Let's Get Away from It All

Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Connie Haines & The Pied Pipers, Frank Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey

About Let's Get Away from It All

"Let's Get Away from It All" is a popular song with music by Matt Dennis and lyrics by Tom Adair, published in 1941. The song is most commonly associated with Frank Sinatra (who had a hit with it as a member of The Pied Pipers while he was a part of Tommy Dorsey's orchestra and later for his Come Fly with Me album), but many others have recorded it and it is considered a standard of traditional pop music.


Year:
1994
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I'm so tired of this dull routine
Up to town on the eight fifteen
Back at night, off to bed and then
Get up and start it all over again

Let's take a boat to Bermuda
Let's take a plane to Saint Paul
Let's take a kayak to Quincy or Nyack
Let's get away from it all

Let's take a trip in a trailer
No need to come back at all
Let's take a powder to Boston for chowder
Let's get away from it all

We'll travel 'round from town to town
We'll visit ev'ry state
And I'll repeat, I love you sweet
In all the forty eight

Let's go again to Niag'ra
This time we'll look at the fall
Let's leave our hut, dear
Get out of our rut, dear
Let's get away from it all
Hit the road
And really get away from it all

Let's motor down to Miami
Let's climb the Grand Canyon Wall
Let's catch a tuna
Way out in Laguna
Let's get away from it all

Let's travel South of the border
I'll get a real Spanish shawl
For me a muchacha
But not if I watcha
Let's get away from it all

They say there's no place
Quite like home
It's a charming thought and pure
But until the world we roam
How can we be sure

Let's spend a weekend in Dixie
I'll get a real southern drawl
Then off to Reno
But just to play keno
Let's get away from it all

We'll travel around from town to town
Visit every state
I'll repeat that I love you sweet
In all the forty eight

Off to Niag'ra
Next time we're digging the falls
Yes, we're leaving
We're hitting the road
Oh we're leaving
We're hitting the road
Yes, we're leaving
We're hitting the road
Oh, we're getting away from it all

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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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Written by: THOMAS MONTGOMERY ADAIR, MATT DENNIS

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Let's Get Away from It All" is a popular song written by Matt Dennis and Tom Adair in 1941. It's a splendid example of the collaborative nature of classic songwriting.
Artists' Collaboration
Frank Sinatra, The Pied Pipers, and Tommy Dorsey recorded the song together. This association presented a blend of Sinatra's rich baritone voice, the harmony of The Pied Pipers, and the spirited orchestration under Dorsey's direction.
Album Inclusion
The song was included in Frank Sinatra's 1958 album titled "Come Fly with Me". The album was themed around worldwide travel, making "Let's Get Away from It All" a perfect inclusion.
Popular Performances
A version of the song was performed by the band in the 1941 movie "Las Vegas Nights", which marked Frank Sinatra's screen debut.
Chart Performance
Although there’s no specific chart ranking for this song, “Come Fly with Me” peaked at number one on the Billboard charts, making it a significant part of Sinatra's legacy.
Cover Versions
The song, "Let's Get Away from It All", has been covered by numerous artists over the years including Rosemary Clooney, Della Reese, and Michael Bublé, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
Lyrics Specialty
The lyrics of the song suggest escaping to various locations around the world - making it a much-loved tune for those seeking an escape from the everyday routine.
Sinatra & Dorsey Collaboration
Before Frank Sinatra reached his peak of stardom, he had a successful stint as the singer in "Tommy Dorsey's band". "Let's Get Away from It All" is an indication of the chemistry and success of their collaboration.
Recording History
Sinatra first recorded the song with Tommy Dorsey and The Pied Pipers on February 24, 1941, for the Victor Label.
Part of Travel Trilogy
"Let's Get Away from It All" is considered one of Sinatra's 'travel trilogy' songs, the others being "Come Fly With Me" and "Around the World". These songs encourage the listener to explore and enjoy the world.

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