Something to Remember You By

Libby Holman

About Something to Remember You By

"Something to Remember You By" is a song about nostalgia written by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz in 1930. "Something to Remember You By" was introduced in the musical revue "Three's a Crowd" which played on Broadway at the Selwyn Theatre, October 15, 1930 to June 6, 1931. "Three's a Crowd" starred Clifton Webb and Fred Allen and was produced by Max Gordon. It also featured Libby Holman; who introduced "Something to Remember You By" as well as the Johnny Green and Edward Heyman song "Body and Soul". Ms Holman was the first to record "Something to Remember You By" in September 1930 on the Brunswick label. The song was also recorded by Helen Morgan on September 12, 1930 for Victor (with the B side being "Body and Soul"). That same year an orchestral version was recorded by Tommy Christian and his Orchestra with vocal by Jack Arthur. Later recordings were made by Vera Lynn, Jo Stafford, Irene Kral, and many others. Bing Crosby recorded the song in 1975 for his album At My Time of Life. 


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2005
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Oh, give me something to remember you by
When you are far away from me,  dear;
Some little something, meaning love can not die,
No matter where you chance to be.
Though I'll pray for you, night and day for you;
It will see me through like a charm,
Till you're returning.
So give me something to remember you by
When you are far away from me.

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Libby Holman

Elizabeth Lloyd Holzman, best known as Libby Holman (May 23, 1904 – June 18, 1971), was an American singer and actress who also achieved notoriety for her complex and unconventional personal life. more »

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Written by: ARTHUR SCHWARTZ, HOWARD DIETZ

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Something to Remember You By" is a popular song that was composed by Arthur Schwartz, with lyrics written by Howard Dietz. The song was first introduced in the Broadway musical "Three's a Crowd" in 1930.
Original Performance
The song was originally performed by the iconic American actress and singer, Libby Holman, in the Broadway show.
Bing Crosby's Version
American singer Bing Crosby covered the song for his album, "Bing Crosby - A Musical Autobiography" in 1954.
Jo Stafford's take on the song
In 1955, Jo Stafford, an American traditional pop music singer and occasional actress, included this track in her album "A Gal named Jo".
A Touch of British Flavour
The popular British singer Vera Lynn, widely known as the "Forces' Sweetheart" during World War II, recorded a version of "Something to Remember You By."
Helen Morgan's Connection
Although Helen Morgan did not record the original version of this song, she has a strong connection because she was the leading star of the Broadway Show "Three's a Crowd" where the song was initially introduced.
Irene Kral's Jazz Flair
Irene Kral added a Jazz touch to the song with her version featured in her album “Better than Anything” in 1963.
Popularity in Other Mediums
This song has been featured in several movies, including the 1943 film "Stage Door Canteen" and the 1930 film version of "Three's a Crowd."
Touching and Timeless Lyrics
- The lyrical content of the song details a plea from the singer to their loved one, asking for a token or 'something' to remember them by. This poignant content has made it enduringly popular.
Unifying Factor
The song "Something to Remember You By" has been a canvas for several generations of musicians, each adding their personal touch while honoring the timeless melody and sentiment of the original.

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