Let's Get Away from It All

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

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.


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1998
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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
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

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The Pied Pipers

The Pied Pipers were a popular singing group in the late 1930s and 1940s. Originally they consisted of eight members who had belonged to three separate groups: Jo Stafford from The Stafford Sisters, and seven male singers: John Huddleston, Hal Hopper, Chuck Lowry, Bud Hervey, George Tait, Woody Newbury, and Dick Whittinghill, who had belonged to two groups named The Four Esquires and The Three Rhythm Kings. Multi-instrumentalist Spencer Clark was also a member at one point. 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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