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"Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)" is a song composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Gus Kahn. It was introduced in 1929 by Ruby Keeler (as Dixie Dugan) in Florenz Ziegfeld's musical Show Girl. The stage performances were accompanied by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. On the show's opening night in Boston on June 25, 1929, Keeler's husband and popular singer Al Jolson suddenly stood up from his seat in the third row and sang a chorus of the song, much to the surprise of the audience and Gershwin himself. Jolson recorded the song a few days later on July 6, 1929, and his rendition rose to number nine on the charts of the day. 


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2013
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Liza, Liza
Skies are gray
But when you smile at me
All the clouds will roll away

Liza, Liza
Don't delay
Come keep me company
And the clouds will roll away

See the honey moon is shinin' down
We should make a date 
With Parson Brown
Oh, my Liza

My Liza 
Name the day
Cause you belong to me
And the clouds have rolled away

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Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and big-band leader. Ellington wrote over 1,000 compositions. In the opinion of Bob Blumenthal of The Boston Globe, "[i]n the century since his birth, there has been no greater composer, American or otherwise, than Edward Kennedy Ellington." A major figure in the history of jazz, Ellington's music stretched into various other genres, including blues, gospel, film scores, popular, and classical. His career spanned more than 50 years and included leading his orchestra, composing an inexhaustible songbook, scoring for movies, composing stage musicals, and world tours. Several of his instrumental works were adapted into songs that became standards. Due to his invent… more »

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Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, GUS KAHN, IRA GERSHWIN

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

ARTIST ORIGINS
Al Jolson, a Lithuanian-born American singer, comedian, and actor. - Duke Ellington, an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra. - George Gershwin, an American composer and pianist.
SONG INCEPTION
The song "Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)" was written by George Gershwin, and lyricized by his brother Ira Gershwin and Gus Kahn.
SONG DEBUT
The song was introduced by Al Jolson in the 1929 film "Show Girl."
ELLINGTON'S INTERPRETATION
Duke Ellington covered the song in 1941. His version turned it into a true jazz standard.
LYRICAL THEME
The song is a passionate declaration of love by a man to a woman named Liza.
GEORGE GERSHWIN'S MUSICAL STYLE
The song exhibits Gershwin's blend of classical and jazz elements, a signature characteristic of his compositions.
AL JOLSON'S PERFORMANCE
Jolson's performance in "Show Girl" elevated the popularity of the song, being both an influential entertainer and a leading figure in the music industry of his time.
DUKE ELLINGTON'S RENDITION
Ellington's jazz rendition added new undertones to the song, demonstrating his unique approach in interpreting music.
WIDE REACH
The song gained significant popularity and has been covered by numerous artists over the decades, including Ella Fitzgerald and Benny Goodman.
CONTINUED RELEVANCE
Today, "Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)" remains a popular choice for musicians exploring classic jazz and pop repertoire.
MUSICAL LEGACY
Apart from "Liza", these three artists are widely known for collaborating on other influential works - both individually and collectively, contributing greatly to the American music scene of the 20th century.

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