Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis
Judy Garland
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When Louis came home to the flat, He hung up his coat and his hat, He gazed all around, but no wifey he found, So he said "where can Flossie be at?" A note on the table he spied, He read it just once, then he cried It ran, "Louis dear, it's too slow for for me hear, So I think I will go for a ride." "Meet me in St. Louis, Louis, Meet me at the fair, Don't tell me the lights are shining Any place but there, We will dance the Hoochee Koochee, I will be your tootsie wootsie, If you will meet in St. Louis, Louis, Meet me at the fair." "Meet me in St. Louis, Louis, Meet me at the fair, Don't tell me the lights are shining Any place but there, We will dance the Hoochee Koochee, I will be your tootsie wootsie, If you will meet in St. Louis, Louis, Meet me at the fair."
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Written by: RALPH BLANE, HUGH MARTIN
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12 facts about this song
Historical Relevance"Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis" is a popular American song that dates back to 1904. It was written by Andrew B. Sterling and Kerry Mills in anticipation of the 1904 World's Fair, which was held in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Judy Garland's PerformanceThe song is perhaps best known from its performance by Judy Garland in the 1944 movie "Meet Me in St. Louis," which is a musical by MGM.
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Song's PopularityAfter Garland's performance, the song has been covered by numerous artists and used in various films and TV shows, signifying its popularity that traversed decades.
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Significance of LyricsThe song's lyrics are a dialogue between a young man and his sweetheart, inviting her to travel with him to the St. Louis World's Fair. Lyrics such as "Meet me in St. Louis, Louis, Meet me at the fair, Don't tell me the lights are shining any place but there," still rings a bell among music lovers.
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Garland's ConnectionJudy Garland's performance of "Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis" is one of her most iconic, contributing heavily to her status as a film and music legend.
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Impact in FilmThe song has become closely associated with the 1944 film of the same name, where it is sung by Judy Garland and has come to symbolize the warmth and optimism of the film.
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Sociocultural AspectsThe song is an example of the ragtime style of music, which was popular at the time it was written. This style is a unique blend of African musical traditions and European musical traditions.
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Inspirational AspectsThe song has served as the inspiration for other works, such as the 1944 Technicolor musical rom-com film "Meet Me in St. Louis," starring Judy Garland.
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Pictorial ReferencesThe song gives an evocative picture of the 1904 World's Fair, with references to the grandeur and marvel of the exhibition.
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Musical CompositionMusically, the song is usually performed in a major key, with a brisk tempo to convey the excitement and anticipation of seeing the wonders of the fair. Its sheet music was published by F.A. Mills in New York.
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Notable RecordingsBesides Judy Garland's iconic performance, one notable recording of the song was by Billy Murray, a popular singer at the dawn of the 20th century. He released his version in 1904, the same year the song was written.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song has since become a part of American pop culture, celebrated in both music and film. It continues to enjoy popularity more than a century after it was first written.
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