The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)
Al Jolson
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When days are long and nights are lonely And all my daydreams have gone astray I think about the one and only Who's bound to find me some golden day The one I love is coming along some day And I'll have none except the one I love He/She may be near or ever so far away But I'll have none except the one I love And though our meeting is left to chance Until our meeting I still will have my dream romance And through the night I pray to the moon above To please be kind and find the one I love
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Written by: Bronislaw Kaper, Gus Kahn, Walter Jurmann
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15 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)" is a pop standard song first published in 1924.
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CreatorsThe songwriting duo was not Al Jolson himself. It was penned by Gus Kahn and Isham Jones.
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Impact on CareerAlthough Al Jolson didn't write the song, his performance of it contributed to his fame as one of the greatest entertainers in the 20th century.
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RecordingsNot solely recorded by Al Jolson, it has been covered by many notable artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Julie London.
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Musical StyleThis song is typical of the Tin Pan Alley style popular in the late 19th and early 20th Century, characterized by its catchy melody and sentimental lyrics.
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AlbumThe song was not released as a single by Al Jolson but is often featured on compilations of his greatest hits.
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PerformanceKnown for his energetic and theatrical vocal style, Jolson's performances of songs like "The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)" helped to define the modern entertainment industry.
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Song's ThemeThe song is about unrequited love - about loving someone who is in love with someone else, a common theme in many romantic ballads of the time.
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InfluenceAl Jolson's interpretation of this song continues to influence many artists across generations.
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LegacyThe song remains a classic piece in the Great American Songbook, a canon of the most important and influential American popular songs of the 20th century.
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Popular CultureThe song, while being an old standard, has appeared in several films and television shows over the years, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Song’s DurationThe original recording by Al Jolson runs for approximately three minutes, standard for pop songs of the time.
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Al Jolson and JazzThough "The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)" is more of a pop standard, Al Jolson is known for his landmark contributions to jazz music.
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Across GenerationsEven after nearly a century since its creation, "The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)" still resonates with listeners, a testament to the enduring power of Jolson's interpretation and the song's timeless charm.
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Music HistoryThe song has significant importance in American music history as it belongs to the era when pop music was just beginning to take shape and be commercially recorded. Al Jolson, through his recording of songs like this, played a significant role in shaping this evolution.
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