Never Gonna Dance
Fred Astaire
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Though, I'm left without a penny The wolf was discreet He left me my feet And so, I put them down on anything But the la belle La perfectly swell romance Never gonna dance Never gonna dance Only gonna love Never gonna dance Have I a heart that acts like a heart Or is it a crazy drum Beating the weird tattoos Of the St. Louis Blues? Have I two eyes to see your two eyes Or see myself on my toes Dancing to radios Or Major Edward Bowes? Though, I'm left without a penny The wolf was discreet He left me my feet And so, I put them down on anything But the la belle La perfectly swell romance Never gonna dance Never gonna dance Only gonna love Never gonna dance I'll put my shoes on beautiful trees I'll give my rhythm back to the breeze My dinner clothes may dine where they please For all I really want is you And to Groucho Marx, I give my cravat To Harpo goes my shiny silk hat And to heaven, I give a vow To adore you, I'm starting now To be much more positive that Though, I'm left without my penny The wolf was not smart He left me my heart And so, I cannot go for anything But the la belle La perfectly swell romance Never gonna dance Never gonna dance Only gonna love you Never gonna dance
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Written by: DOROTHY FIELDS, JEROME KERN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Artists' Contribution"Never Gonna Dance" is a song performed by renowned artists Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Jerome Kern is the composer behind this fantastic musical composition.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song is a part of the soundtrack for the 1936 movie "Swing Time", directed by George Stevens, where Astaire and Rogers star as the lead characters.
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Oscar WinThe film "Swing Time" won an Oscar for Best Music, Original Song, recognizing the contributions of Jerome Kern (music) and Dorothy Fields (lyrics) for the song "The Way You Look Tonight".
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Chart AchievementThough we don't have specific chart data for "Never Gonna Dance" alone, it's part of one of the most successful movie musicals of all time, and that era saw numerous songs become chart-toppers from the soundtrack.
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Key SceneIn "Swing Time", "Never Gonna Dance" is featured in a pivotal scene that showcases Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' dancing prowess – the pair performs a sorrowful and intricate dance number on a grand art deco set.
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Nominated ChoreographyThe choreography in "Never Gonna Dance" was created by the legendary Hermes Pan, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his work in "Swing Time".
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Dance StyleOne of the standout elements in the song's dance sequence is the unique style of tap dance, mixed with elements of ballroom, showcasing the versatility of Astaire and Rogers.
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Signature Kern CompositionJerome Kern's signature musical composition is evident in "Never Gonna Dance" which features a blend of sentimentality, sophistication, and melodic creativity.
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Film ImpactDespite the title, "Never Gonna Dance" is ironically the last dance number in "Swing Time", and it's also considered one of the greatest dance sequences in cinema history.
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Tribute to the SongThe song was performed by Barbara Cook on her Oscar-winning tribute album "Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim" in 2002, showing the long-lasting impact and influence of "Never Gonna Dance".
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