No Strings
Fred Astaire, Judy Garland
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I wake up every morning with a smile on my face Everything in it's place as it should be I start out every morning just as free as the breeze My cares upon the shelf Because I find myself with No strings and no connections No ties to my affections I'm fancy free and free for anything fancy No dates that can't be broken No words that can't be spoken Especially when I am feeling romancy Like a robin upon a tree Like a sailor that goes to sea Like an unwritten melody I'm free, that's me So Bring on the big attraction My decks are cleared for action I'm fancy free and free for anything fancy
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Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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11 facts about this song
Song Information"No Strings (I'm Fancy Free)" is a popular song that was performed by Fred Astaire.
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MusicThe music for "No Strings" was composed by Irving Berlin.
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LyricsThe lyrics for the song were also written by Irving Berlin who was one of the major figures in American music during the first half of the 20th century.
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Featured FilmThe song was featured in the 1935 film "Top Hat", in which Fred Astaire starred opposite Ginger Rogers.
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Solo Performance"No Strings" is notable as one of Astaire's few solo singing performances. It is about a man who loves his freedom and doesn't want to be tied down in a relationship, wanting no "strings" that bind him.
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Song StructureThe song was recorded by Astaire with Johnny Green and his orchestra.
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Dance RoutineIn the film "Top Hat," Astaire performed a dance routine to this song that is greatly admired for its grace, elegance, and seemingly effortless execution.
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Award NominationThe film "Top Hat" was nominated for four Academy Awards, and the music, including "No Strings," contributed to its best Picture nomination.
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Cover VersionsOther artists who have covered "No Strings" include Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
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Legacy"No Strings" is one of Fred Astaire's most famous songs and it is still recognized and appreciated for its sophistication and maturity both in its lyrics and melody.
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Lasting ImpactThe song and its message of freedom from relationships reflect a common theme in Astaire's film work, where his characters often resist, then fall into, romantic entanglements. The impact of this theme has been lasting; modern interpretations still exist today.
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