After You, Who?
Fred Astaire
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Though with joy I should be reeling That at last you came my way, There's no further use concealing That I'm feeling far from gay, For the rare allure about you Makes me all the plainer see How inane, how vain, how empty life without you would be. After you, who Could supply my sky of blue? After you, who Could I love? After you, why Should I take the time to try, For who else could qualify After you, who? Hold my hand and swear You'll never cease to care, For without you there what could I do? I could search years But who else could change my tears Into laughter after you?
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Written by: COLE PORTER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Original Composition"After You, Who?" is an American song composed by Cole Porter in 1932 for the Broadway musical "The Gay Divorce.
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First PerformerThough Fred Astaire popularized the song, it was initially sung by Clifton Webb in its Broadway version.
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Fred Astaire's CoverAstaire recorded his rendition of the song as part of the soundtrack for his film "The Gay Divorcee" in 1934.
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Song ThemeThe song is a torch song, embodying unrequited love and longing for someone who has moved on, a theme common in early 20th-century standards.
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Film Appearance"After You, Who?" is most famous for its appearance in "The Gay Divorcee" where Astaire performed it with Ginger Rogers, marking their first major success as a dancing duo.
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Notable CoversOver the years, many popular artists have covered "After You, Who?" including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Diana Krall.
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Musical InnovationsAstaire's performance of "After You, Who?" in "The Gay Divorcee" marked the first time he used an introduction to a song as a mini-acting scene, setting a new standard for musical theatre.
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Song ReceptionCritics have praised Astaire's rendition of "After You, Who?" for its emotion and elegance, making it one of the standout songs in his illustrious singing and dancing career.
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Impact on Fred Astaire's CareerThis song, along with others from "The Gay Divorcee," helped establish Fred Astaire as not just a dancer but an accomplished singer as well.
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Cultural Influence"After You, Who?" has become an iconic part of the Great American Songbook, a collection of the most important and influential American songs of the 20th century.
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