Lullaby of Birdland
George Shearing, Neil Swainson
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Lullaby of Birdland, that's what I Always hear when you sigh Never in my wordland Could there be ways to reveal In a phrase how I feel Have you ever heard two turtle doves Bill and coo when they love? That's the kind of magic Music we make with our lips when we kiss And there's a weepy old willow He really knows how to cry That's how I'd cry in my pillow If you should tell me farewell and goodbye Lullaby of Birdland whisper low Kiss me sweet and we'll go Flyin' high in Birdland High in the sky up above All because we're in love
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Written by: George Shearing, George David Weiss
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Lullaby of Birdland" was composed by British jazz pianist Sir George Shearing in 1952.
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LyricsThe lyrics were written by American songwriter George David Weiss.
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InspirationThe song was named after Birdland, a popular jazz club in New York City. The club was named after jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker, whose nickname was "Bird."
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Popular UsageThe instrumental version of "Lullaby of Birdland" served as theme song for the “Birdland” radio show broadcasted from WABC in New York.
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PerformancesSome famous singers that have performed "Lullaby of Birdland" include Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Mel Tormé, and Bill Haley & His Comets.
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Music StyleThe song has been described as a bebop standard, a type of fast-tempo jazz with complex melodies and harmonies.
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CoversThis song has been covered by many artists across various genres, showing its timeless appeal and adaptability.
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AwardsGeorge Shearing was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007, in part due to his work on "Lullaby of Birdland."
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Legacy"Lullaby of Birdland" has become an iconic jazz standard and is considered an essential part of the jazz repertoire.
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Sheet MusicThe original sheet music for "Lullaby of Birdland" is preserved in the Library of Congress' National Jukebox.
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RecordingsThere are over 500 known recordings of "Lullaby of Birdland," making it one of the most recorded jazz standards of all time.
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