Swing High, Swing Low
The Ink Spots
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Swing high, swing low Swing to and fro Not fast, not slow A little swing can do more than anything else for you Swing out, swing in It's not a sin So let's begin You'll never get the gate if your swinging is up to date When your one and only Complains that he's lonely and blue A rhythmical campaign can do more than champagne To see him through Swing high, swing low Swing to and fro Not fast, not slow And if you think you can't swing high, swing low When your one and only Complains that he's lonely and blue A rhythmical campaign can do more than champagne To see him through Swing high, swing low Swing to and fro Not fast, not slow And if you think you can't swing high, swing low
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Written by: FREED, LANE
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9 facts about this song
Title and Release Date"Swing High, Swing Low" is a song by the American vocal quartet The Ink Spots, released in the year 1941.
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ContributorsThe lyrics were written by Ralph Freed, and the music was composed by Burton Lane, known for his Broadway musicals and film scores.
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InspirationThe song "Swing High, Swing Low" is from the 1937 movie of the same name. Starring Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray, it's a romantic comedy about a dancer and a trumpet player.
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The GroupThe Ink Spots were a popular vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s, known for their smooth, harmonic pop and ballad style.
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Unique FormatA signature of the Ink Spots was the format of their songs— a tenor voice would sing the lead for a verse or two, then a bass voice would take over with a spoken word interlude. "Swing High, Swing Low" also displays this structure.
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RecognitionDespite being overshadowed by their superhits like "If I Didn't Care" and "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire," "Swing High, Swing Low" still remains a beloved song from the Ink Spots' discography.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the American record label, Decca, which also released music for several other renowned artists of the time, such as Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong.
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Style and InfluenceThis song reflects The Ink Spots' influence on the evolution of R&B and Rock n' Roll. The group's unique sound, including this song's harmonies and rhythmic style, is said to have influenced Rock n’ Roll pioneers such as Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
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LegacyToday, "Swing High, Swing Low" and other hits by The Ink Spots are not only enjoyed by fans of vintage music but also by younger generations who discover them in movies and video games, including the Fallout series, which has featured many of their songs on its soundtracks.
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