A Kiss to Build a Dream On
Louis Armstrong
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Give me a kiss to build a dream on And my imagination will thrive upon that kiss Sweetheart, I ask no more than this A kiss to build a dream on Give me a kiss before you leave me And my imagination will feed my hungry heart Leave me one thing before we part A kiss to build a dream on And when I'm alone with my fancies, I'll be with you Weaving romances, making believe they're true Oh, give me your lips for just a moment And my imagination will make that moment live Give me what you alone can give A kiss to build a dream on When I'm alone with my fancies, I'll be with you Weaving romances, making believe they're true Oh, give me lips for just a moment And my imagination will make that moment live Oh, give me what you alone can give A kiss to build a dream on
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Written by: Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Oscar Hammerstein
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
General Overview"A Kiss to Build a Dream On" is a song composed by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, and Oscar Hammerstein II in 1935.
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OriginThe music was written by Kalmar and Ruby, while Hammerstein contributed the lyrics.
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Louis ArmstrongArmstrong’s rendition of "A Kiss to Build a Dream On" became hugely popular. He recorded it in 1951 and it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2005.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song, including Rod Stewart and Tony Bennett, indicating its enduring popularity.
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In the MoviesThis song was famously used in the opening credits of the 1951 movie, "The Strip," where Armstrong himself performed it.
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In the Video GamesThe song was also featured in the video game Fallout 2 and its soundtrack.
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Armstrong’s Singing StyleArmstrong is famous for his jazz music and trumpet playing, but he also had a unique signing style. His gravelly singing voice added a unique touch to "A Kiss to Build a Dream On," helping it to stand out.
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Jazz InfluenceThe song is a prime example of Armstrong’s ability to blend jazz and pop music, contributing to its widespread appeal.
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Song's ThemeThe lyrics speak about finding love and holding onto those moments as treasures that you build your dreams upon. It's a romantic ballad loved by many.
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Delayed RecognitionDespite being written in the mid-30s, the song did not gain notoriety until Armstrong's rendition in the early 50s, almost two decades after it was composed.
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