Swing High, Swing Low

The Ink Spots

About Swing High, Swing Low

For the Ink Spots compilation album, see "Swing High, Swing Low (1991 album)"Swing High, Swing Low is a popular song written by Ralph Freed and Burton Lane. It was recorded by The Ink Spots in the year of 1937.


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Swing high, swing low
Swing to and fro
Not fast, not slow
A little swing can do more than anything else for you

Swing out, swing in
It's not a sin
So let's begin
You'll never get the gate if your swinging is up to date

When your one and only
Complains that he's lonely and blue
A rhythmical campaign can do more than champagne
To see him through

Swing high, swing low
Swing to and fro
Not fast, not slow
And if you think you can't swing high, swing low

When your one and only
Complains that he's lonely and blue
A rhythmical campaign can do more than champagne
To see him through

Swing high, swing low
Swing to and fro
Not fast, not slow
And if you think you can't swing high, swing low

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The Ink Spots

The Ink Spots were a vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and the subgenre doo-wop. They and the Mills Brothers, another black vocal group of the same period, gained much acceptance in both the white community and black community. They were inducted into the vocal group hall of fame in 1999. more »

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Written by: FREED, LANE

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9 facts about this song

Title and Release Date
"Swing High, Swing Low" is a song by the American vocal quartet The Ink Spots, released in the year 1941.
Contributors
The lyrics were written by Ralph Freed, and the music was composed by Burton Lane, known for his Broadway musicals and film scores.
Inspiration
The song "Swing High, Swing Low" is from the 1937 movie of the same name. Starring Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray, it's a romantic comedy about a dancer and a trumpet player.
The Group
The Ink Spots were a popular vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s, known for their smooth, harmonic pop and ballad style.
Unique Format
A signature of the Ink Spots was the format of their songs— a tenor voice would sing the lead for a verse or two, then a bass voice would take over with a spoken word interlude. "Swing High, Swing Low" also displays this structure.
Recognition
Despite being overshadowed by their superhits like "If I Didn't Care" and "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire," "Swing High, Swing Low" still remains a beloved song from the Ink Spots' discography.
Record Label
The song was released under the American record label, Decca, which also released music for several other renowned artists of the time, such as Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong.
Style and Influence
This song reflects The Ink Spots' influence on the evolution of R&B and Rock n' Roll. The group's unique sound, including this song's harmonies and rhythmic style, is said to have influenced Rock n’ Roll pioneers such as Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
Legacy
Today, "Swing High, Swing Low" and other hits by The Ink Spots are not only enjoyed by fans of vintage music but also by younger generations who discover them in movies and video games, including the Fallout series, which has featured many of their songs on its soundtracks.

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