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Always
Digital Sheet Music of Always
Composed by: Irving Berlin
Performed by: Billie Holiday
5 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2007
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Irving Berlin
651 books9 followersIrving Berlin (born Israel Isidore Beilin (May 11, 1888– September 22, 1989) was a Russian-born American composer and songwriter. and one of the most prolific American songwriters in history.
Berlin was one of the few Tin Pan Alley/Broadway songwriters who wrote both lyrics and music for his songs.
Although he never learned to read music beyond a rudimentary level, with the help of various uncredited musical assistants or collaborators, he eventually composed over 3,000 songs, many of which (e.g. "God Bless America", "White Christmas", "Anything You Can Do", "There's No Business Like Show Business") left an indelible mark on American music and culture. He composed seventeen film scores and twenty-one Broadway scores.
Berlin was one of the few Tin Pan Alley/Broadway songwriters who wrote both lyrics and music for his songs.
Although he never learned to read music beyond a rudimentary level, with the help of various uncredited musical assistants or collaborators, he eventually composed over 3,000 songs, many of which (e.g. "God Bless America", "White Christmas", "Anything You Can Do", "There's No Business Like Show Business") left an indelible mark on American music and culture. He composed seventeen film scores and twenty-one Broadway scores.
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March 12, 2021
This song, "Always," was written by Irving Berlin in 1925 as a wedding gift for his wife Ellin Mackay. It has everything going for it: even rhythm, respectful lyrics, memorable melody, and is appropriate for every decade -- it is timeless.
🎵 Recommended.
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🎵 Recommended.
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