Sing, Sing, Sing
Louis Prima
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Sing, sing, sing, sing Everybody start to sing La dee da, ho, ho, ho Now you're singing with a swing Sing, sing, sing, sing Everybody start to sing La dee da, ho, ho, ho Now you're singing with a swing And when the music goes around Everybody goes to town But here's something you should know Ho ho baby ho ho ho Sing, sing, sing, sing Everybody start to sing La dee da, ho, ho, ho Now you're singing with a swing And when the music goes around Everybody goes to town But here's something you should know Ho ho baby ho ho ho Sing, sing, sing, sing Everybody start to sing La dee da, ho, ho, ho Now you're singing with a swing
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Written by: LOUIS PRIMA
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15 facts about this song
Musical Style"Sing, Sing, Sing" is a Jazz song, well known for its big band style, and is one of the most famous pieces in swing music.
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CreatorsThe song was written by Louis Prima and arranged by Fletcher Henderson.
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Released DateIt was first recorded by Prima and his New Orleans Gang in March 1936.
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Wide UsageThe song has been used extensively in many movies, TV shows, and commercials due to its catchy rhythm and iconic trumpet solo.
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Benny Goodman's VersionIt is most famous for the version that was recorded by Benny Goodman and his band. It was a regular part of their repertoire and was often used as their finale due to its high energy level.
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Unique StructureThe song isn't a song in the traditional sense because it doesn't have structured verses or a bridge, but instead consists of a series of instrumental segments.
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Grammy Hall of FameThe rendition by Benny Goodman’s orchestra is considered one of the most recognisable pieces of music from the swing era and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1982.
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Vigorous DrummingThe drums in the song played by Gene Krupa stand out due to their vigorous and energetic beats.
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Unexpected EndingThe song has a very abrupt final chord, which adds to its dramatic effect and sets it apart from many other songs of the era.
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Improvisational SilencesThe song is known for its "stop-time" sections which provide opportunities for musicians to improvise while rest of the band stops playing or maintains a single repeated note.
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TributeMany modern swing bands, Jazz musicians and ensembles play "Sing, Sing, Sing" as a tribute to the classic swing era.
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Longer VersionThe original version is roughly 2-3 minutes long, but the 1937 Carnegie Hall concert version by Benny Goodman’s band stretched the tune to more than 8 minutes, adding a sense of epic grandeur.
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RevivalThe song played a major role in the revival of interest in swing dance and music in the late 1990s and remains an anthem for swing dancers even today.
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Notable PerformanceAt Carnegie Hall in 1938, Benny Goodman’s band played this song standing due to the overwhelming energy from the music and audience response.
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Use in BalletIn 1988, New York City Ballet choreographer George Balanchine created a ballet to the tune of "Sing, Sing, Sing". The dance is called "Ballo della Regina".
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