Imagination
Tommy Dorsey
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Imagination is funny, it makes a cloudy day sunny Makes a bee think of honey just as I think of you Imagination is crazy, you whole perspective gets hazy Starts you asking a daisy what to do, what to do Have you ever felt a gentle touch and then a kiss and then, and then Find it's only your imagination again, oh well Imagination is silly, you go around willy-nilly For example I go around wanting you And yet I can't imagine that you want me too Imagination is silly, you go around willy-nilly For example I go around wanting you And yet I can't imagine that you want me too
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Written by: Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Musical Influence"Imagination" is a classic song often associated with big bands such as Glenn Miller’s and Tommy Dorsey's band. Although not originally composed by them, their rendition increased the song's popularity.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was first released in 1940 as a popular tune of its day. It was part of the Album “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Other Favorites.”
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Original Composer"Imagination" was originally composed by Jimmy Van Heusen and penned by Johnny Burke. The song was then performed by various artists including Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, who added their unique touch to the piece.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the charts in 1940 when it was included in Glenn Miller's radio broadcast. Miller's orchestra rendition actually made its way to the top three on the Billboard charts.
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Popular Artists CoverOver the years, several prominent artists have covered "Imagination," including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Chet Baker. Each artist's interpretation of the song brought a unique sound to the classic tune.
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Movie Appearance"Imagination" was included in the 1940 Paramount film, "Road to Singapore," as part of the soundtrack. It highlighted the crescent popularity of the song during and following that period.
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Influence on JazzThe song is considered a standard in the Great American Songbook. Its popularity and widely-adapted renditions influenced the rise of jazz music in the 1940s and continues to do so to this day.
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Influence on Rock N RollIn addition to jazz, The Skyliners, a rock 'n' roll band, also did their version of "Imagination" in 1963. Their rendition remains one of the best-known covers of the song in the rock 'n' roll genre.
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Grammy Hall of FameThe song "Imagination" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1980. It was recognized for its qualitative creative significance and historical impact on music.
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Swing Rhythm"Imagination" characterized the swing rhythm popular during the 1940s. Both Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey attributed their unique swing style to the song making it a classic in Swing Music Genre.
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