It All Depends on You
Al Jolson
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Lovers depend on moonlight For a love affair Babies depend on mothers For their tender care Flowers depend on sunshine And the morning dew Each thing depends on something And I depend on you I can be happy, I can be sad I can be good or I can be bad It all depends on you I can be lonely out in a crowd I can be humble, I can be proud It all depends on you I can save money, or spend it Go right on living, or end it You're to blame, Honey For what I do I know that I can be beggar I can be King I can be almost any old thing It all depends on you Isn't it sweet to know, Dear You can help me on Wouldn't it hurt to know, Dear All my hopes were gone Wouldn't it make you proud, Dear If I made a name But if I failed to win, dear Would you want all the blame I can be happy, I can be sad I can be good or I can be bad It all depends on you I can be lonely out in a crowd I can be humble, I can be proud It all depends on you I can save money, or spend it Go right on living, or end it You're to blame, honey For what I do I know that I can be beggar, I can be King I can be almost any old thing It all depends on you Yes, it all depends on you
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Written by: B.G. DESYLVA, LEW BROWN, RAY HENDERSON
Lyrics © RAY HENDERSON MUSIC CO., INC.
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10 facts about this song
History"It All Depends on You" is a popular song and jazz standard recorded and performed by numerous artists. It was originally written in 1926 by B.G. DeSylva, Lew Brown, and Ray Henderson for the musical "Big Boy".
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Original PerformanceAl Jolson was the first artist who popularized the song "It All Depends on You" in the 1920s. Jolson was then known as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer.”
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Song's ThemeThe song talks about the singer's happiness relying solely on his beloved. It’s a heartfelt confession from a lover whose joy completely depends on his significant other.
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Notable CoversOther than Al Jolson, the song was also covered by popular artists like Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Ruth Etting, and Bing Crosby and was included in Sinatra's album “A Swingin' Affair” in 1957.
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Movie AppearanceAl Jolson's version of "It All Depends on You" was used in the popular crime and drama film "The Public Enemy" from 1931 starring James Cagney and Jean Harlow.
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CreditsAl Jolson's performance helped the songwriters - B.G. DeSylva, Lew Brown, and Ray Henderson - to establish their fame in the music industry with their numerous hits.
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LegacyThe song "It All Depends on You" is considered a classic and continues to be covered by modern artists, preserving its legacy. It's also part of the Great American Songbook, a set of classic American songs usually from Broadway, musical theatre, and Hollywood musicals.
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Commercial SuccessAlthough it's hard to quantify the exact commercial success of the song as it was released in the era before chart listings, the song did make a considerable impact, becoming popular in its time, and is still recognized today.
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Musical StyleThe song follows a traditional Tin Pan Alley pop song structure, showcasing Jolson's unique vocal style and his ability to express the lyrics' emotion.
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InfluenceIt is considered to have influenced and shaped the Jazz.Age epoch, and it has become a jazz standard, often performed by jazz musicians and singers around the world.
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