Sing a Rainbow
Hal Mooney & His Orchestra, Félix Leclerc, Peggy Lee
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Red and yellow and pink and green Purple and orange and blue I can sing a rainbow Sing a rainbow Sing a rainbow too Listen with your eyes Listen with your ears And sing everything you see I can sing a rainbow Sing a rainbow Sing along with me Red and yellow and pink and green Purple and orange and blue I can sing a rainbow Sing a rainbow Sing a rainbow too
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Written by: ARTHUR HAMILTON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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5 facts about this song
Song Creation & Release1. "Sing a Rainbow" is not originally sung either by Peggy or Black, but it's a popular standard cover by different artists.
2. The song was written by Arthur Hamilton who is well-known for his hit song "Cry Me a River."
3. Arthur Hamilton first wrote this song for the 1955 movie "Pete Kelly's Blues" where Peggy Lee initially performed it.
4. Both Peggy Lee and Cilla Black released their rendition of this song in different years. Peggy Lee released it in 1955 while Cilla Black in 1966.
5. Cilla Black's version was released as part of her album "Cilla Sings a Rainbow."
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Critical Reception6. Over the years, "Sing a Rainbow" has become a popular cover choice for many artists because of its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody.
7. Peggy Lee's version of the song from the movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1955.
8. Cilla Black’s version of the song was well appreciated, as it suited her powerful vocals and contributed to her successful music career.
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Song Lyrics & Interpretation9. The lyrics of "Sing a Rainbow" present a colorful metaphor of positivity and hope. It encourages listeners to see the beauty in life despite any challenges.
10. Each color mentioned in the song symbolizes a different positive emotion. For example, "Red" symbolizes love, while "Blue" represents dreams.
11. The song is often associated with the LGBTQ+ community because of the rainbow theme in the song.
12. It has also been used in different contexts like ads and campaigns to convey a message of optimism.
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Public Popularity13. The tune of "Sing a Rainbow" is also popular among children as it is frequently used in nursery rhymes and children's programming.
14. Both versions of the song by Peggy Lee and Cilla Black are popular on YouTube, with thousands of views and appreciative comments from listeners worldwide.
15. "Sing a Rainbow" continues to be performed in concerts, covered by different artists, and included in music playlists today, proving its enduring popularity.
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Trivia16. It was rumored that the song was a favorite of Princess Diana and she often used to sing it as a lullaby to her sons.
17. The song was also covered by the children's television program "Captain Kangaroo" which helped popularize it among children.
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