It's the Talk of the Town
Fletcher Henderson
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We were more than lovers, We were more than sweethearts, It's so hard to understand. Don't know why it happened, Don't know how it started, Why should we be strangers, After all we planned. I can't show my face, Can't go anyplace, People stop an' stare, It's so hard to bear, Everybody knows you left me, It's the talk of the town Every time we meet, My heart skips a beat, We don't stop to speak, 'Though it's just a week, Everybody knows you left me, It's the talk of the town We send out invitations, To friends and relations, Announcing our weddin' day Friends and our relations, Gave congratulations, How can you face them? What can you say? Let's make up sweetheart, We can't stay apart, Don't let foolish pride, Keep you from my side, How can love like ours be ended? It's the talk of the town How can you face them? What can you say? Let's make up sweetheart, We can't stay apart, Don't let foolish pride, Keep you from my side, How can love like ours be ended? It's the talk of the town, hm It's the talk of the town.
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Written by: AL J NEIBURG, JERRY LEVINSON, MARTY SYMES
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6 facts about this song
Historical Background"It's the Talk of the Town" is a popular song written by Marty Symes, Al J. Neiburg, and Jerry Livingston. It was published in 1933 and quickly became a hit.
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Fletcher HendersonThis well-known jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer performed and recorded "It's the Talk of the Town".
- Henderson is surprisingly credited with developing the "Swing" style of big band jazz that came to define the genre in the 1930s and 40s.
- Although Henderson led his own band, he is perhaps best known for his influential arrangements for Benny Goodman in the mid-1930s.
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Glen GrayGray was a jazz saxophonist and leader of the Casa Loma Orchestra who also performed "It's the Talk of the Town".
- His orchestra was one of the most popular swing bands of the 1930s.
- While Gray was not the orchestra's original leader, he took the reins after the band's business model of a cooperative orchestra didn't work out.
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Song Description"It's the Talk of the Town" is a mellow love ballad, imbued with poignant lyrics and a heartfelt melody. Its lyrics describe the protagonist who feels he can't face friends following a break-up.
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Song PopularityOver the decades, "It's the Talk of the Town" has been covered by numerous artists in a range of styles, demonstrating its enduring appeal. Some of these artists include B.B. King, Rod Stewart, and Ella Fitzgerald.
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InterpretationThe interpretations of Henderson and Gray differed from one another, reflecting their individual musical styles and the eras in which they performed. While Henderson's version likely had a heavier jazz influence, Gray's was likely more influenced by the burgeoning swing movement.
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