Old Devil Moon
Don Francks, Petula Clark
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I look at you and suddenly Something in your eyes I see Soon begins bewitching me It's that old devil moon That you stole from the skies It's that old devil moon in your eyes You and you glance make this romance Too hot to handle Stars in the night Blazing their light Can't hold a candle To your razzle-dazzle You've got me flyin' high and wide On a magic carpet ride Full of butterflies inside Wanna cry, wanna croon Wanna laugh like a loon It's that old devil moon in your eyes Just when I think I'm free as a dove Old devil moon Deep in your eyes Blinds me with love
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Written by: Burton Lane, E. Y. Harburg
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Old Devil Moon" is a popular song composed by Burton Lane, with lyrics by E.Y. Harburg for the 1947 musical "Finian's Rainbow" which starred Ella Logan.
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PerformanceElla Logan, as the original performer, popularized the song "Old Devil Moon" in Broadway theater. She sang it in the original Broadway production of "Finian's Rainbow."
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Cultural ImpactThe song has become a standard, recorded by many artists, which includes Petula Clark.
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Petula Clark VersionPetula Clark, an English singer, actress and composer, performed her version of "Old Devil Moon" in her album titled "The Sound of Petula Clark" released in 1972.
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Notable CoverFrank Sinatra also released a version of "Old Devil Moon" in his 1955 album titled "Swing Easy."
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Trivial FactElla Logan was actually a Scottish-American actress and singer, which likely contributed to her powerful delivery and unique interpretation of the song.
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Track InformationIn most renditions, the song runs for about 3 to 4 minutes, but Ella Logan's original Broadway rendition was slightly longer.
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Musical Style"Old Devil Moon" is characterized by its catchy tune and playful lyrics, fitting into musical comedy and jazz genres.
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AwardsDespite the popularity of the song, it did not win any awards. However, the musical it is from, "Finian's Rainbow", was nominated for multiple Tony awards in 1947.
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Film AdaptationElla Logan's performance of "Old Devil Moon" was not included in the 1968 film adaptation of "Finian's Rainbow", leading to a surge in popularity for the stage version.
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Critical ReceptionThe song "Old Devil Moon" has been noted by critics for its memorable melody and the clever, whimsical lyrics written by E.Y. Harburg.
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RecognitionThe song "Old Devil Moon" is often viewed as one of Burton Lane’s major contributions to the American Songbook.
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