I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
Judy Garland
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I'm always chasing rainbows Watching clouds drifting by My schemes are just like all my dreams Ending in the sky Some fellows look and find the sunshine I always look and find the rain Some fellows make a winning sometimes I never even make a gain Believe me, I'm always chasing rainbows Waiting to find a little bluebird in vain I'm always chasing rainbows Watching clouds drifting by My schemes are just like all my dreams Ending in the sky Some fellows look and find the sunshine I always look and find the rain Some fellows make a winning sometimes I never even make a gain Believe me, I'm always chasing rainbows
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Written by: HARRY CARROLL, JOSEPH JOE MC CARTHY
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9 facts about this song
Original Source"I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" is not originally a song by Judy Garland. It is adapted from an early 20th-century song tagged from the opera "Oh Look!" by Harry Carroll in 1917.
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Lyrics SourceThe lyrics of the song were written by Joseph McCarthy, a well-known lyricist of the times, who penned numerous pop songs and Broadway scores in the first half of the 20th century.
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First Film AppearanceThe song first appeared in the film 'Ziegfeld Girl' where Judy Garland performed it in 1941, although she never recorded a studio version of the song.
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Derived MelodyThe melody of "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" is actually based on a segment of Frédéric Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu".
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Significant CoversSince the song’s first release, this classic tune has been covered by artists like Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett, proving its lasting appeal across different musical genres.
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Judy Garland's Other WorksJudy Garland is best known for the timeless classic "Over the Rainbow" from "The Wizard of Oz" and "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" is often seen as another reflection of her continued pursuit of happiness and success.
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Video Game AppearanceIn a more modern use of the song, "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" was used in the 2010 video game, "BioShock 2", which brought the song to a new generation of fans.
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Tragic ConnectionThe song is often seen as a reflection of Judy Garland’s life, who despite her fame and success, had her life marked with struggles, making "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" a somewhat tragic and poignant song in her repertoire.
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ThemeThe song's theme involves dreaming and yearning for something better, which resonates with many people’s life experiences, as the narrator describes their perennial pursuit (“chasing”) of elusive rewards (“rainbows”), which could be interpreted as dreams, goals, or happiness.
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