There's a Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
Al Jolson
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I'm happy, so happy, walkin' on air The why and the wherefore Is someone I care for I'm yellin', I'm tellin' folks everywhere I know that she loves me So what do I care There's a rainbow around my shoulder And a sky of blue above Oh the sun shines bright, the world's all right `Cause I'm in love There's a rainbow around my shoulder And it fits me like a glove Let it blow and storm, I'll be warm `Cause I'm in love Hallelujah, how the folks'll stare When they see that great big solitaire That my little sugar My little sugar baby is goin' a-wear There's a rainbow around my shoulder And a sky of blue above And I'm shouting so the world will know That I'm in love Get hot! There's a rainbow around my shoulder And a sky of blue above Oh, the sun shines bright, the world's all right `Cause I'm in love There's a rainbow around my shoulder And it fits me like a glove Let it blow and storm, I'll be warm `Cause I'm in love Hallelujah, how the folks'll stare When they see that great big solitaire That my little sugar Baby, baby, baby, baby, she's goin' a-wear There's a rainbow around my shoulder And a sky of blue above And I'm shouting so the world will know That I'm in love
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Written by: Billy Rose, Dave Dreyer, Al Jolson
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10 facts about this song
Historical Record"There's a Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder" is a song by Al Jolson who was one of the most popular entertainers of the early 20th century. He was nicknamed "The World's Greatest Entertainer."
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SongwritingThis song was written by Billy Rose, Al Jolson, and Dave Dreyer. Billy Rose was a famous Broadway impresario and songwriter, and Dave Dreyer was a prolific composer and pianist.
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Year of ReleaseThis song was written and released in the year 1928.
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Film Feature"There's a Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder" was featured in the 1928 film, "The Singing Fool", which was the follow-up to Al Jolson's extremely successful first talking film - "The Jazz Singer".
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Chart SuccessThe song was a big hit for Jolson and it climbed to the number 1 spot on the charts of 1928.
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Jolson's Personal FavouriteIt was reported that "There's a Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder" was Al Jolson's favorite song.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have sung cover versions of the song throughout the years, including Bobby Darin, who had a modest hit with the song in 1962.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its upbeat tempo and optimistic lyrics, which contrasts with many of the sentimental ballads Jolson sang in his movies.
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Song LegacyDespite being almost a century old, this song is still popular amongst vintage music enthusiasts and continues to be played on old-time radio stations.
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Influence on Popular CultureThe song's lyrics have been referenced in several films, TV shows, and books, further cementing its impact on popular culture.
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