Say It Isn't So

Irving Berlin, Diane Schuur

About Say It Isn't So

"Say It Isn't So" is a popular song by Irving Berlin, published in 1932. The song was written when Berlin was suffering a loss of confidence following several setbacks and he initially placed the song in a drawer feeling that it would not be successful. However one of Berlin's employees – Max Winslow – heard it and on his own initiative took it to Rudy Vallée, who was then a major star on radio. Vallee sang it on his radio show and it became an immediate hit. George Olsen and His Orchestra released a version in 1932 that reached #1 and other popular versions in 1932 were by Ozzie Nelson, Connee Boswell and Rudy Vallée. Alfredo Antonini and his orchestra collaborated with Victoria Cordova and John Serry Sr. to record the work for Muzak in the 1940s. 


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Say it isn?t so,

Say it isn?t so,
Everyone is saying
You don?t love me,
Say it isn?t so.

Everywhere I go,
Everyone I know,

Whispers that you?re growing tired of me,
Say it isn?t so.
People say that you,

Found somebody new,
And it won?t be long
Before you leave me,
Say it isn?t true,

Say that everything is still okay,
That?s all I want to know,

And what they?re saying,
Say it isn?t so.

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Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-born American composer and lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. He published his first song, "Marie from Sunny Italy", in 1907 and had his first major international hit, "Alexander's Ragtime Band" in 1911. more »

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Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter
"Say It Isn't So" was written by Irving Berlin, one of the most famous and prolific songwriters in American history.
Release Year
The song was first published in 1932.
Notable Recordings
Many popular artists have covered "Say It Isn't So." Notable performances include versions by Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, and Julie London.
In Films
"Say It Isn't So" has appeared in several films, including "James Dean: Forever Young" and "Melvin and Howard."
Revealing Facts
Irving Berlin was known to write both the music and lyrics for his songs, which was quite unusual at the time.
Musical Style
The song is often considered a classic example of a torch song, featuring deep emotional pain expressed in the lyrics.
Nelson Version
The American rock band Nelson including Gunnar Nelson and Matthew Nelson, recorded a same-titled song "Say It Isn't So" but it is a completely different song and not a cover of Irving Berlin's "Say It Isn't So."
Billboard Chart
Nelson's "Say It Isn't So" was released in 1996, and it charted on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks where it reached #73.
Nelson's Album
Nelson's "Say It Isn't So" appeared on their 1995 album "Because They Can". It was the second studio album released by the band.
Music Video
Nelson's version of "Say It Isn't So" also has an official music video available on YouTube.

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