Wake the Town and Tell the People
Les Baxter
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Wake the town and tell the people Sing it to the moon above Wake the town and tell the people Tell them that we're so in love (tell them that we're so in love) Let's begin the celebration Let's declare a holiday Send the wedding invitation To the neighbors right away When you are close to me And my heart is dancing with delight I want the world to see Heaven in my arms tonight Shout it from the highest steeple Ring the bells the whole night through Wake the town and tell the people Tell them I'm in love with you instrumental first two lines of BRIDGE I want the world to see Heaven in my arms tonight Shout it from the highest steeple Ring the bells the whole night through Wake the town and tell the people Tell them I'm in love with you I want the world to see Heaven in my arms tonight Shout it from the highest steeple Ring the bells the whole night through Wake the town and tell the people Tell them I'm in love with you (Wake the town and tell the people)
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Written by: JERRY LIVINGSTON, SAMMY GALLOP
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song origin"Wake the Town and Tell the People" is a popular song written by Jerry Livingston and Sammy Gallop and was first published in 1954.
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Original ArtistLes Baxter, an American musician and composer, was one of the very first artists to record this song.
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Denotative MeaningThe lyrics of the song are about celebrating love and telling the world about it. It brings about a sense of joy and happiness to the listener and encourages them to share positive feelings with others.
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PopularityThe song was a popular hit in the 1950s and received significant radio airplay.
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Top-charting PerformanceAnother well-known artist to record the song was Mindy Carson. Her rendition reached number 13 in the US Billboard charts in 1955.
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Les Baxter's VersionBaxter was known for his exotic sounds in music. In his version of "Wake the Town and Tell the People," we can hear a mix of popular music and jazz, more accessible to the mainstream audiences of the time.
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Mindy Carson's VersionOn the other hand, Carson's rendition focused more on popular vocals. Her beautiful voice, combined with her unique interpretation of the song, made it a commercial success.
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ComposersJerry Livingston and Sammy Gallop, the creators of this song, were established composers in the entertainment industry. Livingston was known for his contributions to Disney classics such as "Cinderella."
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Other notable versionsBesides Les Baxter and Mindy Carson, the song was also covered by artists such as Johnny Mathis and Engelbert Humperdinck.
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Timeless AppealEven decades after its release, "Wake the Town and Tell the People" continues to be appreciated by fans of traditional pop music and has been featured in numerous compilations of 1950s music.
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