Boys in the Back Room
Marlene Dietrich
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See what the boys in the backroom will have And tell them I'm having the same Go see what the boys in the backroom will have And give them the poison they name And when I die don't spend my money On flowers and my picture in a frame [Chorus] Just see what the boys in the backroom will have And tell them I sighed and tell them I cried And tell them I died of the same And when I die don't buy a casket of silver With the candles all aflame Just see what the boys in the backroom will have And tell them I sighed and tell them I cried And tell them I died of the same And when I die don't pay the preacher For speaking of my glory and my fame Just see what the boys in the backroom will have And tell them I sighed and tell them I cried And tell them I died of the same
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Written by: FRANK LOESSER, FREDERICK HOLLANDER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundMarlene Dietrich, the artist behind "Boys in the Back Room," was a prominent actress and singer in both the United States and her native Germany. She became an international star through the 1930 film, 'The Blue Angel'.
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Film InclusionThe song "The Boys in the Back Room" was featured in the 1939 film "Destry Rides Again," where Dietrich performed it herself in one of her most iconic film roles.
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GenreThe song falls within the genre of traditional pop which was popular in the 1930s.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is known for Dietrich's strong and sultry vocal performance. It has been cited in numerous works of popular culture since its release and is one of Dietrich's most famous songs.
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LyricsThe lyrics to "The Boys in the Back Room" were written by renowned songwriter Frank Loesser, who also penned the lyrics for other popular songs like "Baby, It's Cold Outside" and "Luck Be a Lady."
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Dietrich's Signature SongDietrich often performed "The Boys in the Back Room" at her concert performances and cabarets, making it one of her signature songs.
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Live PerformancesAside from the film, it was also performed at her one-woman Broadway show in 1967 and 1968.
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Song Re-recordingsThroughout her career, Dietrich re-recorded "The Boys in the Backroom" on several occasions, most notably for her 1951 album, Marlene Dietrich Overseas.
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Song Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various other artists, including Bette Midler in her 1977 live album "Live at Last."
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The Song’s LegacyThe song's sexual innuendo and Dietrich's delivery made it a hit among gay audiences, and it remains an iconic piece of queer music history.
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