Shanghai
Paul Weston, Paul Weston & His Orchestra, Doris Day
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Who's gonna kiss me Who's gonna thrill me Who's gonna hold me tight Tonight Why did I tell you I was goin' to Shanghai I want to be with you tonight Why did I holler I was goin' to Shanghai I want to be with you tonight It was just a little misunderstanding That a kiss on the cheek could patch I need you so badly I'd gladly start all over from scratch Oh, why did I tell you it was bye-bye for Shanghai I'm even allergic to rice Why don't you stop me when I talk about Shanghai It's just a lover's device Now who's gonna kiss me Who's gonna thrill me Who's gonna hold me tight I'm right around the corner in the phone booth And I wanna be with you tonight Now why did I tell you it was bye-bye for Shanghai I'm even allergic to rice Why don't you stop me when I talk about Shanghai It's just a lovers device Now who's gonna kiss me Who's gonna thrill me Who's gonna hold me tight I'm right around the corner in the phone booth And I wanna be with you tonight Who's gonna kiss me Who's gonna thrill me Who's gonna hold me tight I'm right around the corner in the phone booth And I wanna, yes I wanna, I wanna be with you tonight
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Written by: Milton De Lugg, Bob Hilliard
Lyrics © BOURNE CO., AMY DEE MUSIC CORP.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Shanghai" is a popular song that falls under the genre of traditional pop, a style of music that is characterized by its use of an orchestral arrangement and relies heavily on the vocalist's ability to convey emotional sincerity.
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Release InformationThe song "Shanghai" was released by Doris Day in 1951. This was during the peak years of her singing and acting career.
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Record LabelThis song was released under the Columbia Records label, one of the major record labels in America at that time.
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Chart Performance"Shanghai" was a hit song, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard chart in 1951, demonstrating Doris Day's popularity at the time.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Milton DeLugg, a famous American musician and songwriter who had an extensive career in television.
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Collaborative PerformanceThe song features backing from the Mellomen, a popular singing group during the 1940s and 1950s, known for their work in Disney productions.
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Musical FeaturesIn terms of structure, "Shanghai" is a typical mid-20th-century pop song, emphasizing the melody and vocals. Doris Day's smooth, clear voice delivers the song's thoughtful and romantic lyrics with a catchy rhythm practical for both listening and dancing.
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Doris Day's Career"Shanghai" was released during the prime years of Doris Day's career, and it contributed to the singer's rising fame. From the late 1940s to the early 1960s, she was regarded as one of Hollywood's leading female stars.
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Vinyl ReleaseLike many songs of its time, "Shanghai" was initially released on vinyl. The format's distinctive warm sound quality, sampling from original analog master tapes, certainly added to the musical experience of Day's fans.
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Cultural InfluenceAlthough not as famous as some of Day's other hits like "Que Sera Sera", the song "Shanghai" contributed to the western world's fascination with Chinese culture and the exuberance of the exotic Orient during the 1950s.
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