That's Entertainment
Judy Garland
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A clown with his pants falling down Or the dance that's a dream of romance Or the scene where the villain is mean. That's entertainment! The lights on the lady in tights Or he bride with the guy by her side Or the ball where she gives it her all. That's entertainment! The plot can be hot, simply teeming with sex A gay divorcee who is after her ex It could be Oedipus Rex Where a chap kills his father and causes lots of bother. The clerk who is thrown out of work By the boss who is thrown for a loss By the skirt who is doing him dirt The world is a stage; the stage is a world of entertainment! It might be a fight like you see on the screen A swain getting slain for the love of a queen Some great Shakespearean scene Where a ghost and a prince meet, and everyone ends in mincemeat. The guy who was waving the flag That began with the mystical hand Hip hooray! The American way The world is a stage; the stage is a world of entertainment!
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Written by: Howard Dietz, Arthur Schwartz
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Record Label"That’s Entertainment" was released by MGM, a well-renowned American media company.
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Song CreatorsThe song was written by Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz for the 1950 film "The Band Wagon".
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Notable PerformersWhile popularly associated with Gene Kelly and Judy Garland, "That's Entertainment" wasn’t originally performed by them. They are known for their rendition of the song during the 1976 centennial TV Special.
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Enigmatic RenditionsOne of the most famous versions of "That's Entertainment" was performed by Fred Astaire, Nanette Fabray, and Oscar Levant in "The Band Wagon".
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Song’s PopularityThe song wasn't an instant hit but grew in popularity over time, partly due to its use in MGM’s famous film "That’s Entertainment!" in 1974.
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Film InfluenceAfter the song, a film by MGM was titled "That's Entertainment!" which features memorable moments and musical numbers from their popular films.
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Grammy Hall of FameThe original 1953 recording of "That’s Entertainment!" by Fred Astaire, Nanette Fabray, and Oscar Levant was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Influential Value"That's Entertainment" is often used as a shorthand reference for the Golden Age of Hollywood, underscoring the magic and allure of film and theater.
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Musical TheaterDespite its origins in film, "That's Entertainment" has been featured in many stage productions and revues, cementing its place in the annals of theater music.
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Cultural Impact"That's Entertainment" is frequently used as a metaphor for life in general, symbolizing how life's ups and downs can be likened to a theatrical performance.
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