Hooray for Hollywood
Johnny Mercer
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Hooray for Hollywood That screwy ballyhooey Hollywood Where any office boy or young mechanic can be a panic With just a good looking pan And any barmaid can be a star maid If she dances with or without a fan Hooray for Hollywood, Where you're terrific if you're even good Where anyone at all from Shirley Temple to Aimee Semple Is equally understood Go out and try your luck, you might be Donald Duck Hooray for Hollywood Hooray for Hollywood That phoney super-Coney Hollywood They come from Chillicothes and Paducas with their bazookas To get their names up in lights All armed with photos from local rotos With their hair in ribbon and legs in tights Hooray for Hollywood You may be homely in your neighbourhood But if you think that you can be an actor, see Mr. Factor He'll make a monkey look good Within a half an hour you'll look like Tyrone Power Hooray for Hollywood Hooray for Hollywood
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Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, RICHARD WHITING, RICHARD A. WHITING
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Time Period"Hooray for Hollywood" was first recorded and published in 1937, reflecting the rise of the American film industry in Hollywood during that time period.
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Composer and LyricistThe song was composed by Richard A. Whiting, while Johnny Mercer wrote the lyrics attributed to his famous songwriting prowess.
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Origin"Hooray for Hollywood" was written in Hollywood, California, the heart of the U.S. film industry, adding authenticity to its tribute to showbiz.
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Feature Film AppearanceThe song debuted in the 1937 film "Hollywood Hotel," a musical-comedy where it was performed by Frances Langford and John Payne.
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Style"Hooray for Hollywood" is considered a show tune, characteristic of the classic Hollywood era of musical productions.
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ThemesThe lyrics of the song satirically praise the Hollywood lifestyle, reflecting on the desire for fame and success in the entertainment industry.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Hooray for Hollywood" has been covered by numerous artists, including Doris Day, Nancy Sinatra, and Benny Goodman, among others.
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Cultural IconToday, the song is often associated with the Academy Awards, underlining its iconic status as a tribute to the Hollywood film industry.
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Recording Academy InductionIn 2007, "Hooray for Hollywood" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognized as a recording of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
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Johnny Mercer's InfluenceJohnny Mercer, as a lyricist of this song, was a notable figure in the development of the American Songbook, contributing to the popularity of American music worldwide with his witty and sophisticated lyrics.
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LegacyThe song is still regularly used on Hollywood-themed television episodes and movies, and it continues to be a celebratory anthem for Hollywood, the symbol of American cinema.
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