It Might as Well Be Spring

Dick Haymes

About It Might as Well Be Spring

"It Might as Well Be Spring" is a song from the 1945 film State Fair. With music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song that year. State Fair was the only original film score by Rodgers and Hammerstein. In the film the song was mimed by Jeanne Crain, who played Margy Frake, but was dubbed by Louanne Hogan. Dick Haymes, the original Wayne Frake, made the first hit recording of the song, released by Decca Records as catalog number 18706. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on November 8, 1945 and lasted 12 weeks on the chart, peaking at #5. It was the flip side of "That's for Me," another top-10 best seller. 


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I'm as restless as a willow in a windstorm
I'm as jumpy as a puppet on a string
I'd say that I had Spring fever
But I know it isn't Spring

I am starry-eyed and vaguely discontented
Like a nightingale without a song to sing
Oh, why should I have Spring fever
When it isn't even Spring?

I keep wishing I were somewhere else
Walking down a strange new street
Hearing words that I have never heard
From a girl I've yet to meet

I'm as busy as a spider spinning daydreams
I'm as giddy as a baby on a swing
I haven't seen a crocus or a rosebud or a robin on the wing
But I feel so gay in a melancholy way
That it might as well be Spring

It might as well be Spring

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Dick Haymes

Richard Benjamin "Dick" Haymes (September 13, 1918 – March 28, 1980) was an actor and singer. He was one of the most popular male vocalists of the 1940s and early 1950s. He was the older brother of Bob Haymes, who was an actor, television host, and songwriter. more »

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Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN 2ND, RICHARD RODGERS

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Tratore

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10 facts about this song

Composition and Lyrics
"It Might as Well Be Spring” was written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Oscar Hammerstein II provided the lyrics, while Richard Rodgers composed the music.
Movie Origin
The song was introduced in the 1945 movie "State Fair." It was sung by Dick Haymes in the film and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in the same year.
Chart Success
Dick Haymes’ version of the song reached No. 5 on the Billboard charts in 1945, demonstrating its immense popularity at the time.
Cover Versions
“It Might as Well Be Spring” has been covered by numerous artists over the years including Sarah Vaughan, Paul McCartney, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nina Simone among others. Each version holds its own distinct style and interpretation.
Jazz Standard
The song is considered a jazz standard and is particularly popular for its suave melody and romantic lyrics. It’s often performed by jazz artists and included in their cover albums.
Female Solo Version
In the movie "State Fair," although Dick Haymes introduced the song, the female solo rendition was performed by actress and singer Jeanne Crain. However, it was later revealed that Crain's singing was dubbed by Louanne Hogan.
Broadway Connection
The song is part of the show "Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair" which entered the world of Broadway in 1996, more than 50 years after the song was first introduced.
Awards and Honors
In 1993, the movie version of "It Might as Well Be Spring," was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, marking it as culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant.
Quintessential Rodgers and Hammerstein Song
"It Might as Well Be Spring," is often seen as a quintessential Rodgers and Hammerstein song, showcasing their knack for blending charming lyrics with memorable, beautiful melodies.
Pop Culture Influence
The song has permeated popular culture over the years, appearing in various films and television episodes, and has been used in commercials and covered in a variety of musical styles.

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