How's Chances?
Irving Berlin
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When I want to see the boys I know where to find the boys I don't go through a club or two I just find you and there are the boys To get you alone I strive You ask me to tea at five I find you then with other men And wonder when my chance will arrive How's chances, say, how are the chances Of making you love me the way I love you How many young men must I fight with To be in right with In right with you How's chances for one of those glances A glimpse of the heaven I'm longing to see How's chances to end all your romances And start taking your chances with me
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8 facts about this song
Composer"How's Chances?" was composed by the legendary American composer and lyricist, Irving Berlin.
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OriginThe song originates from the 1933 musical "As Thousands Cheer", written by Moss Hart and Irving Berlin.
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Unique Attribute"How's Chances?" is notable for being part of a revue-style musical, which is a type of multi-act entertainment that combines music, dance, and sketches. The songs in such musicals often have little to no relation to each other.
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RelevanceIt was also specifically written for the stage and actors to perform, which is testament to Berlin's skill in creating music that fit not only a musical genre or style but also the dynamic nature of theater.
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Notable PerformerIn recent times, renowned singer Ella Fitzgerald includes it in her songbook collection, lending her unique jazz interpretation to the tune.
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Music Style"How's Chances?" showcases Berlin's penchant for mixing upbeat tunes with wistful lyrics, a stylistic signature in many of his compositions.
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Song MessageThe song’s simplicity is deceptive, as the lyrics express both hope and uncertainty in love, a recurring theme in Berlin's work.
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Musical InfluenceLastly, "How's Chances?" showcases Berlin's influence in shaping the American musical landscape, as he combined elements of popular music, jazz, and theater to create a distinctive sound.
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