Is That All There Is
Peggy Lee
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I remember when I was a very little girl, our house caught on fire. I'll never forget the look on my father's face as he gathered me up in his arms and raced through the burning building out to the pavement. I stood there shivering in my pajamas and watched the whole world go up in flames. And when it was all over I said to myself, "Is that all there is to a fire" Is that all there is, is that all there is If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing Let's break out the booze and have a ball If that's all there is And when I was 12 years old, my father took me to a circus, the greatest show on earth. There were clowns and elephants and dancing bears. And a beautiful lady in pink tights flew high above our heads. And so I sat there watching the marvelous spectacle. I had the feeling that something was missing. I don't know what, but when it was over, I said to myself, "is that all there is to a circus? Is that all there is, is that all there is If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing Let's break out the booze and have a ball If that's all there is Then I fell in love, head over heels in love, with the most wonderful boy in the world. We would take long walks by the river or just sit for hours gazing into each other's eyes. We were so very much in love. Then one day he went away and I thought I'd die, but I didn't, and when I didn't I said to myself, "is that all there is to love?" Is that all there is, is that all there is If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing I know what you must be saying to yourselves, if that's the way she feels about it why doesn't she just end it all? Oh, no, not me. I'm in no hurry for that final disappointment, for I know just as well as I'm standing here talking to you, when that final moment comes and I'm breathing my lst breath, I'll be saying to myself Is that all there is, is that all there is If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing Let's break out the booze and have a ball If that's all there is
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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre and Release Classification"Is That All There Is?" is a song written by American songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller during the 1960s. The song was famously performed by Peggy Lee and was released in 1969.
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Song Theme IdentificationThe song's lyrics speak about disillusionment and existentialism, which was a marked departure from the romantic and optimistic tunes popular during that era.
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Award Recognition"Is That All There Is?" won Peggy Lee a Grammy Award in 1969 for Best Contemporary Female Vocal Performance.
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Chart Performance FactThe song was a hit not only in the USA but also internationally. It cracked the top 10 charts in the UK and made it to number 11 in the US on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Cultural Impact Identification"Is That All There Is?" has been covered many times by various artists like Chaka Khan and PJ Harvey. Its iconic status has also led it to be featured in multiple films and TV shows.
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Connection with other ArtistsBette Midler’s performances often included the song, and it served as the finale of her 1977 television special, 'Ol' Red Hair is Back.'
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Controversy HighlightAlthough the song was successful, it faced boycotts from some radio stations due to its depressive themes. Despite this roadblock, it continued being loved by the masses.
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Personal Connection InformationPeggy Lee has often stated that she had a strong personal connection with the song. After suffering a number of personal losses, Lee felt the song encapsulated her feelings perfectly.
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Album Success ClassificationThe song’s success led to Peggy Lee releasing an album of the same name. The 'Is That All There is?' album is still relatively popular and has managed to retain its classical appeal.
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Innovation Fact"Is That All There Is?" is different from other songs in the sense that it is more of a dramatic recitation set to music rather than a straight-forward sing-along, showcasing Peggy Lee's versatility.
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Song CitationThe song was made a part of The Grammy Hall of Fame, which is a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old and that have "qualitative or historical significance."
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Music Video AppreciationThe music video of the song, featuring Peggy Lee’s mesmerizing performance, is considered one of the earliest examples of what would later come to be known as "music videos".
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