In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening

Jane Wyman, Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra

About In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening

"In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening" is a popular song with music by Hoagy Carmichael and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was originally planned to feature it in a Paramount picture which was written for Betty Hutton that never took off. That projected film was to be called The Mack Sennett Girl (aka Keystone Girl). The song was buried in Paramount's files until it was rediscovered and then used in the 1951 film, Here Comes the Groom, and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. The recording by Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman with Matty Matlock's All Stars and the Four Hits and a Miss was recorded on June 20, 1951 and released by Decca Records as catalog number 27678. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on September 21, 1951, and lasted six weeks on the chart, peaking at number 11. 


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In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Tell 'em I'll be there
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Save your pappy a chair

When the party's getting a glow on
And singin' fills the air
In the shank of the night
When the doin's are right

Well you can tell em I'll be there
I like a barbecue
I like to boil a ham
And I vote for bola baste stew

What's that?
I like a weenie bake, steak and a layer cake
And you'll get a tummy ache too
We'll rent a tent or a teepee

Let the town crier cry
"All's well!"
And if it's RSVP
This is what I'll reply

In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Tell 'em we'll be there
If you need a pair of freeloaders
To fracture your affair

I may even give them Pagliacci
Now stand back and give him air
If one can relax and we'll have a few yaks
And you can tell them we'll be there

"Oui," said the bumblebee
"Let's have jubilee."
"When?" said the prairie hen, "Soon?"
"Sure," said the dinosaur

"Where?" said the grisly bear
"Under the light of the moon."
"How about your brother, jackass?"
Everyone gaily cried

"Are you coming to the fracas?"
Ain't gonna blow it
"And all the respects," he sighed
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening

Tell 'em I'll be there
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Stick 'em on my hair
If perchance we look a bit peeked

Remember se la guerre
If we're still on our feet
And there's something to eat
Well you can tell them we'll be there

In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Tell 'em I'll be there
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Better save a chair

When the party's getting a glow on
And singin' fills the air
If there's gas in my hack
And my laundry is back

If there's room for one more
And you need me
Why sure
If you need a new face or a tenor or base

If I can climb out of bed and put a head on my head
Well you can tell 'em we'll be there.

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: BING CROSBY, ROY TURK, FRED E. AHLERT

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20 facts about this song

Trivia
"In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening" is a popular song published in 1951.
Famous Collaborators
It was written by Hoagy Carmichael (music) and Johnny Mercer (lyrics).
Notable Performer
Bing Crosby was one of the first and most famous performers to record the song.
Award Recognition
The song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1952.
Film Feature
The song was featured in the 1951 film, "Here Comes the Groom," starring Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman.
Chart Performance
Jane Wyman and Bing Crosby's version reached number 11 in the Billboard charts.
Notable Covers
It has since been re-recorded by artists including Bette Midler, Rosemary Clooney, and Bob Hope, among others.
Legendary Lyricist
Johnny Mercer's lyrics are often praised for their wit and charm, and "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening" is exemplary of his style.
Musical Style
The song stands as a quintessential example of mid-20th-century popular songwriting, featuring an easy-going melody and clever lyrics.
Popular Appeal
The song's universal theme of enjoying a cool evening remains appealing to listeners, ensuring its continued presence on playlists and classic radio broadcasts.
Release & Featuring Artists
"In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening" is a popular song that was presented by Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman in the 1951 film "Here Comes the Groom". The song was written by songwriting legends Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael.
Song Accolades
The song was awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1951.
Chart Success
Bing Crosby's rendition of the song reached #11 in Billboard's chart in 1951.
Song Interpretations
The title of the song, “In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening,” refers to the leisurely pace and relaxed atmosphere of evening time, a frequent theme in Bing Crosby’s work.
Multi-Versions
Many singers have covered the song, including Rosemary Clooney, Bette Midler, and Susannah McCorkle. It has been performed in a variety of styles, from jazz to pop.
Song's creative process
The song was written at the request of Crosby for the movie Here Comes the Groom directed by Frank Capra. Mercer had reportedly completed the lyrics even before Carmichael had finished the tune.
Other notables
Hoagy Carmichael, co-writer of the song, was more than just a songwriter. He was a successful singer, pianist, and actor as well. Johnny Mercer, known as one of America's greatest lyricists, wrote lyrics to more than 1,500 songs including jazz and pop standards.
Song's Message
The song was inspired by the swing era, and the lyrics express the charm of cool evening hours, populated by people relaxing and enjoying life.
Movie's Success
"Here Comes the Groom," the movie in which the song originally featured, was a commercial success. It also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening".
Bing Crosby's role
Celebrity crooner Bing Crosby was already a highly successful performer by the time he recorded "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening". Crosby is known as one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century.

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