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Easter Parade (song)
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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.
Berlin resurrected the tune, with modifications, and gave it the now-familiar Easter lyrics for the 1933 Broadway musical revue 'As Thousands Cheer' in which musical numbers were strung together on the thematic thread of newspaper headlines; it was first sung by Marilyn Miller and Clifton Webb. Like many of Berlin's songs, it later appeared in films. It was performed by Don Ameche in 'Alexander's Ragtime Band' (1938) which was loosely based on Irving Berlin's life. In 1942, it was featured in the movie "Holiday Inn", starring Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. In 1948, it was performed by Judy Garland and Fred Astaire in the musical film 'Easter Parade', which was constructed around the song. The song was also featured in the Rankin/Bass special 'The First Easter Rabbit' in 1976.
Artists who had a hit record with the song include Leo Reisman & Clifton Webb (1933), Bing Crosby (recorded June 1, 1942), Harry James (1942), Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians (1947), and Liberace (1954).
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Category:1933 songs
Category:Easter songs
Category:Judy Garland songs
Category:Songs from As Thousands Cheer
Category:Songs written by Irving Berlin
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