I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Adelaide Hall
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Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid. It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse. My luck is changing, it's gotten from simply rotten to something worse Who knows, some day I will win too. I'll begin to reach my prime. Now though I see what our end is, All I can spend is just my time. I can't give you anything but love, baby. That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby. Dream awhile, scheme awhile We're sure to find Happiness and I guess All those things you've always pined for. Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby. Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby. Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby. I can't give you anything but love. Rome wasn't built in a day, kid. You have to pay, kid, for what you get. But I am willing to wait, dear, Your little mate, dear, will not forget. You have a lifetime before you. I'll adore you, come what may. Please don't be blue for the present, When it's so pleasant to hear you say I can't give you anything but love, baby. That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby. Dream awhile, scheme awhile We're sure to find Happiness and I guess All those things you've always pined for. Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby. Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby. Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby. I can't give you anything but love.
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Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundAdelaide Hall was an American-English singer and entertainer, part of the Harlem Renaissance and the Jazz Age of the 1920s and 1930s.
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Recording History"I Can't Give You Anything But Love" was recorded by Hall on November 12, 1928.
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Song OriginsThe song was written by Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh and originally premiered in a 1928 Broadway musical, "Blackbirds."
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Influence and ImpactHall's recording of "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" is considered to be one of the first popular jazz songs.
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Chart performanceWhile official chart records for the time are sparse, it was reported to have been a popular hit, particularly in the United States.
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CompositionThe song is based on the sentiment that love is more important than material possessions and wealth.
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Critical ReceptionThe track’s catchy tune and positive message made it a favorite amongst audiences and critics alike.
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LegacyIt continues to be a jazz standard and has been covered by countless artists ranging from Billie Holiday to Tony Bennett.
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Notable PerformanceIn 1928, Adelaide Hall and the orchestra, led by Duke Ellington, performed the song at The Cotton Club in New York City.
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Film PresenceThe song was included in the 1936 musical comedy film "Swing Time," where it was performed by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
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