No Strings

Fred Astaire

About No Strings

"No Strings (I'm Fancy Free)" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1935 film Top Hat, where it was introduced by Fred Astaire. In the film, the character played by Astaire is advised to get married and Astaire responds by saying he prefers to remain as a bachelor and he launches into this song and a major dance routine.(Top_Hat#Musical_numbers_and_choreography)


Year:
2002
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I wake up every morning with a smile on my face
Everything in it's place as it should be
I start out every morning just as free as the breeze
My cares upon the shelf
Because I find myself with

No strings and no connections
No ties to my affections
I'm fancy free and free for anything fancy

No dates that can't be broken

No words that can't be spoken
Especially when I am feeling romancy

Like a robin upon a tree
Like a sailor that goes to sea
Like an unwritten melody
I'm free, that's me

So

Bring on the big attraction
My decks are cleared for action
I'm fancy free and free for anything fancy

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Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer, musician and actor. His stage and subsequent film career spanned a total of 76 years, during which he made 31 musical films. He was named the fifth Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute. He is particularly associated with Ginger Rogers, with whom he made ten films. more »

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Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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11 facts about this song

Song Information
"No Strings (I'm Fancy Free)" is a popular song that was performed by Fred Astaire.
Music
The music for "No Strings" was composed by Irving Berlin.
Lyrics
The lyrics for the song were also written by Irving Berlin who was one of the major figures in American music during the first half of the 20th century.
Featured Film
The song was featured in the 1935 film "Top Hat", in which Fred Astaire starred opposite Ginger Rogers.
Solo Performance
"No Strings" is notable as one of Astaire's few solo singing performances. It is about a man who loves his freedom and doesn't want to be tied down in a relationship, wanting no "strings" that bind him.
Song Structure
The song was recorded by Astaire with Johnny Green and his orchestra.
Dance Routine
In the film "Top Hat," Astaire performed a dance routine to this song that is greatly admired for its grace, elegance, and seemingly effortless execution.
Award Nomination
The film "Top Hat" was nominated for four Academy Awards, and the music, including "No Strings," contributed to its best Picture nomination.
Cover Versions
Other artists who have covered "No Strings" include Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
Legacy
"No Strings" is one of Fred Astaire's most famous songs and it is still recognized and appreciated for its sophistication and maturity both in its lyrics and melody.
Lasting Impact
The song and its message of freedom from relationships reflect a common theme in Astaire's film work, where his characters often resist, then fall into, romantic entanglements. The impact of this theme has been lasting; modern interpretations still exist today.

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