With You

Irving Berlin

About With You

"With You" is a 1929 song by Irving Berlin. The lyrics commence: " With you, a sunny day; / Without you, clouds in the sky". The song was sung by Harry Richman and Joan Bennett in the 1930 film Puttin' On the Ritz.


Year:
2002
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[Verse:]
I could find the road to happiness with you close to me, dear
I could turn a failure to success if you always were near
I could make my dreams come true, but it will depend on you
[Refrain:]
With you, a sunny day, without you, clouds in the sky
With you, my luck will stay, without you, fortune will fly
With you, I'll never stop until I reach the top
Without you, I will never get by
With you, a happy song, without you, castles that fall
With you, I can't go wrong, without you, chances are small
With you, my banner's unfurled right there on top of the world
Without you, I'm just nothing at all

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Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-born American composer and lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. He published his first song, "Marie from Sunny Italy", in 1907 and had his first major international hit, "Alexander's Ragtime Band" in 1911. more »

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10 facts about this song

Composer Details
"With You" was written by Irving Berlin, one of the most prolific and well-known American composers of the 20th century, known for creating some of the most enduring songs in American popular music.
Song Origin
The song "With You" was part of Berlin's repertoire composed for the musical "Yip, Yip, Yaphank," which debuted in 1918 during World War I.
Unique Show Concept
"Yip, Yip, Yaphank" was unique as it was entirely performed by actual army servicemen, aiming to boost morale among the troops and citizens alike. "With You" was included in this musical, giving it a special place in this historic production.
Patriotic Undertone
The song "With You," like much of the music in the show, had a patriotic tone, designed to kindle feelings of unity and support for the soldiers fighting overseas in World War I.
Lyrics
The lyrics for "With You" were drawn from Berlin's own experiences and sentiments during wartime, serving as a musical reflection of the challenging times.
Musical Style
Irving Berlin's work, including "With You," is greatly noted for its directness of expression, simplicity, and the subtle sophistication of its melodies and harmonies.
Berlin's Significance
Berlin's impact on American music was so profound that legendary composer Jerome Kern once said, "Irving Berlin has no place in American music - he is American music." "With You" is a part of his vast portfolio that reinforces this statement.
Non-Seasonal Song
Despite Berlin's popularity for writing patriotic tunes and well-loved holiday songs, "With You" falls outside these parameters, showing his versatility as a composer.
Legacy
Since being written for the show, "With You" has been performed and recorded by various artists, maintaining its place in the canon of classic American songs.
Irving Berlin's Longevity
The composer's enduring relevance is seen in the fact that "With You," like many of his other compositions, still continue to be covered and performed by artists long after his demise in 1989.

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