Three Little Words

Duke Ellington

About Three Little Words

"Three Little Words" is a popular song with music by Harry Ruby and lyrics by Bert Kalmar, published in 1930. The Rhythm Boys (including Bing Crosby), accompanied by the Duke Ellington orchestra, recorded it on August 26, 1930 and it enjoyed great success. Their version was used in the 1930 Amos 'n' Andy film Check and Double Check, with orchestra members miming to it. The film was co-written by Kalmar and Ruby along with J. Walter Ruben. The song also figured prominently in the film Three Little Words, a 1950 biopic about Kalmar and Ruby. more »

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Three little words, oh what I'd give for that wonderful phrase, 
To hear those three little words that's all I'd live for the rest of my days.
And what I feel in my heart, they tell sincerely. 
No other words can tell it half so clearly.
Three little words, eight little letters which simply mean I love you.

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Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and big-band leader. Ellington wrote over 1,000 compositions. In the opinion of Bob Blumenthal of The Boston Globe, "[i]n the century since his birth, there has been no greater composer, American or otherwise, than Edward Kennedy Ellington." A major figure in the history of jazz, Ellington's music stretched into various other genres, including blues, gospel, film scores, popular, and classical. His career spanned more than 50 years and included leading his orchestra, composing an inexhaustible songbook, scoring for movies, composing stage musicals, and world tours. Several of his instrumental works were adapted into songs that became standards. Due to his invent… more »

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Written by: Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition "Three Little Words" is a popular song that was composed by Harry Ruby with lyrics by Bert Kalmar. It was not originally written by Duke Ellington but later performed by him.
Release Year Duke Ellington's version of "Three Little Words" was released in 1930.
Jazz Icon Duke Ellington is considered one of the legendary figures in the history of Jazz, and his stunning performance of "Three Little Words" has been highly appreciated by fans and critics alike.
Rendition Type His rendition of "Three Little Words" is mainly instrumental, showcasing his incredible skill and dexterity as a jazz pianist.
Signature Style Ellington's version of "Three Little Words" is admired for its strong brass elements which is a characteristic representation of his signature style in Jazz.
Musical Genre "Three Little Words" is categorized under the jazz genre. Symbolic of the Big Band Jazz era, an era when jazz was hugely popular in the United States.
Recording Label Duke Ellington's version of "Three Little Words" was recorded under the RCA Victor label.
Iconic Performances The song has been performed by several prominent artists in different music genres beyond jazz, including Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald among others.
Film Appearances The song "Three Little Words" appeared in the 1950 film "Three Little Words" which was a biographical musical about the songwriting partnership of Kalmar and Ruby.
Popularity Despite being a cover, Duke Ellington's version of "Three Little Words" has remained popular among jazz enthusiasts and is one of the more recognizable recordings in his discography.

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