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Meet the man who wrote “God Bless America”. His name was Irving Berlin, one of the greatest American songwriters of his time. His life began in a foreign country, as one of eight children of Leah and Moses Baline. He grew up and greatly impacted society from the many famous songs and plays he wrote, while most of them are still very popular today. We are talking about the man who started out in a poor town in Russia, then came to the United States and made it big. Irving Berlin was born under the name Israel Isidore Baline on May 11, 1888 in Mogilyov, Russia. He came to America with his family at age five to escape the pogroms in Russia. The family settled in New York City, where Israel and his brothers sold cheap newspapers on the street to support their fam More... (Submit New Irving Berlin Lyrics) (Submit New Irving Berlin Lyrics) My favorite | Reviewer: Anna ------ About the song What'll I Do performed by Irving Berlin Out of all the old, wonderful songs that I perform, this has to be my favorite. I end my last set with 'What'll I Do' and it chokes me up every time. With the simple, yet meaningful lyrics and the beautiful, haunting melody . . . And I have to give Linda Ronstadt credit for introducing me to so many classics with her collaborations with Nelson Riddle when I was in my late teens. 'What'll I Do' was one of them. Bea Arthur sings what'll i do at the rusty anchor bar | Reviewer: teresa ------ About the song What'll I Do performed by Irving Berlin on the golden girls show journey to the center of attention, blanche and dorothy go to the local bar called the rusty anchor. blanche is the center of attention with all the men in the bar and dorothy is alone at a table near the piano player and he is tickling the ivories and she starts humming and then she starts singing what'll i do. i had never ever heard that song and i cried. it is on right now. my husband left me and my children after i suffered a stroke and coma and when i heard that song it really hit home. thank you dorothy. sincerely, teresa Thanks for the memory ...... | Reviewer: Barbara ------ About the song What'll I Do performed by Irving Berlin Thank you - I'm always trying to remember the words of "old" songs to sing to my granddaugher - she seems to love them so. "What'll I do" just came to mind last evening and although I couldn't remember all the words, when I started singing it to her she said "grandma you have to have your arms around me when you sing that song" - I had no idea of it's background til now - "out of the mouths of babes"! Thanks for making new memories for both of us. Who else should record this song | Reviewer: Margaret Offley ------ About the song What'll I Do performed by Irving Berlin Several years ago my husband and I watched a TV program on which Bernadette Peters sang this song; it was outstanding and so impressive, that it brought tears to my eyes. It does not appear that she ever recorded it, or included it in her other recordings to the best of my knowledge. She was guest host today on Regis and Kelly, and when I saw her, it reminded me of that moment long ago. I certainly wish she would record an album of Irving Berlin titles to include "What'll I Do"? Miss Peters is surely a most talented performer. Her rendition of this song was unforgettable. alexanders ragtime band | Reviewer: nicole brown ------ About the song Alexander's Ragtime Band performed by Irving Berlin the second verse is come and listen to hte wonderful sound hear the music that is sweeping the town you soon be tapping your feet to a new kind of that keeps you happy all day long i love to that band drum druming a to the bar ragtime music is the greatest by far so come and see youll soon agree they are the best in the land come on lets give them a hand. VERSE to White Christmas | Reviewer: Gail ------ About the song White Christmas performed by Irving Berlin Where is the verse to White Christmas??? It starts: The sun is shining, the grass is green, the orange and palm trees sway. There's never been such a day, in Hollywood USA (or something like that). I need the lyrics to the verse. Thanks. Eternal Classic Promise | Reviewer: Tripolina ------ About the song Always performed by Irving Berlin "Always" is a perfect promise for newlyweds. I'm surprised it hasn't become a standard classic to be played at weddings. Romantic and heartfelt. A real heartbreaker. | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song What'll I Do performed by Irving Berlin I am now listening to this song sung by Johnny Mathis for about the 15th time. I haven't heard it for over 50 years. Could never find it again. My daughter just gifted this to me on I Tunes. Many years ago I played this very same version over and over again for an old boyfriend. Now that I know the sad background for this most beautiful of songs, I'm in tears all over again. . Johnny Mathis's voice is just mesmerizing. Sadly they don't make them like this anymore. Actually, it was much earlier | Reviewer: R. Reublin ------ About the song Blue Skies performed by Irving Berlin Just a point of history. Though the song may have appeared in White Christmas, it actually was first published in 1926 and was one of the songs that appeared in the first full length "talkie," "The Jazz Singer" with Al Jolson in 1927. It later appeared in other films in 1935, '39 and of course in '46, as the title song for the movie "Blue Skies" starring Bing Crosby. It definitely is one of our all time classic songs, still as fresh today as 80 years ago. story behind the song | Reviewer: B ------ About the song What'll I Do performed by Irving Berlin Irving Berlin wrote this for his mother when she died. The preamble was added to make it more of a "romance" song, but the sentiment was about losing his mother. Riddles review | Reviewer: Richard Reifenheiser ------ About the song What'll I Do performed by Irving Berlin I've heard a few versions of this great tune but being a Sinatra fan i just love the emotional and classic voice of Frank doing this. :D | Reviewer: Eliac ------ About the song What'll I Do performed by Irving Berlin I love this song so much! I'm singing and recording it as soon as I can get my stuff to work. Classic tune | Reviewer: john dillon ------ About the song What'll I Do performed by Irving Berlin There is a wonderful version of this tune sung by Mary Steenburgen of all people in the Movie 'The Butcher's Wife' with Jeff Daniels and Demi Moore. Mary plays a frustrated saloon singer who finally follows her dream to sing in a saloon and does a lovely job on this melancholy classic. I'm learning it on guitar tonight, what a haunting old tune. Harry Nillson's haunting version saddens me | Reviewer: Shawn ------ About the song What'll I Do performed by Irving Berlin As I listened to Harry Nillson singing his version of What'll I do a deep saddness filled me as I relived the loss of so many family members that have passed on and a girl from my youth that still possesses my heart, if only she knew it. ???? | Reviewer: Phedre ------ About the song Sisters, Sisters performed by Irving Berlin This is normally written in two parts, with the sister Betty and Judy Haynes. I like it , though. White christmas | Reviewer: Phedre ------ About the song Blue Skies performed by Irving Berlin This song is from the play/movie/musical White christmas, which I am currently performing in at a local playhouse. It's amazing and if you ever have the opportunity to see it, you should!!! Many artists recorded this fabulous song | Reviewer: Joyce ------ About the song What'll I Do performed by Irving Berlin I've copies of Rosie Clooney, the Wainrights, Linda Ronstadt, Judy Garland, The Fleetwoods, Lena Horne, Julie London, Allison Kraus, Sinatra,Cleo Lane, Mathis, Michael Crawford, Nat King Cole, Georgia Gibbs, Chris Botti, Dave Navarro, Harry Nillson and Danny Wright, all great renditions, but I agree Harry Nillson has an edge here. Just goes to show that the great music never dies. Will we say the same of rap and hip hop? Many artists recorded this fabulous song | Reviewer: Joyce ------ About the song What'll I Do performed by Irving Berlin I've copies of Rosie Clooney, the Wainrights, Linda Ronstadt, Judy Garland, The Fleetwoods, Lena Horne, Julie London, Allison Kraus, Sinatra,Cleo Lane, Mathis, Michael Crawford, Nat King Cole, Georgia Gibbs, Chris Botti, Dave Navarro, Harry Nillson and Danny Wright, all great renditions, but I agree Harry Nillson has an edge here. Just goes to show that the great music never dies. Will we say the same of rap and hip hop? Love | Reviewer: Phedre ------ About the song How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky) performed by Irving Berlin I love this song. It's a classic hearbreaking lovesong and it's absolutely beautiful. I LOVE THIS SONG!!! | Reviewer: Ryan Lienesch ------ About the song Alexander's Ragtime Band performed by Irving Berlin This song is the light of my life...........it gives me something to live fore.............it always makes me want to look at the copyright dates and figure out what the date is divided by pie! i love cucumbers..................and pie too! You could review the artist/band Irving Berlin in Biography page You could review Irving Berlin album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review Irving Berlin song by clicking the song which you like | | ||||||||||
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