Let's Get Away from It All
Frank Sinatra
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Let's take a boat to Bermuda Let's take a plane to Saint Paul Let's grab a kayak to Quincy or Nyack Let's get away from it all Let's take a trip in a trailer No need to come back at all Let's take a powder to Boston for chowder Let's get away from it all We'll travel 'round from town to town We'll visit every state I'll repeat, I love you sweet In all the forty eight Let's go again to Niagara This time we'll peek at the fall Let's leave our hut, dear Get out of our rut, dear Let's get away from it all We'll travel 'round from town to town We'll visit every state And I'll repeat, I love you sweet In all the forty eight Let's go again to Niagara This time we'll dig at the fall Let's leave our hut, dear Get out of our rut, dear Let's get away from it all
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Written by: THOMAS MONTGOMERY ADAIR, MATT DENNIS
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Let's Get Away from It All" is a popular song written by Matt Dennis and Tom Adair in 1941. It's a splendid example of the collaborative nature of classic songwriting.
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Artists' CollaborationFrank Sinatra, The Pied Pipers, and Tommy Dorsey recorded the song together. This association presented a blend of Sinatra's rich baritone voice, the harmony of The Pied Pipers, and the spirited orchestration under Dorsey's direction.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in Frank Sinatra's 1958 album titled "Come Fly with Me". The album was themed around worldwide travel, making "Let's Get Away from It All" a perfect inclusion.
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Popular PerformancesA version of the song was performed by the band in the 1941 movie "Las Vegas Nights", which marked Frank Sinatra's screen debut.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough there’s no specific chart ranking for this song, “Come Fly with Me” peaked at number one on the Billboard charts, making it a significant part of Sinatra's legacy.
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Cover VersionsThe song, "Let's Get Away from It All", has been covered by numerous artists over the years including Rosemary Clooney, Della Reese, and Michael Bublé, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Lyrics SpecialtyThe lyrics of the song suggest escaping to various locations around the world - making it a much-loved tune for those seeking an escape from the everyday routine.
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Sinatra & Dorsey CollaborationBefore Frank Sinatra reached his peak of stardom, he had a successful stint as the singer in "Tommy Dorsey's band". "Let's Get Away from It All" is an indication of the chemistry and success of their collaboration.
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Recording HistorySinatra first recorded the song with Tommy Dorsey and The Pied Pipers on February 24, 1941, for the Victor Label.
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Part of Travel Trilogy"Let's Get Away from It All" is considered one of Sinatra's 'travel trilogy' songs, the others being "Come Fly With Me" and "Around the World". These songs encourage the listener to explore and enjoy the world.
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