Blue Hawaii
Bing Crosby
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Night and you and Blue Hawaii The night is heavenly and you are heaven to me Lovely you and Blue Hawaii With all this loveliness there should be love Come with me while the moon is on the sea The night is young and so are we, so are we Dreams come true in Blue Hawaii And mine could all come true this magic night of nights with you Come with me while the moon is on the sea (the moon is on the sea) The night is young and so are we (so are we) Dreams come true in Blue Hawaii And mine could all come true this magic night of nights with you
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Written by: LEO ROBIN, RAPLH RAINGER
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Blue Hawaii" is a popular song written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger for the 1937 Paramount Pictures film "Waikiki Wedding."
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Sung by Bing CrosbyThe song was initially performed by Bing Crosby in the film and it became widely popular after his renditions.
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Popular FilmThe film "Waikiki Wedding" starred Bing Crosby and Shirley Ross, which added to the fame of the "Blue Hawaii" song.
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Commercial Success"Blue Hawaii" was a huge commercial success and it was Crosby's signature song throughout the late 1930s.
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Notable AwardsIn 1937, the song earned an Oscar nomination for the category of Best Original Song.
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Cultural ImpactThe song "Blue Hawaii" is believed to have significantly contributed to the general public's romanticized view of Hawaii.
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Musical StyleThe song boasts a melodic tune that fused pop and Hawaiian folk, which was considered innovative at the time.
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Key Influence"Blue Hawaii" was seen as a key influence and a precursor to the "exotic music" genre that peaked in America during the 1950s and 1960s.
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Elvis Presley CoverIn 1961, the song "Blue Hawaii" was covered by Elvis Presley for his musical film of the same name. Presley's version also gained immense popularity.
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Yearly BroadcastEvery year, Bing Crosby's version of "Blue Hawaii" is featured in the annual "Crosby Christmas" radio broadcast.
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