Always
The Ink Spots, Gordon MacRae, Irving Berlin
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Always The Ink Spots Written by Irving Berlin This version not released as a single Five versions charted in 1926, two in 1944, and two more in 1945. MONOLOGUE: I'll be loving you, babe, only always. With a real crazy love that's true always. When these dreams that you've planned.. need a little helpin' hand, well, say, honey, I'll understand always. Yeah, always! 'cause things may not be fair, always. But that's exactly when I'm gonna be true always. Not for just sixty minutes, not for twenty-four hours, not even for a whole darned YEAR, three hundred and sixty-five days, but I mean always!! Things may not be fair always That's when I'll be there always Not for just an hour And not for just a day Not for just a year but always
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Written by: Irving Berlin
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11 facts about this song
Classification - Song CreationThe song "Always" was written and composed by Irving Berlin in 1925.
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Classification - Song DedicationIt is often mentioned that "Always" was a wedding gift from Irving Berlin to his wife Ellin. He reportedly promised her the royalties of this song as a testament of his love.
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Classification - PerformanceOver the years, "Always" has been covered by a plethora of artists including Frank Sinatra, Leonard Cohen, Martha Tilton, Guy Lombardo, and Phil Collins, making it an enduring standard in the music industry.
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Classification - Cinematic AppearancesThe song was notably included in the soundtrack of the 1926 silent film "The Duchess of Buffalo". It has additionally featured in other films such as "The Sunshine Boys" (1975) and "The Diary of Anne Frank" (1959).
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Classification - Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Always" have been universally interpreted as a rendition of timeless love. The songwriter beautifully pens down the promise of constant love and support, through each verse of the song.
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Classification - Song Structure"Always" is composed in AABA format, a popular song structure of the early 20th century. It begins with two similar sections, a contrasting section, and then returns to the original section.
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Classification - BillBoard StatusPatti Page's version of "Always" charted on the Billboard Top 100 in 1956, further demonstrating how the song has been a favorite for many artists to record and perform.
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Classification - Cultural ImpactDue to its popularity and timeless appeal, "Always" has ingrained itself into the fabric of American music culture.
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Classification - Music GenreThe tune of "Always," which falls under the genre of pop standard and traditional pop, is renowned for its melodious and catchy rhythm.
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Classification - Composition"Always" is noted for its key modulation. The song starts in the key of E-flat, modulates to G-flat for the second verse, and then returns to the original key for the final verse.
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Classification - Musical Achievements"Always" has been inducted into the Great American Songbook, a collection of the most important and influential American songs of the 20th century.
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