Love Is Here to Stay
George Gershwin, Larry Clinton & His Orchestra, Bea Wain, Larry Clinton
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It's very clear, our love is here to stay Not for a year but ever and a day The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know May just be passing fancies and in time may go But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay Together we're going a long, long way In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble They're only made of clay But our love is here to stay In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble They're only made of clay But our love is here to stay
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Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Composer Profile"Love Is Here to Stay" was written by George Gershwin, a renowned American composer and pianist who had a significant influence on 20th-century music.
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Year of CompositionThe song was composed in 1938, the same year George Gershwin died at the young age of 38.
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LyricistThe lyrics of "Love Is Here to Stay" were written by Ira Gershwin, George's brother who was an acclaimed lyricist.
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Unfinished Work"Love Is Here to Stay" was the last piece composed by George Gershwin before his unexpected death due to a brain tumor.
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Musical Show OriginThe song first appeared in the movie "The Goldwyn Follies," which premiered in 1938.
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Iconic Interpretations"Love Is Here to Stay" has been covered by many legendary music artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong.
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Musical StyleThe song falls into the category of "Great American Songbook," which signifies the most influential American popular songs from the early 20th century.
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Collaborative SuccessThe song is one among many successful collaborations between the Gershwin brothers who have produced several remarkable songs and musicals.
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Song ThemeThe song boasts a timeless theme of enduring love, as reflected in lyrics such as "In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble, they're only made of clay, But our love is here to stay."
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Song's LifespanDespite being over eight decades old, "Love Is Here to Stay" still retains its popularity and is frequently played at jazz clubs and covered by modern artists.
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Place in MusicalLater, in 1951, the song was used in the MGM musical An American in Paris, which has helped to keep it prominent over the years.
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AwardsThe 1951 film An American In Paris, which included "Love Is Here to Stay," won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
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LegacyThe song, due to its timeless lyrics and melody, has become a standard in both the Jazz repertoire and Pop standards.
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