Them There Eyes
Louis Armstrong
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I was just minding my business Life was a beautiful song Didn't have a care nor worry Then you had to come along I fell in love with you first time I looked into them there eyes You've got a certain lil' cute way of flirtin' With them there eyes They make me feel happy, they make me blue No stallin' I'm fallin' Going in a big way for sweet little you My heart is jumpin' You sure started somethin' With them there eyes You'd better watch them if you're wise They sparkle, they bubble They're gonna get you in a whole lot of trouble You're overworkin' 'em There's danger lurkin' in Them there eyes Maybe you think I'm just flirtin' Maybe you think I'm all lies Just because I get romantic when I gaze in Them there eyes I fell in love with you first time I looked into them there eyes You've got a certain lil' cute way of flirtin' With them there eyes They make me feel happy, they make me blue No stallin' I'm fallin' Going in a big way for sweet little you My heart is jumpin' You sure started somethin' With them there eyes You'd better watch them if you're wise They sparkle They bubble They're gonna get you in a whole lot of trouble You're overworkin' 'em There's danger lurkin' in Them there eyes
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Written by: Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber, William Tracy
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15 facts about this song
Song Origin"Them There Eyes" is a jazz song that was first composed in 1930.
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Original ComposersThe original composers of this song are Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber, and William Tracey.
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Billie Holiday's VersionThe jazz song was popularized by Billie Holiday, who released her version in 1939.
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Emile Ford's VersionEmile Ford, a popular pop and rhythm and blues singer in the 1950s and 1960s, also recorded a version of the song.
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Louis Armstrong's VersionLouis Armstrong, an influential figure in jazz, also put his spin on "Them There Eyes." His version captured the authentic feel of New Orleans jazz.
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Song RecognitionThe song is now recognized as a jazz standard, given its popularity and the number of artists who have covered it.
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Popularity Over TimeDespite being over 90 years old, "Them There Eyes" is still commonly performed today by jazz musicians.
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Grammy Hall of FameBillie Holiday’s version of "Them There Eyes" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old and that have "qualitative or historical significance."
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Music StyleThe song is characterized by its upbeat tempo and is typically performed with a swing feel, which is common in jazz.
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Musical Structure"Them There Eyes" is structured as a 32-bar form song, a common structure for jazz and popular music during the early-mid 20th century.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Them There Eyes" refer to a romantic interest with sparkling eyes, a common theme in love songs of the era.
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Billie Holiday's ImpactBillie Holiday's version of "Them There Eyes" became iconic, helping to solidify her status as one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time.
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Live PerformancesAll three artists - Billie Holiday, Emile Ford, and Louis Armstrong - have performed "Them There Eyes" live, adding their unique flair to the song in concert settings.
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Success on ChartsOver the years, various versions of "Them There Eyes" have reached different positions on music charts worldwide, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Cultural Impact"Them There Eyes" has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, helping to keep the song relevant and known to new audiences.
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