The Last Time I Saw Paris
Kate Smith
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A lady known as Paris, Romantic and Charming Has left her old companions and faded from view Lonely men with lonely eyes are seeking her in vain Her streets are where they were, but there's no sign of her She has left the Seine The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street cafâ?? The last time I saw Paris, her trees were dressed for spring, And lovers walked beneath those trees and birds found songs to sing. I dodged the same old taxicabs that I had dodged for years. The chorus of their squeaky horns was music to my ears. The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, No matter how they change her, I'll remember her that way. I'll think of happy hours, and people who shared them Old women, selling flowers, in markets at dawn Children who applauded, Punch and Judy in the park And those who danced at night and kept our Paris bright 'Til the town went dark.
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Written by: GEORGES AURIC, WILLIAM ENGVICK, JACQUES LARUE
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12 facts about this song
CompositionThe song "The Last Time I Saw Paris" was composed by a celebrated American composer named Jerome Kern.
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LyricsOscar Hammerstein II, a renowned lyricist, provided the poignant words to match Kern's haunting melody.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was completed in 1940, at a time when World War II was raging and Paris was occupied by German forces.
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InspirationIt was inspired by the fall of Paris during World War II. Kern's reaction to the tragic event led to the creation of this song.
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PerformanceOne of the most notable renditions of the song was performed by American singer Kate Smith.
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AccoladeThe song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1941.
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Movie AppearanceAlthough Kern composed it specifically for the film "Lady Be Good," the song was not included in the final cut of the film due to runtime constraints. Instead, it was used in the film "Comrade X."
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered the song over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bill Evans.
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InfluenceThe song's title eventually inspired a 1942 movie of the same name.
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SignificanceDespite its melancholy tone and tragic inspiration, the song has become an enduring classic, still beloved by listeners today for its poignant lyrics and beautiful melody.
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PopularityThe song estándar highly popular during the war years, providing solace and reminiscence for those facing the realities of war.
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LegacyDespite the numerous songs that Kern wrote during his career, "The Last Time I Saw Paris" is one of his most recognized and recorded works.
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