I'm Old Fashioned

Judy Garland

About I'm Old Fashioned

"I'm Old Fashioned" is a 1942 song composed by Jerome Kern, with lyrics written by Johnny Mercer. It was written for the film You Were Never Lovelier (1942), where it was introduced by Nan Wynn who dubbed for Rita Hayworth as part of a song and dance routine with Fred Astaire. According to Mueller: "Constructed sparsely in a kind of theme and variations form (ABA'A") it is particularly notable for the appealing way the strains link up – especially for the poised and dramatic transitions between the A' and A" strains". Mercer recalled working with the older Kern, and how Kern reacted to the lyrics for "I'm Old Fashioned": "We hit it off right away. I was in such awe of him, I think he must have sensed that. He was very kind to me, treated me more like a son than a collaborator. And when he thought I had a great lyric he said, 'Eva, Eva, come down here', and he kissed me on the cheek and he said, 'Eva, I want you to hear this lyric'. Well, of course I was thrilled that he liked it that much, you know. 'I'm Old Fashioned', that one was."The first recording was made in 1942 by Astaire with John Scott Trotter and his orchestra (Decca 18490). 


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2002
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I am not such a clever one
About the latest fads
I admit I was never one
Adored by local lads
Not that I ever try to be a saint
I'm the type that they classify as quaint
I'm old fashioned
I love the moonlight
I love the old fashioned things
The sound of rain
Upon a window pane
The starry song that April sings
This year's fancies
Are passing fancies
But sighing sighs holding hands
These my heart understands
I know I'm old fashioned
But I don't mind it
That's how I want to be
As long as you agree
To stay old fashioned with me

I'm old fashioned
But I don't mind it
That's how I want to be
As long as you agree
To stay old fashioned with me
Oh won't you stay old fashioned with me
Oh please stay old fashioned with me

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Judy Garland

Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) was an American actress, singer and vaudevillian. Described by Fred Astaire as "the greatest entertainer who ever lived" and renowned for her contralto voice, she attained international stardom throughout a career that spanned more than 40 years as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage. Respected for her versatility, she received a Juvenile Academy Award and won a Golden Globe Award as well as Grammy Awards and a Special Tony Award. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the remake of A Star is Born and for the Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1961 film Judgment at Nuremberg. She remains t… more »

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Written by: Johnny Mercer, Jerome Kern

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15 facts about this song

songwriter
"I'm Old Fashioned" was composed by Jerome Kern in 1942 for the film "You Were Never Lovelier."
lyricist
The lyrics to "I'm Old Fashioned" were written by renowned lyricist Johnny Mercer.
film
The song "I'm Old Fashioned" was first introduced by Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth in the film "You Were Never Lovelier."
recording artist
Jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck has also performed the track "I'm Old Fashioned."
Jazz version
John Coltrane, a prominent jazz saxophonist recorded "I'm Old Fashioned" on his album "Blue Train."
singing style
Judy Garland's dramatic and emotive rendition of "I'm Old Fashioned" is cherished by many fans.
Pop singer
Andy Williams recorded a version of "I'm Old Fashioned" for his album "In the Arms of Love."
Jazz pianist
McCoy Tyner included a version of "I'm Old Fashioned" on his album "Nights of Ballads & Blues."
Opera artist
"I'm Old Fashioned" was covered by opera singer Jessye Norman in her album "Roots: My Life, My song."
American singer
"I'm Old Fashioned" has been sung by Dinah Shore during her half-century career.
Jazz and pop singer
Blossom Dearie performed a version of "I'm Old Fashioned" in her album "Once Upon a Summertime."
Jazz singer
Cassandra Wilson, known for her blues, country and folk music influences, has covered "I'm Old Fashioned."
British singer and actress
Julie Andrews included "I'm Old Fashioned" in her album "Here I'll Stay: The Words of Alan Jay Lerner."
Jazz trumpeter
Famous Jazz trumpeter, Chet Baker, also recorded a version of "I'm Old Fashioned."
Jazz artist
Sadao Watanabe, a prolific saxophonist and composer in the post-bop and mainstream jazz idioms included his rendition of "I'm Old Fashioned" in his album “Paysages.”

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