Paradise
Guy Lombardo
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And then she holds my hand, mm And then I understand. mm Her eyes afire with one desire Then a heavenly kiss Could I resist? And then she dims the light, mm And then she holds me tight. mm Her kiss, each fond caress They lead the way to happiness She takes me to paradise And then he holds my hand, mm And then I understand. mm His eyes afire with one desire Then a heavenly kiss Could I resist? And then he dims the light, mm And then he holds me tight. mm Her kiss, each fond caress They lead the way to happiness She takes me to paradise
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Written by: Nacio Herb Brown, Gordon Clifford, GREGORY J ABBOTT
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Paradise" is a popular song written by Nacio Herb Brown with lyrics by Gordon Clifford. It was introduced in the 1931 Broadway show "The Laugh Parade" and gained fame as a signature song of Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians.
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PerformanceGuy Lombardo's version reached number one on the Billboard charts in 1932. He was known for his "sweet" style of music that was often contrasted with the "hotter" jazz styles of the time.
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Cover versionRuss Columbo covered the song in the same year as Lombardo, and his version is also well-known. Columbo had a smooth, romantic voice that endeared him to fans of the time.
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PopularityDespite being almost a century old, "Paradise" continues to be popular and is covered by several artists across the globe.
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Film AppearanceThe song has featured in numerous films. It was notably showcased in the classic film "Casablanca," in which it was performed by Dooley Wilson.
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Death of Russ ColumboTragically, Columbo died at the young age of 26, just two years after his recording of "Paradise", due to a freak accident involving an antique firearm.
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Musical Impact"Paradise" played a significant part in paving the way for the crooner style of singing popularized by artists like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
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Cultural ImpactThe success of "Paradise" helped to cement Lombardo's reputation as the "King of Corn." Despite his critics, Lombardo's music was phenomenally popular, and he was one of the highest-paid bandleaders of his time.
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UniquenessThe renditions of Lombardo and Columbo have given the song its timeless appeal. While it is a product of its time, it continues to have a universal resonance that transcends the years.
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Record Sales"Paradise" was among the best-selling records in 1932, reflecting the song's appeal to audiences at the time.
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