You Were Meant for Me
Gene Kelly
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You were meant for me, I was meant for you Nature patterned you and when she was done You were all the sweet things rolled up in one You're like a plaintive melody That never lets me free For I'm content the angels must have sent you And they meant you just for me You were meant for me, I was meant for you Nature patterned you and when she was done You were all the sweet things rolled up in one You're like a plaintive melody That never lets me free For I'm content the angels must have sent you And they meant you just for me
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Written by: ARTHUR FREED, NACIO BROWN, NACIO HERB BROWN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"You Were Meant for Me" is a song written by Arthur Freed, a well-known lyricist and producer.
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Popular SingersThe song was popularized by Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelly, two prominent figures in American film and music during the 1950s.
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Film AppearanceThis piece featured prominently in the film "Singin' in the Rain" which was released in 1952.
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Romantic SceneThe scene in the movie features Gene Kelly serenading Debbie Reynolds with the song in an empty soundstage, creating one of the most tender moments in the film.
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Gene Kelly's PerformanceDespite being most famous for his dancing, Gene Kelly also had a beautiful singing voice, which he showcased in this song.
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Connection to Arthur FreedThe song "You were Meant for Me" is especially significant because the film in which it appears, "Singin' in the Rain", is a tribute to the late 1920s Hollywood when sound pictures were introduced. This time period was when Arthur Freed began his career as a lyricist.
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Chart SuccessEven though "You Were Meant for Me" wasn't released as a single, it has remained popular and iconic due to its appearance in "Singin' in the Rain" and continues to be covered by various artists.
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Debbie Reynolds' AgeDuring the filming of "Singin’ in the Rain", Debbie Reynold was just 19 years old and had no dancing experience before this film.
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Film's Legacy"Singin' in the Rain" is considered one of the greatest musicals in the history of cinema, and "You Were Meant for Me" is one of its key songs.
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Multiple CoversOver the years, "You Were Meant for Me" has been sung by many different artists including Bing Crosby, Art Tatum, and Sam Cooke, showcasing the timeless appeal of the song.
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