At Last
Beyoncé
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At last my love has come along My lonely days are over And life is like a song Oh yeah, yeah At last the skies above are blue My heart was wrapped up in clover The night I looked at you I found a dream that I could speak to A dream that I can call my own I found a thrill to press my cheek to A dream that I have never known Oh yeah, you smile Oh, and then the spell was cast And here we are, in heaven For you are mine at last, at last, at last, at last
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Written by: Harry Warren, Mack Gordon
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave
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4 facts about this song
Beyoncé's VersionBeyoncé performed her rendition of "At Last" for President Barack Obama's first dance with his wife, Michelle Obama, at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. in 2009.
- Beyoncé also played Etta James in the 2008 movie "Cadillac Records" and performed "At Last" in the film.
- Her interpretation of "At Last" became a hit, placing 67th on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Glenn Miller's VersionGlenn Miller's orchestral arrangement of "At Last" became one of the most famous versions of the song.
- His recording was made on May 20, 1942, and was released by Bluebird Records.
- It featured vocals by Ray Eberle and Pat Friday.
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Harry Warren's ContributionHarry Warren composed the music for "At Last," originally for the 1941 musical film "Sun Valley Serenade."
- The lyrics were written by Mack Gordon.
- In the original film, the song was performed by Glenn Miller and his orchestra, with vocals by actor John Payne and actress Lynn Bari, though Bari was dubbed by Pat Friday.
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General Facts about "At Last"At Last" is a song initially written for the film musical "Sun Valley Serenade" (1941).
- It is a ballad and a favorite for wedding receptions for its romantic lyrics and melody.
- Etta James, in 1960, was the first to have a significant hit with the song, and it is her rendition that is most widely known today.
- The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
- It has been covered by many artists in different genres throughout the years, but Beyoncé, Glenn Miller, and Etta James' versions are the most popular.
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