San Francisco
Judy Garland
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It only takes a tiny corner of This great big world to make a place you love My home up on the hill I find I love you still I've been away but now I'm back to tell you San Francisco Open your golden gate You let no stranger wait outside your door San Francisco Here is your wandering one Saying I'll wander no more Other places only make me love you best Tell me you're the heart of all the golden west San Francisco Welcome me home again I'm coming home To go roaming no more
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Written by: Walter Jurmann, Gus Kahn, Bronislaw Kaper
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre"San Francisco" by Judy Garland is classified under the genre of traditional pop, which was the widespread style particular to the 1940s and 1950s.
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AlbumThe song is featured in the soundtrack album "San Francisco" that was released in conjunction with the movie of the same name.
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Release Date"San Francisco" was released on the 1st of January 1936.
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Songwriter and ComposerThe song was written by Gus Kahn and Bronislaw Kaper, two stalwarts of the music industry during that period.
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Singing StyleJudy Garland's rendition of "San Francisco" is characterized by her strong, emotional conviction and clear enunciation.
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Film Inclusion"San Francisco" was performed by Judy Garland in the 1936 disaster film also titled "San Francisco," setting the mood for love amid the backdrop of the 1906 earthquake.
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Notable PerformancesThe song was performed at Garland's concert at the London Palladium in November 1951, which was also her first performance outside the US after the Second World War.
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Awards and AccoladesWhile the song "San Francisco" itself did not receive awards, the movie in which it appeared was nominated for several Oscars, including Best Picture.
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Impact on Career"San Francisco" solidified Garland's status as a leading lady in Hollywood and contributed to her being one of the most famous actresses of her time.
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Pop CultureThe song "San Francisco" continued to be associated with Judy Garland even decades later, long evidencing her timeless appeal.
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Covers and RenditionsApart from Judy Garland, several other artists have covered the song "San Francisco" in their style, with diverse arrangements attesting to the song's enduring popularity.
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Origin StoryWhile the song was specifically composed for the movie "San Francisco," it has since then become emblematic of the city itself, often performed and played at events across the city.
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