Sally

Gracie Fields, Jay Wilbur

About Sally

"Sally" (1931) written by Leo Towers, Will E. Haines and Harry Leon and was first sung by Gracie Fields in the film Sally in Our Alley. In 1931, "Sally" was released on HMV as a single by Gracie Fields on the record Fall In And Follow The Band. Merseybeat group The Koobas covered the song in 1967 and released it as a single on Columbia. Paul McCartney covered the song during a soundcheck at Wembley on his 1990 The Paul McCartney World Tour. The song was released on the live album Tripping the Live Fantastic. Gerry Monroe scored a hit with the song in 1970 and it was also released by Karl Denver in 1966. 


Year:
1993
3:01
86 
#2

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Sally, Sally, pride of our alley
Sally, Sally
Don't ever wander 
Away from the alley and me
Sally, Sally
Marry me Sally
And happy forever I'll be

When skies are blue
You're beguiling
And when they're grey
You're still smiling, smiling

Sally, Sally
Pride of our alley
You're more than 
The whole world too me

The skies were blue 
When he met you, Sally
You were his gal
His little pal, so true
You came along
Made life a song, Sally
If he lost you
He wonders what he'd do

Sally, Sally
Don't ever wander 
Away from the alley and me
Sally, Sally
Marry me Sally
And happy forever I'll be

When skies are blue
You're beguiling
And when they're grey
You're still smiling, smiling

Sally, Sally
Pride of our alley
You're more than 
The whole world too me

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Gracie Fields

Dame Gracie Fields, DBE (born Grace Stansfield, 9 January 1898 – 27 September 1979), was an English-born, later Italian-based actress, singer and comedienne and star of both cinema and music hall. more »

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Written by: HARRY LEON, LEO TOWERS, WILL E HAINES

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6 facts about this song

Artist and Recording Facts
"Sally" is performed by Gracie Fields, who is considered one of the biggest stars in UK history. - The song was recorded in 1931 and is one of Fields' best renowned songs internationally.
Musical Composition Facts
The song "Sally" falls under the genre of Traditional Pop, featuring simple, catchy melodies and lyrics that commonly deal with love and relationships. - Possessing a hauntingly beautiful melody, this song actually has a slow tempo and a gloomy tone which contradicts its seemingly cheerful title.
Song Lyrics and Theme Facts
The lyrics for "Sally" are about longing and wishing for romance, a common theme in pop music of the 1930s. - Sally is the female interest in the song, from whom the song's protagonist is geographically separated.
Recognition and Awards Facts
The song "Sally" propelled Fields to international stardom and is often considered her signature song. - Despite being nearly a century old, "Sally" remains one of the most recognizable songs from the era, revealing the timeless nature of its lyrics and melody.
Cultural Impact Facts
"Sally" is not just a musical product but also a cultural phenomenon, reflecting the styles, tastes, and emotions prevalent in the 1930s. - The song has inspired numerous covers and parodies over the years, reflecting its indelible imprint on pop culture.
Live Performance Facts
Whenever she performed "Sally" live, Gracie Fields was known for encouraging audience participation during the chorus, enhancing the communal aspect of the song. - Verdantial anecdote suggests that it was Fields' moving live renditions of "Sally" that truly heightened its popularity, earning her legions of fans worldwide.

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