Until the Real Thing Comes Along
Pha Terrell, Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds of Joy, Andy Kirk
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I'd work for you, I'd even slave for you I'd be a beggar or a knave for you (Whatever that is) And if that isn't love, it'll have to do Until the real thing comes along I'd gladly move the Earth for you To prove my love, dear, and its worth for you If that isn't love, it will have to do (Gotta do) Until the real thing comes along With all the words, dear, at my command I just can't make you understand I'll always love you, darling, come what may My heart is yours, what more can I say? (You want me to rob a bank? Well I won't do it) I'd sigh for you, yes, I'd even cry for you, yes I'd tear the stars down from the skies for you If that isn't love, well skip it, it'll have to do Until the real thing comes along Listen baby I'd even sigh for you, I'm 'bout ready to cry for you I'd tear the stars down from the skies for you If that isn't love, it'll have to do, baby, yes Until the real thing comes along (Here's the real thing, baby)
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Until the Real Thing Comes Along" is classified as jazz, embodying the big-band swing style that was popular during the 1930s and 1940s.
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Artist AffiliationThe song was recorded by both Andy Kirk and his Twelve Clouds of Joy and Fats Waller, both highly influential figures in early American jazz music.
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Composer InformationThis song was written by a team consisting of Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin, L.E. Freeman, Mann Holiner and Alberta Nichols.
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Recorded YearAndy Kirk and his band, the Twelve Clouds of Joy, recorded the track in 1936. Fats Waller recorded his own version later in the same year.
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Song ContentThe song is a sentimental ballad, expressing a sentiment of unwavering love and patience for the right person to come along. The title refers to the singer's intention to wait 'until the real thing comes along'.
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Song InfluenceThe song has been covered and recorded by numerous artists over the years, reinforcing its significance and influence in the American Jazz music repertoire.
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Original LabelWhen it was first recorded by Andy Kirk and his Twelve Clouds of Joy in 1936, the track was released under the Decca label.
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RecognitionDespite not being one of Fats Waller's most popular songs such as "Ain't Misbehaving," his rendition of "Until the Real Thing Comes Along" remains a noted recording within his discography.
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Andy Kirk's versionThis, being one of the prominent selections by Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy, features the deep, soulful voice of Pha Terrell.
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Fats Waller's versionIn Fats Waller's version, his playful piano playing stands out, accompanying his distinct, rich vocals.
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Follower renditionsOther artists besides Kirk and Waller who have sung "Until the Real Thing Comes Along" include Frank Sinatra in the 1960s and Ella Fitzgerald in the 1950s. This signifies the broad influence and popularity of the song in the jazz and pop music worlds.
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