Lullaby of the Leaves
George Olsen, George Olsen & His Music
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Rustling of the leaves used to be my lullaby, In the sunny South when I was a tot so high, And now that I have grown And myself alone. Cradle me where Southern skies can watch me with a million eyes, Oh sing me to sleep, Lullaby of the leaves Cover me with heaven's blue and let me dream a dream or two, Oh sing me to sleep, Lullaby of the leaves. I'm breezing along, along with the breeze, I'm hearing a song, a song through the trees, Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh. That pine melody caressing the shore familiar to me, I've heard it before, ooh ooh ooh ooh. That's Southland, don't I feel it in my soul, And don't I know I've reached my goal, Oh sing me to sleep, Lullaby of the leaves.
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Written by: Bernice Petkere, Joseph Young
Lyrics © BOURNE CO., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Publication History"Lullaby of the Leaves" was published back in 1932. The song has been performed by several artists since then, however, one of the earliest versions was by George Olsen's orchestra.
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Composer and LyricistThe song was composed by Bernice Petkere and the lyrics were written by Joe Young.
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Song Style"Lullaby of the Leaves," performed by George Olsen's orchestra, is a classic example of big band jazz style popular in the 1930s. It is a melodious reminder of the golden era of jazz and dance music.
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Inspirational SourceBernice Petkere, the composer of the song, was apparently inspired by the sound of the wind rustling through the leaves of a tree to compose this classic.
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Timeless AppealDespite being nearly a century old, the song remains popular and continues to be covered by artists even today. Its timeless appeal represents the enduring popularity of early 20th century's music.
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Influence"Lullaby of the Leaves" has subsequently influenced a variety of jazz and swing music, and remains a standard in the repertoire of many bands and vocalists.
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Recording HistoryGeorge Olsen's original recording of the song was very popular in the 1930s, but it has also been recorded by a myriad of other successful artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and The Ventures.
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Song PopularityThe song remains one of the most frequently performed pieces of its era, illustrating its lasting imprint on jazz and popular music.
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George OlsenHe was an acclaimed bandleader during the 1920s and 1930s. His band, George Olsen and His Music, introduced and popularized "Lullaby of the Leaves" to a broad audience.
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Ella Fitzgerald's RecognitionIconic jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald's rendition of "Lullaby of the Leaves" has been recognized by the Grammy Hall of Fame, further solidifying the song's importance in music history.
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