It Might as Well Be Spring
Dick Haymes, Earle H. Hagen
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I'm as restless as a willow in a windstorm I'm as jumpy as a puppet on a string I'd say that I had Spring fever But I know it isn't Spring I am starry-eyed and vaguely discontented Like a nightingale without a song to sing Oh, why should I have Spring fever When it isn't even Spring? I keep wishing I were somewhere else Walking down a strange new street Hearing words that I have never heard From a girl I've yet to meet I'm as busy as a spider spinning daydreams I'm as giddy as a baby on a swing I haven't seen a crocus or a rosebud or a robin on the wing But I feel so gay in a melancholy way That it might as well be Spring It might as well be Spring
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Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN 2ND, RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Tratore
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10 facts about this song
Composition and Lyrics"It Might as Well Be Spring” was written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Oscar Hammerstein II provided the lyrics, while Richard Rodgers composed the music.
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Movie OriginThe song was introduced in the 1945 movie "State Fair." It was sung by Dick Haymes in the film and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in the same year.
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Chart SuccessDick Haymes’ version of the song reached No. 5 on the Billboard charts in 1945, demonstrating its immense popularity at the time.
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Cover Versions“It Might as Well Be Spring” has been covered by numerous artists over the years including Sarah Vaughan, Paul McCartney, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nina Simone among others. Each version holds its own distinct style and interpretation.
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Jazz StandardThe song is considered a jazz standard and is particularly popular for its suave melody and romantic lyrics. It’s often performed by jazz artists and included in their cover albums.
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Female Solo VersionIn the movie "State Fair," although Dick Haymes introduced the song, the female solo rendition was performed by actress and singer Jeanne Crain. However, it was later revealed that Crain's singing was dubbed by Louanne Hogan.
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Broadway ConnectionThe song is part of the show "Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair" which entered the world of Broadway in 1996, more than 50 years after the song was first introduced.
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Awards and HonorsIn 1993, the movie version of "It Might as Well Be Spring," was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, marking it as culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant.
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Quintessential Rodgers and Hammerstein Song"It Might as Well Be Spring," is often seen as a quintessential Rodgers and Hammerstein song, showcasing their knack for blending charming lyrics with memorable, beautiful melodies.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe song has permeated popular culture over the years, appearing in various films and television episodes, and has been used in commercials and covered in a variety of musical styles.
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