The Song Is You

Jerome Kern, Art Blakey

About The Song Is You

"The Song Is You" is a popular song composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It was written for their musical Music in the Air (1932) and sung in that show by Tullio Carminati. In the subsequent 1934 film, the song was recorded and filmed but cut from the final release. An instrumental of the song can still be heard under the opening credits. In later years the song became often associated with Frank Sinatra."The Song Is You" is the recurring musical theme of the 2003 Guy Maddin film The Saddest Music in the World. Nine different versions of the song were arranged for the film by composer Christopher Dedrick, whose work received a Genie Award. 


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1997
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I hear music when I look at you,
A beautiful theme of every
Dream I ever knew.
Down deep in my heart I hear it play.
I feel it start, then melt away.

I hear music when I touch your hand,
A beautiful melody
From some enchanted land.
Down deep in my heart, I hear it say,
Is this the day?

I alone have heard this lovely strain,
I alone have heard this glad refrain:
Must it be forever inside of me,
Why can't I let it go,
Why can't I let you know,
Why can't I let you know the song
My heart would sing?

That beautiful rhapsody
Of love and youth and spring,
The music is sweet,
The words are true 
The song is you.

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Jerome Kern

Jerome David Kern (January 27, 1885 – November 11, 1945) was an American composer of musical theatre and popular music. One of the most important American theatre composers of the early 20th century, he wrote more than 700 songs, used in over 100 stage works, including such classics as "Ol' Man River", "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man", "A Fine Romance", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "All the Things You Are", "The Way You Look Tonight", "Long Ago (and Far Away)" and "Who?". He collaborated with many of the leading librettists and lyricists of his era, including George Grossmith Jr., Guy Bolton, P. G. Wodehouse, Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein II, Dorothy Fields, Johnny Mercer, Ira Gershwin and E. Y. Harburg. more »

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Written by: JEROME KERN, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN

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10 facts about this song

Composer and Original Publication
"The Song Is You" is a popular song that was composed by Jerome Kern in 1932, showcasing his prolific talent in composing harmonic structures.
Lyricist
Oscar Hammerstein II, a renowned American librettist and lyricist, wrote the lyrics of "The Song Is You."
Original Context
The song was originally included and performed in the 1932 musical "Music in the Air." The musical was a romance-comedy, with an emphasis on dreaming and love.
Critical Reception
The song, with its dreamy melody, has been admired by many critics and audiences alike for almost a century. It's remembered as one of Kern's important contributions to the American Songbook.
Covers by Renowned Artists
Since its composition, "The Song Is You" has been covered by many renowned artists throughout the years. These include big names such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bing Crosby, helping to cement its place in the annals of classic American music.
Music Style
The song is written in a classic Broadway style, with a deeply romantic tone. Its focus on love also ties it into a more general tradition of love songs in both theatre and popular music.
Influence on Pop Culture
"The Song Is You" made its influence on pop culture, serving as inspiration for Brad Mehldau's album title "The Art of the Trio Volume One: The Song Is You."
Associated Awards
Although it did not win any awards at the time of its creation due to the fact that awards for music were not a commonplace in the 1930s, the song's influence and significance have been recognized in modern times, with it being recorded by many artists who have won awards for their renditions.
Film Usage
The song has also made its way into various films, showcasing the lasting impact of Kern's music, such as in the 1943 film "Thank Your Lucky Stars" and in the 1994 film "Can't Hardly Wait".
Genre Emphasis
While originally written for a musical, the song has transcended its initial context and is considered an enduring example of both Broadway and traditional jazz genres. Its perennial popularity in jazz is due to its complex harmonic structure, which provides an excellent foundation for improvisation.

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