Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart

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About Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart

"Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart" is a 1934 popular song with words and music by James F. Hanley. It was introduced by Hal Le Roy and Eunice Healey in the Broadway revue Thumbs Up! The most notable recordings were made by Judy Garland (who recorded it numerous times, including in the 1938 film Listen, Darling and for Decca Records in 1939) and by The Trammps (reaching No. 17 on the US Billboard R&B chart in 1972). Bing Crosby recorded the song for his radio show and it was broadcast on January 17, 1954, and subsequently included in the album Bing Crosby: Shall We Dance? issued by the Crosby family in 2012. This was one of the first songs that Barbra Streisand ever recorded, in 1955 at Nola Recording Studios in New York when she was 13 years old. The recording is yet to be released. Others artists and groups that have recorded this song include Ernestine Anderson, June Christy, Petula Clark, Frank Sinatra, Royce Campbell, the Kirby Stone Four, Billy Eckstine, Richard Himber Orchestra, Brenda Lee, Jesse Belvin, the Coasters, the Communards, the Satintones, the Dimensions, Brent Spiner, Enoch Light, the Move, the Darts, the Rockin' Vickers, Chet Baker, Smoking Popes, Dinah Shore, Les Paul and Mary Ford, Rufus Wainwright (who recorded the song on a tribute album to Judy Garland), Barry Manilow (who recorded it as a duet with Judy Garland, sampling her 1961 version that appears on her album Judy at Carnegie Hall), and Kristin Chenoweth (on her album The Art of Elegance). 


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Dear when you smiled at me, I heard a melody
It haunted me from the start
Something inside of me started a symphony
Zing! Went the strings of my heart

'Twas like a breath of spring, I heard a robin sing
About a nest set apart
All nature seemed to be in perfect harmony
Zing! Went the strings of my heart

Your eyes made skies seem blue again
What else could I do again
But keep repeating through and through
"I love you, love you"

I still recall the thrill, I guess always will
I hope 'twill never depart
Dear, with your lips to mine, a rhapsody divine
Zing! Went the strings of my heart

Dear when you smiled at me, I heard a melody
It haunted me from the start
Something inside of me started a symphony
Zing! Went the strings of my heart

'Twas like a breath of spring, I heard a robin sing
About a nest set apart
All nature seemed to be in perfect harmony
Zing! Went the strings of my heart

Your eyes made skies seem blue again
What else could I do again
But keep repeating through and through
"I love you, love you"

I still recall the thrill, I guess I always will
I hope 'twill never depart
Dear, with your lips to mine, a rhapsody divine
Zing! Oh, Oh, Oh went the strings of my heart

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Judy Garland

Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) was an American actress, singer and vaudevillian. Described by Fred Astaire as "the greatest entertainer who ever lived" and renowned for her contralto voice, she attained international stardom throughout a career that spanned more than 40 years as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage. Respected for her versatility, she received a Juvenile Academy Award and won a Golden Globe Award as well as Grammy Awards and a Special Tony Award. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the remake of A Star is Born and for the Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1961 film Judgment at Nuremberg. She remains t… more »

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Written by: James F. Hanley

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11 facts about this song

Composer
"Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart" is a popular song with words and music written by James F. Hanley. It was introduced in the 1934 Broadway musical "Thumbs Up!".
Judy Garland version
Judy Garland performed "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart" in 1938, which led to her first extended singing contract with MGM. This version became so popular that it remains one of Garland's signature songs.
Frank Sinatra version
The famous American singer, Frank Sinatra covered the song in 1943 during his radio show era.
The Coasters version
The American rock ‘n’ roll and R&B vocal group, The Coasters, also recorded a version of "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart" in 1958.
Rufus Wainwright version
In the 2007 album "Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall," Rufus Wainwright recreated Judy Garland's 1961 concert, including a cover of "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart."
Brent Spiner version
The American actor, comedian, and singer, most noted for his role in Star Trek: The Next Generation as the android Lieutenant Commander Data, Brent Spiner, recorded a version of the song for his 1991 album, Ol' Yellow Eyes Is Back.
Communards version
The British synth-pop band The Communards performed a version of the song on their 1986 self-titled album.
Smoking Popes version
Chicago punk band Smoking Popes performed a rendition of "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart" in their distinct pop-punk style for their 1997 album "Destination Failure".
The Trammps version
In 1972, popular disco group The Trammps released their version of the song, giving the old standard a modern dance music twist.
Other notable artists
This song has also been covered by other great artists such as Barry Manilow, Billy Eckstine, Bing Crosby, Chet Baker, Dinah Shore, Ernestine Anderson, Jesse Belvin, June Christy, Kirby Stone Four, Kristin Chenoweth, Les Paul, Petula Clark, The Darts, The Move, and The Rockin' Vickers, which shows its wide appeal and timeless quality.
Television appearances
The song has made appearances in numerous films and TV shows over the years, including in the opening of the fourth episode of season 2 of Marvel's Agent Carter — where it was performed by Whitney Frost — furthering its cultural significance.

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