Folks Who Live on the Hill

About Folks Who Live on the Hill

"The Folks Who Live on the Hill" is a 1937 popular song composed by Jerome Kern, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It was introduced by Irene Dunne in the 1937 film High, Wide, and Handsome and was recorded that year by Bing Crosby for Decca (#1462, mx DLA940A, Los Angeles 9/20/37). Guy Lombardo enjoyed chart success with the song in 1937. It has become particularly associated with Peggy Lee, who sang it on her 1957 album The Man I Love. Lee's performance was conducted by Frank Sinatra.  more »

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2003

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Someday we'll build a home 
On a hilltop high, you and I, 
Shiny and new, a cottage that two can fill. 
And we'll be pleased to be called 
"The folks who live on the hill." 

Someday we may be adding 
A thing or two, a wing or two. 
We will make changes as any family will. 
But we will always be called 
"The folks who live on the hill." 

Our veranda will command a view of meadows green, 
The sort of view that seems to want to be seen. 
And when the kids grow up and leave us, 
We'll sit and look at the same old view, just we two. 

Darby and Joan who, used to be Jack and Jill, 
The folks like to be called 
What they have always been called, 
"The folks who live on the hill." 

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Peggy Lee

Peggy Lee (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticated persona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and performer. She wrote music for films, acted, and created conceptual record albums—encompassing poetry, jazz, chamber pop, and art songs. more »

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