It's the Talk of the Town
Casa Loma Orchestra, Glen Gray
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I cant show my face, Can't go anyplace, People stop and stare, Its so hard to bear. Everybody knows you left me, Its the talk of the town. Every time we meet, My heart skips a beat, We don't stop to speak, Though its just a week. Everybody knows you left me, Its the talk of the town. We send out invitations to friends and relations, Announcing our wedding day. Friends and our relations gave congratulations. How can I face them? What can I say? Lets make up sweetheart, We cant stay apart. Don't let foolish pride Keep you from my side. How can love like ours be ended? Its the talk of the town.
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Written by: AL J NEIBURG, JERRY LEVINSON, MARTY SYMES
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6 facts about this song
Historical Background"It's the Talk of the Town" is a popular song written by Marty Symes, Al J. Neiburg, and Jerry Livingston. It was published in 1933 and quickly became a hit.
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Fletcher HendersonThis well-known jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer performed and recorded "It's the Talk of the Town".
- Henderson is surprisingly credited with developing the "Swing" style of big band jazz that came to define the genre in the 1930s and 40s.
- Although Henderson led his own band, he is perhaps best known for his influential arrangements for Benny Goodman in the mid-1930s.
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Glen GrayGray was a jazz saxophonist and leader of the Casa Loma Orchestra who also performed "It's the Talk of the Town".
- His orchestra was one of the most popular swing bands of the 1930s.
- While Gray was not the orchestra's original leader, he took the reins after the band's business model of a cooperative orchestra didn't work out.
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Song Description"It's the Talk of the Town" is a mellow love ballad, imbued with poignant lyrics and a heartfelt melody. Its lyrics describe the protagonist who feels he can't face friends following a break-up.
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Song PopularityOver the decades, "It's the Talk of the Town" has been covered by numerous artists in a range of styles, demonstrating its enduring appeal. Some of these artists include B.B. King, Rod Stewart, and Ella Fitzgerald.
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InterpretationThe interpretations of Henderson and Gray differed from one another, reflecting their individual musical styles and the eras in which they performed. While Henderson's version likely had a heavier jazz influence, Gray's was likely more influenced by the burgeoning swing movement.
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