Dearie
Ethel Merman, Ray Bolger
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Dearie, do you remember when we Waltzed to the Sousa band My wasn't the music grand Chowder parties down by the seashore Every Fourth of July, test your memory My Dearie Do you recall when Henry Ford couldn't even fix The running board under a Chandler six Dearie, life was cheery In the good old days gone by Do you remember? Uh huh! Well if you remember Wonderful! Well Dearie, you're much older than I What? Hey, wait a minute, Honey, I just got a long memory that's all. Dearie, do you remember when we Stayed up all night to get Pittsburgh on a crystal set Keystone movies, Coogan and Chaplin Made you laugh and then cry Test your memory, my Dearie Do you recall when Orville Wright flew at Kittyhawk But take it from me I would rather walk Dearie, life was cheery In the good old days gone by Do you remember Uh huh! Well if you remember Well? Well, Dearie, you're much older than I Ha Ha! I'll kill you Dearie, do you remember how they Loved Harry Lauder's act My wasn't the Palace packed Jenny Lind presented by Barnum Sang her sweet lullaby Test your memory my Dearie, Chicago all in flames Sure caused a terrific row They blamed it on Mrs. O'Leary's cow Dearie, life was cheery In the good old days gone by Do you remember? Well if you remember, Well, Dearie, you're much older than, Quite a bit older than, You're older than I.
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Written by: BOB HILLIARD, DAVE MANN
Lyrics © BOURNE CO., CARLIN AMERICA INC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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10 facts about this song
Song History"Dearie" was written by Mary Rodgers and Martin Charnin. The song has been performed by multiple artists, including Ethel Merman, Gordon MacRae, and Jo Stafford.
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Ethel Merman FactEthel Merman, known for her powerful mezzo-soprano voice, was an American actress and singer, largely recognized as the premier musical comedy performer of her era.
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Gordon MacRae FactA talented baritone, Gordon MacRae was also an actor and presented on both the big screen and the Broadway stage. He was famous for his performances in musical films such as "Oklahoma!" and "Carousel."
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Jo Stafford FactJo Stafford was an American pop singer renowned for her versatility. She is most notable for her ability to smoothly transition between various music genres including folk, opera, and pop.
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Collaboration FactWhile Merman, MacRae, and Stafford each made individual contributions to the world of music. Their version of "Dearie" was not a collaboration but individual renditions.
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Song Popularity Fact"Dearie" received considerable acclaim and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Each artist has contributed to its sustained success across the years.
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Location FactThe song "Dearie" has been performed at numerous high-profile venues, including Broadway theaters, making it a staple in the world of musical theatre.
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Style FactThe song is often described as have a distinctive "show-tune" quality, adhering to traditional Broadway style with its catchy melodies and theatrical lyrics.
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Recordings FactEach artist–Ethel Merman, Gordon MacRae, and Jo Stafford–each recorded their own unique version of "Dearie".
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Influence FactThe song "Dearie" remains a significant contribution to the golden age of musical theatre and contributed to the success of the artists who performed it:
Merman, MacRae, and Stafford.
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