Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home
Johnny Mercer, Paul Weston & His Orchestra
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Free and easy, that's my style Howdy-do me, watch me smile Fare-thee-well me after a while 'Cause I gotta roam And any place I hang my hat is home Sweetenin' water, cherry wine Thank you kindly, suits me fine Kansas City, Caroline That's my honeycomb 'Cause any place I hang my hat is home Birds roostin' in a tree Pick up and go, and the goin' proves That's how it oughta be I pick up too when the spirit moves me (I go where it behoves me**) Cross the river, 'round the bend "Hello stranger!", "So long friend!" There's a voice in the lonesome wind That keeps whisp'ring, "Roam!" I'm going where a welcome mat is No matter where that is 'Cause any place I hang my hat is home
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Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, JOHNNY MERCER
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10 facts about this song
Songwriters"Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home" was written by the renowned American songwriter duo, Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. Arlen composed the music while Mercer penned the lyrics.
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Release YearThe song was written and first published in 1946, making it over 70 years old.
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From BroadwayThis track is not originally a single itself. It was written for the Broadway musical "St. Louis Woman," which was staged in New York City.
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Famous InterpretationsOver the years, "Any Place I Hang my Hat is Home" has been performed by a variety of celebrated artists including Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, and Judy Garland, showcasing its timeless appeal.
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Tony NomineeA revival of the musical, "St. Louis Woman" which included the song "Any Place I Hang My Hat is Home" was nominated for the prestigious Tony Award for Best Musical Revival in 1996.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of the song reflect a longing for freedom and a sense of being comfortable anywhere. The title itself suggests a nomadic lifestyle where any place can be called home.
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Johnny MercerDespite being one of the songwriters, Johnny Mercer himself was a popular singer. However, he is better known for his classic songs such as "Moon River" and "One for My Baby," than for his rendition of "Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home".
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Unique Musical StyleThe song combines elements of jazz, blues, and pop – styles that were popular during the 1940s.
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Not a Chart-TopperUnlike many of Mercer's other works, "Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home" did not achieve significant chart success, but it has endured as a classic, frequently covered by other artists.
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Sentimental ValueThe song has often been interpreted as a reflection of Mercer's own life. As he traveled extensively for his career, he became adept at making any place feel like home. The lyrics, as a result, hold a deep, personal resonance.
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