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Dorothy Lamour, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby

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"It's Always You" is a song written by Jimmy Van Heusen (music) and Johnny Burke (lyrics) for the 1941 film Road to Zanzibar. In the film it was sung by Bing Crosby to Dorothy Lamour as they paddled a canoe up a jungle river. It was also used briefly in a comedy scene in the film as a quasi-requiem for Lamour's character, who was erroneously thought to have been killed by a leopard. The song is notable as it was the first that Crosby recorded by the Burke and Van Heusen team. They subsequently produced many hits for Crosby over the following years including the Oscar winner "Swinging on a Star". Burke had been writing for Crosby with Jimmy Monaco and it was planned that they would write the songs for "Road to Zanzibar". However Monaco fell ill and Van Heusen replaced him. Crosby recorded the song for Decca Records for commercial release on December 3, 1940 with John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra. The success of the song was adversely affected by a strike of the broadcasting networks against ASCAP. Various recordings of the song were reissued in March 1943 when the dispute ended and the Famous Music Company, the publisher of the sheet music, launched a simultaneous drive. The song was also recorded by Frank Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Band on January 15, 1941 and it charted in July 1943 when it was reissued reaching the No. 3 position. Glenn Miller, Chet Baker, and Vera Lynn made recordings of it too. June Christy included the song in her album Fair and Warmer! (1957) and Frank Sinatra recorded it again on May 3, 1961 and it was issued as a single by Reprise. 


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Whenever it's early twilight,
I watch till a star breaks through.
Funny, it's not a star I see,
It's always you!

Whenever I roam through roses,
And lately I often do,
Funny, it's not a rose I touch,
It's always you!

If a breeze caresses me,
It's really you strolling by.
If I hear a melody,
It's merely the way you sigh.

Wherever you are you're near me,
You dare me to be untrue.
Funny, each time I fall in love,
It's always you!

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: MARK TAYLOR, PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, JONATHAN HILDRETH

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5 facts about this song

I. Bing Crosby version
1. Bing Crosby's version of "It's Always You" was originally used in the 1941 Paramount film 'Road to Zanzibar', where he performed the song. 2. Crosby’s rendition eventually found its way to record and was released by Decca Records. 3. It was prevalent in the WWII era and subsequently became associated with the wartime spirit.
II. Chet Baker version
1. Chet Baker, a well-known jazz trumpeter, released his rendition of "It's Always You" in 1954 on the Pacific Jazz label. 2. His version has been hailed as a classic interpretation of the song, displaying his characteristic and evocative trumpet skills. 3. It was featured on the album "Chet Baker Sings and Plays", which was instrumental in establishing him not only as a trumpet player, but also as a vocalist.
III. Glenn Miller version
1. The Glenn Miller Orchestra, under the RCA Bluebird label, covered "It's Always You" in 1941. 2. Their rendition was notable for its unique twist on the melody, epitomizing the band’s distinctive swing style. 3. Sadly, it was one of the last few recordings by the original Glenn Miller Orchestra before Miller’s untimely death during WWII.
IV. June Christy version
1. June Christy, a notable cool jazz singer, recorded the song for her album "Gone for the Day" in 1957. 2. Her clear, cool voice lent a special touch of sentimentality and nostalgia to "It's Always You". 3. The song was recorded under the Capitol Records label and stood as one of the highlights of her career.
V. Tommy Dorsey version
1. Tommy Dorsey, along with his orchestra, released his own version of "It's Always You" on the Victor label. 2. Known for his smooth trombone playing, Dorsey put a distinctly dance band spin on the tune. 3. His version was a commercial success, reflecting the song's overall popularity during the 1940s.

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