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"Pennies from Heaven" is a 1936 American popular song with music by Arthur Johnston and lyrics by Johnny Burke. It was introduced by Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra in the 1936 film of the same name. It was recorded in the same year by Billie Holiday and afterwards performed by Jimmy Dorsey & his Orchestra, Arthur Tracy, Eddy Duchin, Tony Bennett, Dinah Washington, Clark Terry, Frances Langford, Big Joe Turner, Lester Young, Dean Martin, Gene Ammons, The Skyliners (a hit in 1960), Legion of Mary, Guy Mitchell, and Harry James. The July 24, 1936, recording by Bing Crosby and the Georgie Stoll Orchestra topped the charts for ten weeks in 1936 and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004. He recorded a new version of the song on August 17, 1936 accompanied by the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. Crosby recorded the song again for his 1954 album Bing: A Musical Autobiography.more »
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A long time ago, a million years BCThe best things in life were absolutely freeBut no one appreciated a sky that was always blueAnd no one congratulated a moon that was always newSo it was planned that they would vanish now and thenAnd you must pay before you get them back againThat's what storms were made forAnd you shouldn't be afraid forEvery time it rains it rainsPennies from heavenDon't you know each cloud containsPennies from heavenYou'll find your fortune falling all over townBe sure that your umbrella is upside downTrade them for a package of sunshine and flowersIf you want the things you loveYou must have showersSo when you hear it thunderDon't run under a treeThere'll be pennies from heaven for you and meYou must have showersSo when you hear it thunderDon't run under a treeThere'll be pennies from heaven for you and me
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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: Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Big Joe Turner1. Big Joe Turner, known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, covered "Pennies from Heaven" in his unique style of rock and roll genre. |
Billie Holiday2. Billie Holiday's version of "Pennies from Heaven" showcased her distinctive emotive and improvisational vocal abilities, which made her a jazz icon. |
Bing Crosby3. Bing Crosby's version of "Pennies from Heaven" topped the charts in 1936. 4. Bing Crosby also starred in a film titled "Pennies from Heaven", where the song was originally featured. |
Dean Martin5. Dean Martin added his signature laid-back style to his version of "Pennies from Heaven", which was released in the late 1950s. |
Dinah Washington6. Dinah Washington, revered as "the most popular black female recording artist of the '50s", left a lasting impression with her version of "Pennies from Heaven". |
Frances Langford7. Frances Langford, an American singer, and actress delivered a memorable performance of "Pennies from Heaven" along with Bing Crosby in the film of the same name. |
Gene Ammons8. Gene Ammons' rendition of "Pennies from Heaven" demonstrated his mastery in tenor saxophone and uniquely blended jazz, blues, and R&B genres. |
Jimmy Dorsey & The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra9. Jimmy Dorsey, a prominent big band leader, delivered a big-band jazz rendition of "Pennies From Heaven" with The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra.10. This orchestra was known for blending various musical instruments to give a rich and full sound to their compositions. |
Lester Young11. Lester Young, a renowned tenor saxophonist, provided a unique take on "Pennies from Heaven", highlighting his inventive and melodic style. |
The Skyliners12. The Skyliners, a 1950s doo-wop group, added a pop-rock twist to "Pennies from Heaven", making it accessible to a wider youthful audience. |
Tony Bennett13. Tony Bennett's interpretation of "Pennies From Heaven" reaffirmed his status as one of the great interpreters of the American Songbook.14. In fact, Bennett's version was included in his "MTV Unplugged: Tony Bennett" album, which won the 1994 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. |
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