There's No Business Like Show Business
Frank Sinatra
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There's no business like show business like no business I know Everything about it is appealing, everything that traffic will allow Nowhere could you get that happy feeling when you are stealing that extra bow There's no people like show people, they smile when they are low Even with a turkey that you know will fold, you may be stranded out in the cold Still you wouldn't change it for a sack of gold, let's go on with the show The butcher, the baker, the grocer, the clerk Are secretly unhappy men because The butcher, the baker, the grocer, the clerk Get paid for what they do but no applause They'd gladly bid their dreary jobs goodbye for anything theatrical and why? There's no business like show business and I tell you it's so Traveling through the country is so thrilling, standing out in front on opening nights Smiling as you watch the theater filling, and there's your billing out there in lights There's no people like show people, they smile when they are low Angels come from everywhere with lots of jack, and when you lose it, there's no attack Where could you get money that you don't give back? let's go on with the show (There's no business like show business like no business I know) You get word before the show has started that your favorite uncle died at dawn Top of that, your pa and ma have parted, you're broken-hearted, but you go on (There's no people like show people, they smile when they are low) Yesterday they told you you would not go far, that night you open and there you are Next day on your dressing room they've hung a star, let's go on with the show!!
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Written by: Irving Berlin
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12 facts about this song
Song Origins"There's No Business Like Show Business" is a popular song, originating from the 1946 musical "Annie Get Your Gun." The music and lyrics were written by revered American songwriter Irving Berlin.
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Irving BerlinIrving Berlin was a Russian-born American composer and lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His music forms a significant part of the Great American Songbook.
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Role of Ethel MermanIn the original Broadway production of "Annie Get Your Gun", the song was introduced by Ethel Merman who played the role of Annie Oakley. Merman was known as the "First Lady of the musical comedy stage".
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Bing CrosbyBing Crosby recorded this song with The Andrews Sisters on December 27, 1949. Crosby was one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation.
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Frank SinatraThe Sinatra version of this song was part of the album "Ring-a-Ding-Ding!" which was the first album he released on his own record label, Reprise Records, in 1961.
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Dick HaymesDick Haymes recorded his version of "There's No Business Like Show Business" for his album "Rain or Shine" in 1960. Haymes was a popular singer and actor from Argentina, known for his baritone voice.
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Judy GarlandJudy Garland, an iconic American actress and singer, recorded this song for the film "I Could Go On Singing" in 1963. This was Garland's final film role.
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Mary HopkinThe Welsh folk singer Mary Hopkin recorded a version of the song in 1972 for her album "Live at the Royal Festival Hall". She was one of the earliest artists to sign to The Beatles' Apple label.
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The Andrews SistersThe Andrews Sisters were an American close harmony singing group, who teamed up with Bing Crosby for a version of this song. The trio consisted of sisters LaVerne, Maxene, and Patty Andrews.
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Cultural ImpactOver the years, “There's No Business Like Show Business” has become a standard, recorded by many artists, and is often used as an anthem for the entertainment industry.
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Academy Award-Nominated FilmThe song also served as the title for a 1954 movie musical, which was nominated for three Academy Awards. Ethel Merman reprised her performance for the film.
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Song’s LyricsThe lyrics of the song, highlighting the hardships and rewards of a life in the entertainment industry, has resonated with many performers making it an enduring classic in the world of show business.
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