Embraceable You
George Gershwin, Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
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Dozens of girls would storm up I had to lock my door Somehow I couldn't warm up To one before What was it that controlled me What kept my love life lean My intuition told me You'd come on the scene Lady listen to the rhythm of my heartbeat And you'll get just what I mean Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you Embrace me, you irreplaceable you Just one look at you my heart grew tipsy in me You and you alone bring out the gypsy in me I love all the many charms about you Above all I want my arms about Don't be a naughty baby, Come to papa come to papa do My sweet embraceable you
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Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Origins"Embraceable You" is actually a jazz standard written by George Gershwin, featuring lyrics by his brother Ira Gershwin. It wasn't written specifically for Fred Astaire.
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Initial ReleaseThis song was initially included in 1930's operetta, "Girl Crazy."
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Fred Astaire's CoverFred Astaire, while not the original performer, is well-known for his recording of "Embraceable You." He often incorporated it into his acts and films.
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Song Composition"Embraceable You" is notable for its complex harmonies and chord progressions, a trademark of George Gershwin's work.
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Popular CoversThe song has been covered by many artists over the years, including legendary figures like Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Garland Wilson, Judy Garland, and Nat King Cole, among others.
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Influence"Embraceable You" has been a major influence on jazz and popular music and continues to be performed and recorded by contemporary artists.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is widely regarded as one of Gershwin's best and most romantic compositions. Some music critics view it as one of the most perfectly constructed of Gershwin's songs.
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Major PerformancesAstaire's rendition of "Embraceable You" was featured in his 1949 MGM musical, "The Barkleys of Broadway."
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Lasting LegacyThe song has become a standard in the Great American Songbook, a collection of the most influential American songs of the 20th century.
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Pop Culture"Embraceable You" was featured in the 2004 biographical film, "De-Lovely," which is about American composer Cole Porter. In the film, the song is performed by Robbie Williams.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2005, Nat King Cole's version of "Embraceable You" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old and that have "qualitative or historical significance."
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