San Francisco

Judy Garland

About San Francisco

"Theme from San Francisco," also known as "San Francisco," is a song from the 1936 American film San Francisco. It was written by Bronislaw Kaper and Walter Jurmann, with lyrics by Gus Kahn. It is sung by Jeanette MacDonald six times in the film, and becomes an anthem for the survivors of the 1906 earthquake. The lyrics of the chorus begin as follows: "San Francisco, open your Golden Gate You'll let no stranger wait outside your door San Francisco, here is your wanderin' one Saying I'll wander no more. " The song is now a popular sentimental sing-along at public events such as the city's annual earthquake commemoration. It is one of two official city songs, along with "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."Judy Garland included the song to her concert repertoire, with a new introduction that starts, "I never will forget Jeanette MacDonald; just to think of her it gives my heart a pang. I never will forget, how that brave Jeanette, just stood there in the ruins and sang. A-a-a-and sang..." She opened a late 1950s concert at the Cow Palace with her version. It was so well and tumultuously received that she sang it again as an encore. In her later career, her interpretation grew darker. She parodies Jeanette's happy performance gradually becoming more serious, climaxing at, "but the only bridge that's a real gone bridge is the bridge across the bay," often sung with desperation near the point of collapse. 


Year:
1996
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It only takes a tiny corner of 
This great big world to make a place you love
My home up on the hill
I find I love you still
I've been away but now I'm back to tell you

San Francisco 
Open your golden gate
You let no stranger wait outside your door
San Francisco
Here is your wandering one 
Saying I'll wander no more
Other places only make me love you best
Tell me you're the heart of all the golden west

San Francisco
Welcome me home again
I'm coming home
To go roaming no more

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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: Walter Jurmann, Gus Kahn, Bronislaw Kaper

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"San Francisco" by Judy Garland is classified under the genre of traditional pop, which was the widespread style particular to the 1940s and 1950s.
Album
The song is featured in the soundtrack album "San Francisco" that was released in conjunction with the movie of the same name.
Release Date
"San Francisco" was released on the 1st of January 1936.
Songwriter and Composer
The song was written by Gus Kahn and Bronislaw Kaper, two stalwarts of the music industry during that period.
Singing Style
Judy Garland's rendition of "San Francisco" is characterized by her strong, emotional conviction and clear enunciation.
Film Inclusion
"San Francisco" was performed by Judy Garland in the 1936 disaster film also titled "San Francisco," setting the mood for love amid the backdrop of the 1906 earthquake.
Notable Performances
The song was performed at Garland's concert at the London Palladium in November 1951, which was also her first performance outside the US after the Second World War.
Awards and Accolades
While the song "San Francisco" itself did not receive awards, the movie in which it appeared was nominated for several Oscars, including Best Picture.
Impact on Career
"San Francisco" solidified Garland's status as a leading lady in Hollywood and contributed to her being one of the most famous actresses of her time.
Pop Culture
The song "San Francisco" continued to be associated with Judy Garland even decades later, long evidencing her timeless appeal.
Covers and Renditions
Apart from Judy Garland, several other artists have covered the song "San Francisco" in their style, with diverse arrangements attesting to the song's enduring popularity.
Origin Story
While the song was specifically composed for the movie "San Francisco," it has since then become emblematic of the city itself, often performed and played at events across the city.

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