Blue Skies
Betty Hutton, Irving Berlin
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Blue skies smiling at me, Nothing but blue skies do I see. Blue birds singing a song, Nothing but blue birds all day long. Never saw the sun shining so bright. Never saw things go oh so right. Noticing the days hurrying by. When you're in love, my my how they fly. Blue days, all of them gone. Nothing but blue skies from now on. Blue skies smiling at me. Nothing but blue skies do I see. Blue bird singing a song. Nothing but blue birds all day long. Never saw the sun shining so bright. Never saw things go oh so right. Dig those days hurrying by. When you're in love, my my how they fly. Blue days, all of them gone. Nothing but blue skies from now on. Nothing but blue skies from now on.
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13 facts about this song
Historic Significance"Blue Skies" is one of Irving Berlin's most famous and enduring songs. It was written in 1926 and has since become a standard in the American Songbook.
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InspirationBerlin penned this song as a last-minute addition to the musical "Betsy" produced by Florenz Ziegfeld. The musical was not particularly successful, but "Blue Skies" became a hit.
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Composition ProcessBerlin reportedly wrote "Blue Skies" in 20 minutes. Its simple melody and optimistic lyrics have made it a popular choice for performers of various musical genres.
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Noteworthy PerformancesLegendary singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Willie Nelson, and Frank Sinatra have covered "Blue Skies." Their renditions have further cemented its place in the history of American music.
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Film and Television"Blue Skies" has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "The Jazz Singer," "Star Trek: Enterprise," and "Breaking Bad." Its frequent use in media pays homage to Berlin's impact on popular culture.
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Pioneer Song"Blue Skies" was the first song ever heard in a demonstration of VITAPHONE sound-on-disc technology in 1926.
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Critical AcclaimThe American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) named it as one of the greatest songs of the 20th century.
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Jazz StandardBesides pop performances, "Blue Skies" is a much-loved standard among jazz performers, hugely popular for improvisation.
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Bicentennial TributeIrving Berlin performed "Blue Skies" on his piano during a television tribute to him on his 100th birthday in 1988.
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Country Version PerformanceThis song has appealed to country singers also. Willie Nelson's version of the song was a #1 country hit in 1978.
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Pop CultureIn 2015, the song was used for a dance performance on the popular television show "Dancing with the Stars".
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Military SignificanceThe cultural impact of "Blue Skies" has given it a place of honor in the repertoire of the U.S. Air Force's Bands.
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Song LicensingDue to its popularity, "Blue Skies" is heavily licensed for use in advertisements, films, and video games in the 21st century.
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