This Can't Be Love

Benny Goodman

About This Can't Be Love

"This Can't Be Love" is a show tune and a popular song from the 1938 Rodgers and Hart musical The Boys from Syracuse when it was sung by Eddie Albert and Marcy Westcott. The lyrics poke fun at the common depiction of love in popular songs as a host of malignant symptoms, saying, "This can't be love because I feel so well." The song was a hit for the orchestras of Horace Heidt (vocal by Larry Cotton) and Benny Goodman (vocal by Martha Tilton) in late 1938 and early 1939.


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2007
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This can't be love
Because I feel so well
No sobs, no sorrows, no sighs
This can't be love

I get no dizzy spells
My head is not in the skies
My heart does not stand still
Just hear it beat

This is too sweet to be love
This can't be love
Because I feel so well

I love to look in your eyes
I love to look in your eyes
This can't be love
Because I feel so well

No sobs, no sorrows, no sighs
This can't be love
I get no dizzy spells

My head is not in the skies
My heart does not stand still
Just hear it beat
This is too sweet to be love

This can't be love
Because I feel so well
I love to look in your eyes
I love to look in your eyes

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Benny Goodman

Benjamin David “Benny” Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader; widely known as the "King of Swing". more »

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10 facts about this song

General Information
"This Can't Be Love" is a classic song performed by Benny Goodman, a renowned American jazz musician. - The song was first published in 1938.
Composer Details
"This Can't Be Love" was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, both highly regarded names in American music. - Rodgers and Hart are known for their contributions to musical theater in the first half of the 20th century.
Popularity
The song has gained immense popularity over the years and has been covered by numerous artists. - Benny Goodman's version is well-loved by jazz enthusiasts for its distinctive and creative improvisations.
Member's Contribution
Goodman, famed for his clarinet playing, showcases his skills on this track with his expressive tone and technical facility.
Album Records
This song is part of the album "The Essential Benny Goodman," which is a compilation of Goodman's most iconic recordings.
Musicality
Like many of Goodman's pieces, "This Can't Be Love" is characterized by a lively, upbeat tempo and sophisticated arrangement, reflective of the Swing era in which it was created.
Goodman's Career
Although Benny Goodman's rendition of "This Can't Be Love" is popular, he is perhaps most famous for his 1938 concert at Carnegie Hall, often considered one of the most significant events in jazz history.
Influence
As with many of Goodman's recordings, "This Can't Be Love" played a role in popularizing jazz music and making it more acceptable to mainstream audiences.
Song's Legacy
Today, "This Can't Be Love" continues to be a staple of jazz repertoire, performed by musicians around the world.
Influence on Artists
Goodman's recording has inspired subsequent versions by renowned artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole.

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