A Couple of Song and Dance Men

Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby

About A Couple of Song and Dance Men

A Couple of Song and Dance Men is a 1975 vinyl album made by Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby for United Artists. It was recorded with Pete Moore and his Orchestra, and the Johnny Evans Singers in July 1975 at the Music Centre, Wembley. The songs from the album were included on a 3-CD set called “Bing Crosby – The Complete United Artists Sessions” issued by EMI Records (7243 59808 2 4) in 1997. This included several studio chat sound bites. In 1999, all the tracks from the album were also included on a 3-CD set called "Fred Astaire - The Complete London Sessions" issued by EMI Records (7243 5 20045 2 2) which included session sound bites.  


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2001
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I was blue, just as blue as I could be
Ev'ry day was a cloudy day for me
Then good luck came a-knocking at my door
Skies were gray but they're not gray anymore

Blue skies
Smiling at me
Nothing but blue skies
Do I see

Bluebirds
Singing a song
Nothing but bluebirds
All day long

Never saw the sun shining so bright
Never saw things going so right
Noticing the days hurrying by
When you're in love, my how they fly

Blue days
All of them gone
Nothing but blue skies
From now on

I should care if the wind blows east or west
I should fret if the worst looks like the best
I should mind if they say it can't be true
I should smile, that's exactly what I do

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Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer, musician and actor. His stage and subsequent film career spanned a total of 76 years, during which he made 31 musical films. He was named the fifth Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute. He is particularly associated with Ginger Rogers, with whom he made ten films. more »

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Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"A Couple of Song and Dance Men" is a song by American actors and singers Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. It was featured in the 1946 film "Blue Skies," a musical released by Paramount pictures.
Song Performance
This popular song is a duet performed by both Crosby and Astaire, who are equally famous for their singing as well as their acting and dancing talents.
Song Composer and Lyricist
The song was written by arguably one of America's greatest songwriters, Irving Berlin. Berlin was popular for his classic compositions and the remarkable ability to blend melody with lyrics.
Song Style
As a part of the film "Blue Skies", this song was typically presented in the form of a performance within the movie, showcasing the musical, singing, and dancing talents of Crosby and Astaire.
Song Inspiration
The lyrics of the song describe the joys and challenges of being "song and dance men," a profession both Crosby and Astaire were incredibly successful in; this gives the song a somewhat autobiographical touch.
Recordings
Apart from the film version, the song was recorded for Decca Records by Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire on July 26, 1946, and this peaked at No. 3 in the Billboard charts.
Context within "Blue Skies
The song is not just a musical number in the film but is being used to illustrate the camaraderie between the characters played by Crosby and Astaire.
Enhancement of Visual Aesthetics
As the name suggests, the song incorporates dance sequences, and these were crafted by renowned Hollywood choreographer Hermes Pan - highlighting not only the vocal talents of Astaire and Crosby but also their dancing skills.
Influence
"A Couple of Song and Dance Men" is often seen as a representation of the Golden Age of Hollywood, where the emphasis on song, dance, and visual spectacle was significant in filmmaking.
Legacy
The song has been covered by various artists over the years, proving its lasting impact in the world of music and cinema.

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