Liza
George Gershwin, Leo Reisman & His Orchestra, Nat King Cole
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Liza, Liza, skies are gray But if you smile on me, all the clouds will roll away. Liza, Liza, don't delay Come keep me company, and the clouds will roll away See the honey moon a-shinnig down We could make a date with Parson Brown. So, Liza, Liza name the day When you'll belong to me, and the clouds will roll away
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Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, GUS KAHN, IRA GERSHWIN
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
ARTIST ORIGINSAl Jolson, a Lithuanian-born American singer, comedian, and actor.
- Duke Ellington, an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra.
- George Gershwin, an American composer and pianist.
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SONG INCEPTIONThe song "Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)" was written by George Gershwin, and lyricized by his brother Ira Gershwin and Gus Kahn.
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SONG DEBUTThe song was introduced by Al Jolson in the 1929 film "Show Girl."
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ELLINGTON'S INTERPRETATIONDuke Ellington covered the song in 1941. His version turned it into a true jazz standard.
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LYRICAL THEMEThe song is a passionate declaration of love by a man to a woman named Liza.
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GEORGE GERSHWIN'S MUSICAL STYLEThe song exhibits Gershwin's blend of classical and jazz elements, a signature characteristic of his compositions.
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AL JOLSON'S PERFORMANCEJolson's performance in "Show Girl" elevated the popularity of the song, being both an influential entertainer and a leading figure in the music industry of his time.
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DUKE ELLINGTON'S RENDITIONEllington's jazz rendition added new undertones to the song, demonstrating his unique approach in interpreting music.
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WIDE REACHThe song gained significant popularity and has been covered by numerous artists over the decades, including Ella Fitzgerald and Benny Goodman.
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CONTINUED RELEVANCEToday, "Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)" remains a popular choice for musicians exploring classic jazz and pop repertoire.
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MUSICAL LEGACYApart from "Liza", these three artists are widely known for collaborating on other influential works - both individually and collectively, contributing greatly to the American music scene of the 20th century.
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