pan Alley" genre, a genre which is characterized by its catchy and upbeat melodies. "By A Waterfall" brings out the authentic style of this period with its pleasant tune and rhythmic flow.
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SignificanceBy a Waterfall continues to be known as one of Sammy Fain's notable works. The song became a standard in the Great American Songbook, a collection of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century.
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Cultural Influence"By a Waterfall" has also been incorporated into various other forms of popular culture such as cartoons. The song was notably used in "I Love to Singa," a Warner Brothers' cartoon directed by Tex Avery.
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CoversOver the years, the song has been covered by many well-known artists including Frank Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey, and the BBC Big Band Orchestra. Each rendition brings a unique flair to the iconic tune.
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Award NominationIn 1934, "By a Waterfall" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. However, it didn't win the award.
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LegacyMore than eight decades after its original release, "By a Waterfall" remains a beloved classic. It's often played at jazz clubs, during musical theatre productions, and at weddings and other special events.
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