Liza

George Gershwin

About Liza

"Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)" is a song composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Gus Kahn. It was introduced in 1929 by Ruby Keeler (as Dixie Dugan) in Florenz Ziegfeld's musical Show Girl. The stage performances were accompanied by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. On the show's opening night in Boston on June 25, 1929, Keeler's husband and popular singer Al Jolson suddenly stood up from his seat in the third row and sang a chorus of the song, much to the surprise of the audience and Gershwin himself. Jolson recorded the song a few days later on July 6, 1929, and his rendition rose to number nine on the charts of the day. 


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1981
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Liza, Liza, skies are gray
But if you smile on me, all the clouds will roll away.
Liza, Liza, don't delay
Come keep me company, and the clouds will roll away

See the honey moon a-shinnig down
We could make a date with Parson Brown.
So, Liza, Liza name the day
When you'll belong to me, and the clouds will roll away

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George Gershwin

George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. Among his best known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris, as well as the opera Porgy and Bess. more »

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Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, GUS KAHN, IRA GERSHWIN

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

ARTIST ORIGINS
Al Jolson, a Lithuanian-born American singer, comedian, and actor. - Duke Ellington, an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra. - George Gershwin, an American composer and pianist.
SONG INCEPTION
The song "Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)" was written by George Gershwin, and lyricized by his brother Ira Gershwin and Gus Kahn.
SONG DEBUT
The song was introduced by Al Jolson in the 1929 film "Show Girl."
ELLINGTON'S INTERPRETATION
Duke Ellington covered the song in 1941. His version turned it into a true jazz standard.
LYRICAL THEME
The song is a passionate declaration of love by a man to a woman named Liza.
GEORGE GERSHWIN'S MUSICAL STYLE
The song exhibits Gershwin's blend of classical and jazz elements, a signature characteristic of his compositions.
AL JOLSON'S PERFORMANCE
Jolson's performance in "Show Girl" elevated the popularity of the song, being both an influential entertainer and a leading figure in the music industry of his time.
DUKE ELLINGTON'S RENDITION
Ellington's jazz rendition added new undertones to the song, demonstrating his unique approach in interpreting music.
WIDE REACH
The song gained significant popularity and has been covered by numerous artists over the decades, including Ella Fitzgerald and Benny Goodman.
CONTINUED RELEVANCE
Today, "Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)" remains a popular choice for musicians exploring classic jazz and pop repertoire.
MUSICAL LEGACY
Apart from "Liza", these three artists are widely known for collaborating on other influential works - both individually and collectively, contributing greatly to the American music scene of the 20th century.

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