That Old Black Magic
David Rose & His Orchestra, Judy Garland
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That old black magic has me in its spell That old black magic that you weave so well Icy fingers up And down my spine The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine The same old tingle that I feel Inside When that elevator starts its ride Down and down I go, round and round I go Like a leaf that's Caught in the tide I should stay away but what can I do I hear your name, and I'm aflame Aflame with Such a burning desire That only your kiss can put out the fire You are the lover that I've waited for The mate that fate had me created for And every time your lips meet mine Baby down and down I go, All around I go In a spin, loving the spin that I'm in Under that old black magic called love
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Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter Information"That Old Black Magic" was a melody composed by Harold Arlen with the lyrics penned by Johnny Mercer.
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Song ReleaseThe song was originally recorded and released by Judy Garland in 1942.
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Academy Awards"That Old Black Magic" was used in the film "Star Spangled Rhythm", which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1943.
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Version PerformancesThis song has been performed by various artists over the decades, hence, many unique versions of it exist. Apart from Judy Garland, some other noteworthy performers include Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sammy Davis Jr.
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Grammy Hall of FameThe version sung by Louis Prima and Keely Smith in 1958 was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame on February 8, 1999.
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Song RankingsThe song also made it to the charts in its release year with Glenn Miller's version reaching No. 1 and Judy Garland's version reaching No. 10.
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Use in Television and Film"That Old Black Magic" has made numerous appearances in popular culture, featuring in anime, TV series, and movies. It's been heard in films like "Bus Stop" (1956) and shows like "American Horror Story: Coven".
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Influence on Other SongsThe melody of "That Old Black Magic" influenced other songs such as "This Could Be the Start of Something", written by Steve Allen.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a romantic interest who puts a ‘spell’ on the singer, reflecting the irresistibility and charm of the loved one, hence the reference to ‘black magic’.
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Recognition by American Society of Composers, Authors and PublishersIn 1961, at ASCAP's 25th Anniversary celebration, "That Old Black Magic" was recognized as one of the top songs in its repertory.
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