The Trolley Song
Hugh Martin
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"Clang, clang, clang" went the trolley "Ding, ding, ding" went the bell "Zing, zing, zing" went my heartstrings For the moment I saw him I fell "Chug, chug, chug" went the motor "Bump, bump, bump" went the brake "Thump, thump, thump" went my heartstrings When he smiled, I could feel the car shake He tipped his hat, and took a seat He said he hoped he hadn't stepped upon my feet He asked my name I held my breath I couldn't speak because he scared me half to death "Buzz, buzz, buzz" went the buzzer "Plop, plop, plop" went the wheels "Stop, stop, stop" went my heartstrings As he started to leave I took hold of his sleeve with my hand And as if it were planned He stayed on with me and it was grand Just to stand with his hand holding mine All the way to the end of the line
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Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Fintage House Publishing
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12 facts about this song
CreationThe song "The Trolley Song" was written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane in 1944.
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Film FeatureThis song was famously sung by Judy Garland in the movie "Meet Me in St. Louis" directed by Vincente Minnelli.
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InspirationThe inspiration for "The Trolley Song" comes from a picture of a trolleycar in a turn of the century newspaper that Hugh Martin saw in a library book.
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Movie sceneIn the movie, Judy Garland's character, Esther Smith, sings the song to entertain party guests, and the song evolves into a larger production number that tells the story of a woman falling in love during a trolley ride.
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Academy AwardsThe song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1945 but did not win.
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Recorded VersionsAside from Judy Garland, several other artists have covered the song, including Frank Sinatra and The Dave Brubeck Quartet.
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Billboard PopularityThe song quickly became popular after the movie's release, even reaching #3 on the Billboard charts in 1945.
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American Film Institute RecognitionIn 2004, the American Film Institute ranked "The Trolley Song" as no. 26 in its list of the top 100 songs in American cinema.
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Album ReleaseThe song was included in the soundtrack album for the film that was released in 1944.
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Significant RepriseJudy Garland also did a significant reprise of "The Trolley Song" in her television series "The Judy Garland Show" in 1963.
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Judy Garland AssociationThe song is often associated with Judy Garland due to her heartwarming performance in the film.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has found its place in pop culture, and it's frequently referenced or used in other films, TV shows, and even commercial advertisements.
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