Is You Is or Is You Ain't
The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby
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I got a gal who's always late Any time we have a date But I love her Yes I love her I'm gonna walk right up to her gate And see if I can get it straight 'Cause I want her I'm gonna ask her Is you is or is you ain't my baby Way you're acting lately makes me doubt Youse is still my baby, baby Seems my flame in your heart's done gone out A woman is a creature that has always been strange Just when you're sure of what you'll find She's gone and made a change Is you is or is you ain't my baby Maybe baby's found somebody new Or is my baby still my baby true Is you is or is you ain't my baby Maybe baby's found somebody new Or is my baby still my baby true
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Written by: BILLY AUSTIN, LOUIS JORDAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song OriginThe song "Is You Is or Is You Ain't (My Baby)" was originally composed by Louis Jordan and Billy Austin in 1943.
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LyricsThe song's title is an example of African American Vernacular English. It poses the question about the potentially fickle state of the singer's romantic relationship.
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Performance HistoryThe song was first recorded by Louis Jordan's band, the Tympany Five. However, it eventually became a staple in the repertoire of the Andrews Sisters.
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Animation AppearanceThe song appeared in the 1946 Tom and Jerry cartoon short, 'Solid Serenade', helping to popularize it among broader audiences.
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Musical InfluenceThe Andrews Sisters' rendition of the song has heavily influenced future performances and renditions. Their melodious harmonies and swinging rhythm continue to be a hallmark of the song.
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Films AppearanceThe song has been featured in a number of films including "Follow the Boys" (1944) and "Do the Right Thing" (1989).
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Song SuccessThe song was a hit for the Andrews Sisters and helped reaffirm their status as one of the top vocal groups of the era.
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RepertoireDespite not being one of their original songs, "Is You Is or Is You Ain't" is now associated along with hits like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" and "Rum and Coca Cola" in the repertoire of The Andrews Sisters.
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Jazz InfluenceConsidered a jazz standard, the song has been performed by well-respected jazz artists including Joe Jackson and Diana Krall.
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PreservationThe original sheet music and lyrics of the song are preserved in the Billy Austin Collection at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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