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"Let's Fall in Love" is a song written by Harold Arlen (music) and Ted Koehler (lyrics) for the film Let's Fall in Love and published in 1933. The major hit at the time of introduction was by Eddy Duchin. It was originally written in C major with a "Moderately Bright" tempo marking. As a jazz standard, it is usually played with a medium swing beat.


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Harold Arlen

Harold Arlen (February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American composer of popular music, having written over 500 songs, a number of which have become known the world over. In addition to composing the songs for The Wizard of Oz, including the classic 1938 song, "Over the Rainbow,” Arlen is a highly regarded contributor to the Great American Songbook. "Over the Rainbow" was voted the twentieth century's No. 1 song by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). more »

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Song Origin
"Let's Fall in Love" is a popular song which was written by the prolific composer Harold Arlen and lyrics by Ted Koehler, published in 1933.
First Appearance
The song made its first appearance in the movie "Let's Fall in Love" from 1933 where artists Ann Sothern, Art Jarrett, and Grace Bradley performed it.
Cover Versions
Over the years, the song has been covered by numerous famous artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Diana Krall.
Use in Advertisements
The song has been used in several advertisements, most notably the eHarmony commercials, helping the service become one of the most recognized online dating brands.
Reception and Popularity
Although initially received with modest success, it has presently become one of the most performed standards, enjoying renewed popularity in modern times.
Collection
The song is part of the Great American Songbook, an informal canon of American songs of the 20th century.
Musical Style
The song is upbeat and jazzy, characteristic of the style of music popular in the 1930s and 1940s.
Music Arrangements
Many artists who've covered the song have done their own arrangements, causing a variety in the sounds over the years but always maintaining its timeless appeal.
Awards and Recognitions
In 2004, Diane Krall’s album "The Girl in the Other Room" which features this song on it, was nominated for a Grammy award.
Cultural Reference
This song by Harold Arlen is commonly referred to as a quintessential ‘falling in love’ song and has been used in many romantic casual references as a symbol of love and romance.

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