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"Easter Parade" is a popular song, written by Irving Berlin and published in 1933. Berlin originally wrote the melody in 1917, under the title "Smile and Show Your Dimple", as a "cheer up" song for a girl whose man has gone off to fight in World War I. A recording of "Smile and Show Your Dimple" by Sam Ash enjoyed modest success in 1918. [1]
The original soundtrack to the film Easter Parade was released by MGM Records as a set of four 10-inch 78-rpm shellac records [1] and as a 10-inch 33-rpm long-play. [3] The soundrack featured songs performed by Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford, Ann Miller and played by the Johnny Green Orchestra.
As Thousands Cheer is a revue with a book by Moss Hart and music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, first performed in 1933.The revue contained satirical sketches and witty or poignant musical numbers, several of which became standards, including "Heat Wave", "Easter Parade" and "Harlem on my Mind".
Gene Kelly said the same exact words to Judy Garland in their 1942 film For Me and My Gal. The song 'Easter Parade' originally had a different title.
This enduring song from Bill Whelan's 2005 smash hit "Riverdance," is a beautiful song that captures the essence of Easter with lyrics that talk of mystery, shelter and figures rising from the sea ...
Rejoice on March 31 with Easter songs and albums. Find popular Easter hymns, contemporary Christian and gospel favorite, and traditional Easter songs for church
"We're a Couple of Swells" is an American comedy duet song performed by Judy Garland and Fred Astaire in the film Easter Parade (1948). It was written by Irving Berlin.Berlin originally wrote the song "Let's Take an Old-Fashioned Walk" for the scene, but the film's producer, Arthur Freed, persuaded Berlin to change this for a song that would highlight Garland's comedic talent.
It contains certain melodic material first used in Berlin's earlier song "Easter Parade". [citation needed] Jo Stafford was the first to release it on a Christmas album, on her album of the same name in 1955. [2] The Kay Thompson song "The Holiday Season" is sometimes paired with "Happy Holiday" as a medley.