Pennies From Heaven

Big Joe Turner

About Pennies From Heaven

"Pennies from Heaven" is a 1936 American popular song with music by Arthur Johnston and lyrics by Johnny Burke. It was introduced by Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra in the 1936 film of the same name. It was recorded in the same year by Billie Holiday and afterwards performed by Jimmy Dorsey & his Orchestra, Arthur Tracy, Eddy Duchin, Tony Bennett, Dinah Washington, Clark Terry, Frances Langford, Big Joe Turner, Lester Young, Dean Martin, Gene Ammons, The Skyliners (a hit in 1960), Legion of Mary, Guy Mitchell, and Harry James. The July 24, 1936, recording by Bing Crosby and the Georgie Stoll Orchestra topped the charts for ten weeks in 1936 and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004. He recorded a new version of the song on August 17, 1936 accompanied by the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. Crosby recorded the song again for his 1954 album Bing: A Musical Autobiography. 


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Every time it rains, it rains, pennies from heaven
Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
Make sure that your umbrella is upside down

Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
If you want the things you love, you must have showers
So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me

Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven
Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
Make sure that your umbrella is upside down

Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
If you want the things you love, you must have showers
So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me

So take a big deep breath of the clean fresh air
Put a smile on your face be a millionaire
The streets outside 
Are paved with gold
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me

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Big Joe Turner

Big Joe Turner (born Joseph Vernon Turner Jr., May 18, 1911 – November 24, 1985) was an American blues shouter from Kansas City, Missouri. According to the songwriter Doc Pomus, "Rock and roll would have never happened without him." Although he came to his greatest fame in the 1950s with his pioneering rock and roll recordings, particularly "Shake, Rattle and Roll", Turner's career as a performer stretched from the 1920s into the 1980s. Turner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. more »

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Written by: Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke

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11 facts about this song

Big Joe Turner
1. Big Joe Turner, known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, covered "Pennies from Heaven" in his unique style of rock and roll genre.
Billie Holiday
2. Billie Holiday's version of "Pennies from Heaven" showcased her distinctive emotive and improvisational vocal abilities, which made her a jazz icon.
Bing Crosby
3. Bing Crosby's version of "Pennies from Heaven" topped the charts in 1936. 4. Bing Crosby also starred in a film titled "Pennies from Heaven", where the song was originally featured.
Dean Martin
5. Dean Martin added his signature laid-back style to his version of "Pennies from Heaven", which was released in the late 1950s.
Dinah Washington
6. Dinah Washington, revered as "the most popular black female recording artist of the '50s", left a lasting impression with her version of "Pennies from Heaven".
Frances Langford
7. Frances Langford, an American singer, and actress delivered a memorable performance of "Pennies from Heaven" along with Bing Crosby in the film of the same name.
Gene Ammons
8. Gene Ammons' rendition of "Pennies from Heaven" demonstrated his mastery in tenor saxophone and uniquely blended jazz, blues, and R&B genres.
Jimmy Dorsey & The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra
9. Jimmy Dorsey, a prominent big band leader, delivered a big-band jazz rendition of "Pennies From Heaven" with The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. 10. This orchestra was known for blending various musical instruments to give a rich and full sound to their compositions.
Lester Young
11. Lester Young, a renowned tenor saxophonist, provided a unique take on "Pennies from Heaven", highlighting his inventive and melodic style.
The Skyliners
12. The Skyliners, a 1950s doo-wop group, added a pop-rock twist to "Pennies from Heaven", making it accessible to a wider youthful audience.
Tony Bennett
13. Tony Bennett's interpretation of "Pennies From Heaven" reaffirmed his status as one of the great interpreters of the American Songbook. 14. In fact, Bennett's version was included in his "MTV Unplugged: Tony Bennett" album, which won the 1994 Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

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