I Used to Be Color Blind
Fred Astaire
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Strange How a dreary world can suddenly change To a world as bright as the evening star Queer What a difference when your vision is clear And you see things as they really are I used to be color-blind But I met you and now I find There's green in the grass There's gold in the moon There's blue in the skies That semi-circle that was always hanging about Is not a storm cloud, its a rainbow And you brought the colors out Believe me its really true Till I met you I never knew A setting sun could paint such beautiful skies I never knew there were such lovely colors And the big surprise Is the red in your cheeks The gold in your hair The blue in your eyes
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Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"I Used to Be Color Blind" originated from the film 'Carefree' performed by Fred Astaire. The song was written by famous composer Irving Berlin.
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Film ContributionThis song is among the seven musical numbers included in 'Carefree,' released in 1938. This film is the eighth of the ten Astaire-Rogers pairings for RKO.
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Notable PerformancesFred Astaire originally performed "I Used to Be Color Blind" for the dance sequence in 'Carefree.' However, Ella Fitzgerald's rendition of this song in her 1958 album 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook' is also famous.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics metaphorically describe a man's change of view in love. The phrase 'Color Blind' signifies the man's ability to see the world's beauty – primarily his love interest.
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Particular Dance SequenceAstaire's performance of "I Used to Be Color Blind" in 'Carefree' included a slow-motion dance sequence. It was the first slow-motion dance made by Hermes Pan and is considered unique in Astaire's dancing career.
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Commercial SuccessAlthough "I Used to Be Color Blind" came from a successful movie and features emotional lyrics, it didn't obtain commercial success like other songs from the Astaire-Rogers films.
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RecordingsAside from Ella Fitzgerald, this song also has been recorded by other notable musicians like Anita O'Day and Sarah Vaughan.
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Songwriter's RecognitionIrving Berlin, the songwriter of "I Used to Be Color Blind," is considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His music forms a significant part of the Great American Songbook.
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Critic ReviewDespite its lack of commercial success, critics generally appreciate "I Used to Be Color Blind" for its lyrical depth and Berlin's experimental writing.
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Representation of Its EraLike other songs by Irving Berlin, "I Used to Be Color Blind" is a representation of its era, showcasing the characteristics of American popular music in the late 1930s.
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