Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree

Glenn Miller

About Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree

"Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)" is a popular song that was made famous by Glenn Miller and by the Andrews Sisters during World War II. Its lyrics are the words of two young lovers who pledge their fidelity while one of them is away serving in the war. Originally titled "Anywhere the Bluebird Goes", the melody was written by Sam H. Stept as an updated version of the nineteenth-century English folk song "Long, Long Ago". Lew Brown and Charles Tobias wrote the lyrics and the song debuted in the 1939 Broadway musical Yokel Boy. After the United States entered the war in December 1941, Brown and Tobias modified the lyrics to their current form, with the chorus ending with "...till I come marching home"."Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" remained in Your Hit Parade's first place from October 1942 through January 1943. It was the longest period for a war song to hold first place. In February 18, 1942 the Glenn Miller Orchestra recorded the song with vocals by Tex Beneke, Marion Hutton, and The Modernaires. This record spent thirteen weeks on the Billboard charts and was ranked as the nation's twelfth best-selling recording of the year. In May the song was featured in the film Private Buckaroo as a performance by the Andrews Sisters with the Harry James orchestra and featuring a tap dancing routine by The Jivin' Jacks and Jills. This scene is often considered one of the most memorable of the film. The Andrews Sisters then released the song on Decca Records. (In a 1971 interview, Patty Andrews reported that this was their most requested song.) Many other artists released records of the song that year, including Kay Kyser. With the Miller, Andrews, and Kyser records all being popular on the radio, "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" became one of the few songs in history to have three different versions on the radio hit parade at the same time. The Andrews version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016. In 1943, Harold Adamson and Jimmy McHugh wrote "They Just Chopped Down the Old Apple Tree" for the film Around the World as a humorous parody of this song, which was recorded by The Dinning Sisters. Frank Loesser's and Arthur Schwartz's "They're Either Too Young or Too Old" from Thank Your Lucky Stars, also references the song when a woman tells her lover that she "can't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me" because all of the other men her age are also fighting in the war. More recently, "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" was featured in the films Twelve O'Clock High (1949), With a Song in My Heart (1952), Kiss Them for Me (1957), A Carol for Another Christmas (1964), In Dreams (1999) and The Master (2012). It also featured in the mini-series The Pacific, and an instrumental muzak version was featured in the film Devil (2010). 


Year:
2005
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#1

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I wrote my mother
I wrote my father 
And now I'm writing you too
I'm sure of mother
I'm sure of father
Now I wanna be sure of you
 
Don't sit under the apple tree  with anyone else but me
Anyone else but me, anyone else but me
No! No! No!
Just remember that I've been true to nobody else but you
So just be true to me
 
Don't go walking down lovers' lane with anyone else but me
Anyone else but me, anyone else but me
No! No! No!
Don't start showing off all your charms in somebody else's arms
You must be true to me
I'm so afraid that the plans we made underneath those moonlit skies
Will fade away and you're bound to stray if the stars get in your eyes
So, don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me
You're my L-O-V-E.
 
Don't sit under the apple tree  with anyone else but me
Anyone else but me, anyone else but me
No! No! No!
Just remember that I've been true to nobody else but you
So just be true to me
 
Don't go walking down lovers' lane with anyone else but me
Anyone else but me, anyone else but me
No! No! No!
Don't start showing off all your charms in somebody else's arms
You must be true to me
I'm so afraid that the plans we made underneath those moonlit skies
Will fade away and you're bound to stray if the stars get in your eyes
So, don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me

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Glenn Miller

Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 – missing in action December 15, 1944) was an American big band musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best known Big Bands. Miller's notable recordings include "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "A String of Pearls", "At Last", "(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo", "American Patrol", "Tuxedo Junction", and "Little Brown Jug". While he was traveling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Glenn Miller disappeared in bad weather over the English Channel. more »

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Written by: LEW BROWN, SAM H. STEPT, CHARLES TOBIAS

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10 facts about this song

Writer's History
"Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" is a popular song that was written by Sam H. Stept, Lew Brown, and Charles Tobias. These prolific songwriters were known for their contributions to popular music in the first half of the 20th century.
Trio Performance
The song is widely famous for being performed by Glenn Miller and The Andrews Sisters, a popular American trio.
World War Influence
The song was released in 1942, during World War II and quickly became a hit for its lyrical symbolism. It became one of the most popular songs among American soldiers overseas.
Big Band Sound
The version by Glenn Miller is particularly acclaimed for its big band sound. Big band was a popular genre of music during the 1940s, known for its large jazz ensembles.
Anti-Cheating Message
The song's lyrics warn soldiers not to be unfaithful while they're away at war, represented by the phrase 'don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me'.
Covers and Variations
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, each bringing their style to the tune. Some notable renditions include those by Kay Kyser, The Squadronaires, and even an updated version by Barry Manilow.
Chart Success
"Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" was incredibly successful on the charts. The version by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra reached number one on the Billboard charts, where it remained for several weeks.
Worldwide Recognition
With its war-related theme, the song became popular not only in the United States but also in other allied countries involved in World War II.
Movie Appearance
The song was featured in the 1942 movie 'Private Buckaroo', which starred The Andrews Sisters and further contributed to the song's popularity.
Song's Legacy
Today, "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" continues to be a symbol of the World War II era, and remains a popular choice for performances at 1940s-themed events and commemoration ceremonies.

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