(Theme From) Valley of the Dolls
Dionne Warwick
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Gotta get off, gonna get Have to get off from this ride Gotta get hold, gonna get Need to get hold of my pride When did I get, where did I How was I caught in this game When will I know, where will I How will I think of my name When did I stop feeling sure, feeling safe And start wondering why, wondering why Is this a dream, am I here, where are you What's in back of the sky, why do we cry Gotta get off, gonna get Out of this merry-go-round Gotta get off, gonna get Need to get on where I'm bound When did I get, where did I Why am I lost as a lamb When will I know, where will I How will I learn who I am Is this a dream, am I here, where are you Tell me, when will I know, how will I know When will I know why?
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Written by: Andre G. Previn, Dory Previn
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Background History"(Theme From) Valley of the Dolls" is a song performed by Dionne Warwick. It was originally written for the 1967 film 'Valley of the Dolls' and was meant to be sung by the film's character, aspiring singer Neely O'Hara.
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Song CreationThe song was written by Andre and Dory Previn, and when Judy Garland was fired from the film, Warwick was brought in to record the song.
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Chart AppearanceThe song reached No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1968, making it one of Warwick's biggest hit songs.
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Album TitleThe song is also the title track of Warwick's album, which was released in 1968.
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Album PerformanceThe album on which the song appears, also titled 'Valley of the Dolls', was Warwick's biggest selling album, reaching #6 on the Billboard album chart in 1968.
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Song MeaningThe term 'Valley of the Dolls' is a euphemism for drug addiction, reflecting the struggles faced by the characters in the film and novel of the same name.
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Unintentional InclusionIronically, Dionne Warwick was not initially intended to sing this song. She discovered the song during a tour of a studio lot and decided to put a vocal on the track.
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Inspirational WorkThe original novel 'Valley of the Dolls' written by Jacqueline Susann, and the subsequent film, had a significant impact on popular culture and inspired other works, including the song.
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AwardsDespite being such a commercial success, the song did not win any awards. It was, however, nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1968, but lost to "Talk to the Animals" from Doctor Dolittle.
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LegacyOver the years, a number of artists have performed covers of the song, keeping its legacy alive. It remains one of Dionne Warwick's most popular and cherished songs.
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