This Heart of Mine
Fred Astaire, Michael Feinstein, Judy Garland
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Maybe it was the music Or the glamorous sky of blue Maybe it was the mood I was in Or maybe it was really you, really you This heart of mine was doing very well The world was fine as far as i could tell And then quite suddenly i saw you, and i dreamed of gay amours At dawn i wake up singing sentimental overtures This heart of mine is gaily dancing now I taste the wine of real romancing now Somehow this crazy world has taken on a wonderful design As long as life endures, it's yours, this heart of mine
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Written by: ARTHUR FREED, HARRY WARREN
Lyrics © THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"This Heart of Mine" is a popular song, most notably sung by Fred Astaire. It was composed by Harry Warren with lyrics by Arthur Freed.
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ProductionThe song was composed specifically for Fred Astaire in the 1946 film "Ziegfeld Follies". The film was directed by Lemuel Ayers, Roy Del Ruth, Robert Lewis, Vincente Minnelli, Merrill Pye, George Sidney, and Charles Walters.
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CinematographyIn the movie, during the performance of the song, there is a dance sequence where Astaire dances with Lucille Bremer. The routine was choreographed by Robert Alton and the sequence was filmed in an impressionistic dream setting.
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Singer's PerformanceDespite Astaire being better known for his dancing, his delivery of the song in "Ziegfeld Follies" is often praised, proving his versatility as a performer.
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CollaborationThis is not the only song written for Astaire by Harry Warren and Arthur Freed. The duo were highly successful composers and lyricists of Hollywood musicals during the 1920s - 1960s and wrote many hits.
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LegacyOver the years "This Heart of Mine" has been covered by a number of renowned artists including Judy Garland and Lena Horne, indicating its continued popularity and influence.
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Genre"This Heart of Mine" is typically categorized as a show tune and popular song of the mid-20th century, exemplifying the style of music produced for Broadway, Hollywood and London's West End at the time.
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ReceptionThe song, as performed by Astaire, was widely recognized and received positive reviews for its melodious tune and engaging lyrics.
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Soundtrack ReleaseIn addition to appearing in the film, "This Heart of Mine" was also included in the "Ziegfeld Follies" soundtrack album.
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RecognitionThe song is widely recognized as one of the classic works associated with Fred Astaire, contributing significantly to his iconic status in film and music history.
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