The Song Is You
Jerome Kern, Art Blakey
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I hear music when I look at you, A beautiful theme of every Dream I ever knew. Down deep in my heart I hear it play. I feel it start, then melt away. I hear music when I touch your hand, A beautiful melody From some enchanted land. Down deep in my heart, I hear it say, Is this the day? I alone have heard this lovely strain, I alone have heard this glad refrain: Must it be forever inside of me, Why can't I let it go, Why can't I let you know, Why can't I let you know the song My heart would sing? That beautiful rhapsody Of love and youth and spring, The music is sweet, The words are true The song is you.
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Written by: JEROME KERN, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Composer and Original Publication"The Song Is You" is a popular song that was composed by Jerome Kern in 1932, showcasing his prolific talent in composing harmonic structures.
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LyricistOscar Hammerstein II, a renowned American librettist and lyricist, wrote the lyrics of "The Song Is You."
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Original ContextThe song was originally included and performed in the 1932 musical "Music in the Air." The musical was a romance-comedy, with an emphasis on dreaming and love.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, with its dreamy melody, has been admired by many critics and audiences alike for almost a century. It's remembered as one of Kern's important contributions to the American Songbook.
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Covers by Renowned ArtistsSince its composition, "The Song Is You" has been covered by many renowned artists throughout the years. These include big names such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bing Crosby, helping to cement its place in the annals of classic American music.
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Music StyleThe song is written in a classic Broadway style, with a deeply romantic tone. Its focus on love also ties it into a more general tradition of love songs in both theatre and popular music.
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Influence on Pop Culture"The Song Is You" made its influence on pop culture, serving as inspiration for Brad Mehldau's album title "The Art of the Trio Volume One: The Song Is You."
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Associated AwardsAlthough it did not win any awards at the time of its creation due to the fact that awards for music were not a commonplace in the 1930s, the song's influence and significance have been recognized in modern times, with it being recorded by many artists who have won awards for their renditions.
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Film UsageThe song has also made its way into various films, showcasing the lasting impact of Kern's music, such as in the 1943 film "Thank Your Lucky Stars" and in the 1994 film "Can't Hardly Wait".
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Genre EmphasisWhile originally written for a musical, the song has transcended its initial context and is considered an enduring example of both Broadway and traditional jazz genres. Its perennial popularity in jazz is due to its complex harmonic structure, which provides an excellent foundation for improvisation.
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