Play a Simple Melody
Dick Haymes, Jo Stafford
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Won't you play some simple melody Like my mother sang to me One with a good old-fashioned harmony Play some simple melody Musical demon, set your honey a-dreamin', Won't you play me some rag Just change that classical nag to some sweet beautiful drag If you will play from a copy of a tune That is choppy you'll get all my applause And that is simply because I wanna listen to rag Play for me That good old-fashioned harmony Oh, won't you play for me A simple melody Play from a copy of a tune that is choppy You'll get all of my applause because I wanna rag it Ragtime melody
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Written by: IRVING BERLIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song History"Play a Simple Melody" is a classic popular song written by Irving Berlin in 1914.
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Ethel Merman's PerformanceEthel Merman, a famous American actress and singer, performed "Play a Simple Melody" in many stage performances, popularizing the song with her strong, vibrant voice.
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Jo Stafford CoverAmerican singer Jo Stafford also covered "Play a Simple Melody" in 1950, adding her own soothing, mellow twist to the song.
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Georgia Gibbs VersionApart from these artists, "Georgia Gibbs", renowned American vocalist, also performed her own version of this song, adding to the track's popularity.
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CompositionThe song was penned by Irving Berlin, who was one of the most famous and prolific American composers and lyricists in history. Known for his catchy melodies and clever lyrics.
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Musical Style"Play a Simple Melody" is a typical example of Irving Berlin's Ragtime influenced style, with its syncopated rhythms and catchy tune.
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Century Old SongDespite being more than a century old, "Play a Simple Melody" is still beloved and frequently performed today, demonstrating the timeless appeal of Irving Berlin's music.
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Featured in MusicalThis golden oldie was also included in the musical "Watch Your Step", becoming one of the highlights of the show.
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PopularityIrving Berlin was known for his ability to blend popular and classical music elements. "Play a Simple Melody" perfectly exemplifies this with its appealing simplicity and catchy tune which helped it become a hit.
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Thematic ElementsThe song, true to its title, extols the virtues of simple, unpretentious music. Through "Play a Simple Melody," Berlin communicated the idea that music need not be overly complex to be enjoyable and meaningful.
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