What Are You Doing New Year's Eve
The Orioles
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Maybe it's much too early in the game Oh, but I thought I'd ask you just the same What are you doing New Year's New Year's Eve? Wonder whose arms are holding you so tight When it's exactly twelve o'clock at night Welcoming in the New Year New Year's Eve Maybe I'm crazy to suppose I'd ever be the one you chose Out of a thousand invitations You received Well, but just in case I stand one little chance Here comes the jackpot question in advance What are you doing New Year's New Year's Eve? Maybe I'm crazy to suppose I'd ever be the one that you chose Out of a thousand invitations You received Well, but just in case I stand one little chance Here comes the jackpot question in advance What are you doing New Year's New Year's Eve?
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Written by: Frank Loesser
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist History"The Orioles" are considered one of the earliest successful doo-wop groups in American music history, paving the way for the genre's enormous popularity in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Song's Original Writer"What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve" was written in 1947 by Frank Loesser, who also wrote songs for popular Broadway musicals like "Guys and Dolls" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying".
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Song Release DetailsThe Orioles' rendition of "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" was released in 1949.
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Historic PrestigeThe Orioles' version of “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve" is often regarded as one of the classic renditions of this song.
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Chart PerformanceThe Orioles' "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" reached number 9 on Billboard magazine's Race Records chart in early 1950.
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Song's GenreThe Orioles' "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" is classified under the rhythm and blues genre. The song also has an element of doo-wop style, a hallmark of The Orioles.
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Cultural ImpactDespite being over 70 years old, "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" by "The Orioles" is still played on radio during the holiday season, highlighting its timeless appeal.
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Song Cover VersionsNumerous other artists have covered “What Are You Doing New Year's Eve", including Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Connick Jr., and Kacey Musgraves, showcasing the song's enduring popularity.
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Unique CharacteristicsThe Orioles' rendition of "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" is noted for its rich harmonies and soulful vocals, characteristic of the group's doo-wop sound.
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The Orioles LineupThe lineup of The Orioles during the recording of "What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve" included Sonny Til, Alexander Sharp, George Nelson, Johnny Reed, and Tommy Gaither.
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