Always

The Ink Spots, Gordon MacRae, Irving Berlin

About Always

"Always" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin in 1925, as a wedding gift for his wife Ellin McKay, whom he married in 1926, and to whom he presented the substantial royalties. Although legend (and Groucho Marx) claims Berlin wrote the song "Always" for The Cocoanuts, he never meant for the song to be included in the play.


Year:
1992
2:33
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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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Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-born American composer and lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. He published his first song, "Marie from Sunny Italy", in 1907 and had his first major international hit, "Alexander's Ragtime Band" in 1911. more »

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11 facts about this song

Classification - Song Creation
The song "Always" was written and composed by Irving Berlin in 1925.
Classification - Song Dedication
It 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.
Classification - Performance
Over 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.
Classification - Cinematic Appearances
The 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).
Classification - Lyrics Interpretation
The 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.
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.
Classification - BillBoard Status
Patti 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.
Classification - Cultural Impact
Due to its popularity and timeless appeal, "Always" has ingrained itself into the fabric of American music culture.
Classification - Music Genre
The tune of "Always," which falls under the genre of pop standard and traditional pop, is renowned for its melodious and catchy rhythm.
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.
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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