(If You Can't Sing It) You'll Have to Swing It
Ella Fitzgerald
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Mister Paganini, please play my rhapsody And if you cannot play it, won't you sing it And if you can't sing it, you simply have to swing it I said swing it Oh-oh-oh swing it And don't ding it Oh mister Paganini, we breathlessly await Your masterful d‚tente, go-o on and sling it And if you can't sling it You'll simply have to swing it I said swing it And scattywahwah And wahdyscatla We've heard your repertoire and At the final bar We've greeted you with wild applause But what a great ovation Your interpretation Pat-scoodle-atty-doody yeah yeah yeah Oh Mister Paganini, now don't you be a meanie What have you up your sleeve, go on and spring it And if you can't spring it, you'll simply have to swing it
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Written by: SAM COSLOW
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"(If You Can't Sing It) You'll Have to Swing It" by Ella Fitzgerald is primarily classified as Jazz, specifically Swing Jazz, which was a popular form of Jazz in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Popular NicknameThe song is also popularly known as "Mr. Paganini."
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Live PerformancesElla Fitzgerald has performed this song live at several renowned venues like the Deauville in Miami, 1963.
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Album InclusionThe song "(If You Can't Sing It) You'll Have to Swing It" is featured on several of Ella Fitzgerald's albums, including "The Early Years - Part 1" and "Ella in Hollywood."
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Song InspirationThis song was inspired by the renowned violinist Niccolò Paganini, hinting at the crossover between classical music and Jazz.
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Original ComposerThe song was originally composed by Sam Coslow.
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Released YearThe song was officially released in the year 1936.
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Known for Scat SingingThis song is one of Ella's most known pieces for showcasing her scat singing abilities.
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Collaborative PerformancesFitzgerald has performed the song along with various big bands, such as Chick Webb's band.
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Television PerformancesElla performed this song on many television programs including "The Colgate Comedy Hour" in 1954.
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Referencing in CultureThe song was referenced in an episode of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." After seeing a performance by Shy Baldwin (a character on the show), Midge (the main character) remarks, "He's the Mr. Paganini of the Apollo."
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Audience InteractionDuring live performances, Ella would often interact with the audience in a playful manner, encouraging them to sing along in the 'swing it' part.
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