And the Angels Sing
Ziggy Elman
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We meet, and the angels sing The angels sing the sweetest song I ever heard You speak, and the angels sing Or am I breathing music into every word Suddenly, the setting is strange I can see water and moonlight beaming Silver waves that break on some undiscovered shore - Then Suddenly, I see it all change Long winter nights with the candles gleaming Through it all your face that I adore. You smile, and the angels sing And though it's just a gentle murmur at the start We kiss, and the angels sing And leave their music ringing in my heart.
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Written by: ZIGGY ELMAN, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"And the Angels Sing," initially introduced as an instrumental track under the title "Fralech in Swing" by trumpeter Ziggy Elman in 1938, was later retitled and added lyrics by the acclaimed lyricist, Johnny Mercer.
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PopularityWith Benny Goodman's orchestra and Martha Tilton's vocals, "And the Angels Sing" became a top ten hit in 1939.
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LegacyBenny Goodman's version of "And the Angels Sing" has left a lasting legacy, being covered by numerous artists over the years, including The Glenn Miller Orchestra and Ella Fitzgerald.
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InfluenceZiggy Elman's performance on "And the Angels Sing" inspired a trend in jazz and pop music for songs featuring a quasi-Klezmer clarinet styling.
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Album InclusionThe track is included in several Benny Goodman's compilation albums such as "The Benny Goodman Story," "Benny Goodman's Greatest Hits," and "All-Time Greatest Hits."
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Film ReferenceThe song went on to lend its name to a 1944 film, "And the Angels Sing," featuring Fred MacMurray and Dorothy Lamour.
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Mercer's InspirationJohnny Mercer penned the lyrics of the song reportedly while driving, after hearing the tune played by Ziggy Elman on his car radio.
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Commercial Success"And the Angels Sing" was one of Benny Goodman's big commercial successes and continues to be a staple in his discography.
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RecognitionThe song is recognized as one of Mercer's considerable contributions to the Great American Songbook.
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AwardsIn 1989, more than five decades after its release, "And the Angels Sing" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Cultural ReferencesThe phrase “And the Angels Sing” has been used in popular culture, appearing in television series such as "The West Wing" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
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ImmortalizationThe song is included in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or artistically significant."
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