Pennies from Heaven

Lester Young

About Pennies from Heaven

"Pennies from Heaven" is a 1936 American popular song with music by Arthur Johnston and lyrics by Johnny Burke. It was introduced by Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra in the 1936 film of the same name. It was recorded in the same year by Billie Holiday and afterwards performed by Jimmy Dorsey & his Orchestra, Arthur Tracy, Eddy Duchin, Tony Bennett, Dinah Washington, Clark Terry, Frances Langford, Big Joe Turner, Lester Young, Dean Martin, Gene Ammons, The Skyliners (a hit in 1960), Legion of Mary, Guy Mitchell, and Harry James. The July 24, 1936, recording by Bing Crosby and the Georgie Stoll Orchestra topped the charts for ten weeks in 1936 and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004. He recorded a new version of the song on August 17, 1936 accompanied by the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. Crosby recorded the song again for his 1954 album Bing: A Musical Autobiography. 


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2002
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Oh every time it rains
It rains pennies from heaven
Don't you know each cloud contains
Pennies from heaven
You'll find your fortune
Fallin' all over town
Be sure that your umbrella is upside down
Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
It you want the things you love
You must have showers
So when you hear it thunder
Don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from heaven
For you and me

The world was bright when you loved me
Sweet was the touch of your lips
The world went dark when you left me
And then there came a total eclipse
Nobody knows how cruel fate can be
How close together love and hate can be
Goodbye, just clean the slate for me
That's life I guess

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Lester Young

Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. He also played trumpet, violin, and drums. more »

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Written by: Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke

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11 facts about this song

Big Joe Turner
1. Big Joe Turner, known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, covered "Pennies from Heaven" in his unique style of rock and roll genre.
Billie Holiday
2. Billie Holiday's version of "Pennies from Heaven" showcased her distinctive emotive and improvisational vocal abilities, which made her a jazz icon.
Bing Crosby
3. Bing Crosby's version of "Pennies from Heaven" topped the charts in 1936. 4. Bing Crosby also starred in a film titled "Pennies from Heaven", where the song was originally featured.
Dean Martin
5. Dean Martin added his signature laid-back style to his version of "Pennies from Heaven", which was released in the late 1950s.
Dinah Washington
6. Dinah Washington, revered as "the most popular black female recording artist of the '50s", left a lasting impression with her version of "Pennies from Heaven".
Frances Langford
7. Frances Langford, an American singer, and actress delivered a memorable performance of "Pennies from Heaven" along with Bing Crosby in the film of the same name.
Gene Ammons
8. Gene Ammons' rendition of "Pennies from Heaven" demonstrated his mastery in tenor saxophone and uniquely blended jazz, blues, and R&B genres.
Jimmy Dorsey & The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra
9. Jimmy Dorsey, a prominent big band leader, delivered a big-band jazz rendition of "Pennies From Heaven" with The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. 10. This orchestra was known for blending various musical instruments to give a rich and full sound to their compositions.
Lester Young
11. Lester Young, a renowned tenor saxophonist, provided a unique take on "Pennies from Heaven", highlighting his inventive and melodic style.
The Skyliners
12. The Skyliners, a 1950s doo-wop group, added a pop-rock twist to "Pennies from Heaven", making it accessible to a wider youthful audience.
Tony Bennett
13. Tony Bennett's interpretation of "Pennies From Heaven" reaffirmed his status as one of the great interpreters of the American Songbook. 14. In fact, Bennett's version was included in his "MTV Unplugged: Tony Bennett" album, which won the 1994 Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

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