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"Over the Rainbow"
Judy Garland Over the Rainbow 2.jpg
Judy Garland singing "Over the Rainbow" in The Wizard of Oz
Song by Judy Garland
Published1939 by Leo Feist, Inc.
Composer(s) Harold Arlen
Lyricist(s) E.Y. Harburg

"Over the Rainbow", also known as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", is a ballad by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Yip Harburg. [1] It was written for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz , in which it was sung by actress Judy Garland [2] in her starring role as Dorothy Gale. [1] It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and became Garland's signature song.

Contents

About five minutes into the film, Dorothy sings the song after failing to get Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, and the farmhands to listen to her story of an unpleasant incident involving her dog, Toto, and the town spinster, Miss Gulch (Margaret Hamilton). Aunt Em tells her to "find yourself a place where you won't get into any trouble". This prompts her to walk off by herself, musing to Toto, "Someplace where there isn't any trouble. Do you suppose there is such a place, Toto? There must be. It's not a place you can get to by a boat, or a train. It's far, far away. Behind the moon, beyond the rain", at which point she begins singing.

Background

Composer Harold Arlen and lyricist Yip Harburg often worked in tandem, Harburg generally suggesting an idea or title for Arlen to set to music, before Harburg contributed the lyrics. [3] For their work together on The Wizard of Oz , Harburg claimed his inspiration was "a ballad for a little girl who... was in trouble and... wanted to get away from... Kansas. A dry, arid, colorless place. She had never seen anything colorful in her life except the rainbow". Arlen decided the idea needed "a melody with a long broad line". [4]

By the time all the other songs for the film had been written, Arlen was feeling the pressure of not having the song for the Kansas scene. He often carried blank pieces of music manuscript in his pockets to jot down short melodic ideas. Arlen described how the inspiration for the melody to "Over the Rainbow" came to him suddenly while his wife Anya drove:

"I said to Mrs. Arlen... 'let's go to Grauman's Chinese ... You drive the car, I don't feel too well right now.' I wasn't thinking of work. I wasn't consciously thinking of work, I just wanted to relax. And as we drove by Schwab's Drug Store on Sunset I said, 'Pull over, please.' ... And we stopped and I really don't know why—bless the muses—and I took out my little bit of manuscript and put down what you know now as 'Over the Rainbow.'" [5]

The song was originally sung in A-flat major. [6] Arlen later wrote the contrasting bridge section based on the idea of "a child's piano exercise". [7] In the movie, a renowned Stradivarius violin was used in the accompaniment. [8]

Italian newspaper Il Messaggero has noted a resemblance, both harmonic and melodic, between Over the Rainbow and the theme of the intermezzo (known as Ratcliff's Dream) of Pietro Mascagni's 1895 opera Guglielmo Ratcliff . [9]

Recordings by Judy Garland

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On October 7, 1938, Judy Garland recorded the song on the MGM soundstage with an arrangement by Murray Cutter. In September 1939, a studio recording of the song, not from the film soundtrack, was recorded and released as a single for Decca. In March 1940, that same recording was included on a Decca 78 four-record studio cast album entitled The Wizard of Oz. Although this isn't the version that appeared in the film, Decca continued to release the "cast album" into the 1960s after it was reissued on disc, a 331⁄3-rpm album.

The film version of "Over the Rainbow" was unavailable to the public until the soundtrack was released by MGM in 1956 to coincide with the television premiere of The Wizard of Oz. [10] The soundtrack version has been re-released several times over the years, including a deluxe edition by Rhino in 1995. [11]

After The Wizard of Oz appeared in 1939, "Over the Rainbow" became Garland's signature song. She performed it for thirty years and sang it as she had for the film. She said she wanted to remain true to the character of Dorothy and to the message of being somewhere over the rainbow. [12]

In 1981, the 1939 recording of the song by Judy Garland on Decca Records was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. [13]

Other lyrics

An introductory verse ("When all the world is a hopeless jumble...") that was omitted from the film is sometimes used in theatrical productions of The Wizard of Oz and is included in the piano sheet music from the film. It was used in versions by Cliff Edwards, Tony Bennett, Al Bowlly, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Mandy Patinkin, Trisha Yearwood, Melissa Manchester, Hilary Kole, Jewel, Eva Cassidy, and Norma Waterson. Judy Garland sang the introductory verse at least once, on a 1948 radio broadcast of The Louella Parsons Show. [14] Lyrics for a second verse ("Once by a word only lightly spoken...") appeared in the British edition of the sheet music. [15]

Awards and honors

In March 2017, Judy Garland's 1939 Decca single was entered in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as music that is "culturally, historically, or artistically significant". [16] The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) ranked it number one on their Songs of the Century list. The American Film Institute named it best movie song on the AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs list.

"Over the Rainbow" was given the Towering Song Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame and was sung at its dinner on June 12, 2014, by Jackie Evancho. [17] In April 2005, the United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring Yip Harburg that includes a lyric. [18]

It was sent as an audio wakeup call to astronauts aboard the STS-88 space shuttle mission on Flight Day 4, dedicated to astronaut Robert D. Cabana by his daughter Sara. [19]

According to his family, Gene Wilder died while listening to "Over the Rainbow" sung by Ella Fitzgerald, one of his favorite songs. [20] [21]

German versions

The first German version in the English language was recorded by the Swing Orchestra Heinz Wehner (1908–1945) in March 1940 in Berlin. Wehner, at this time a well-known international German swing artist, [22] also took over the vocals. [23] The first German version in German language was sung by Inge Brandenburg (1929–1999) in 1960. [24]

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole version

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World"
Single by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
from the album Facing Future
Released1993
Recorded1988
Length5:07
Label Mountain Apple Company
Songwriter(s) E.Y. Harburg, Bob Thiele, George David Weiss

Recording session

On the album Facing Future (1993), Israel Kamakawiwoʻole included "Over the Rainbow" in a ukulele medley with "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. Kamakawiwo'ole called the recording studio at 3 a.m. He was given 15 minutes to arrive by Milan Bertosa.

Bertosa said, "And in walks the largest human being I had seen in my life. Israel was probably like 500 pounds. And the first thing at hand is to find something for him to sit on." A security guard gave Israel a large steel chair. "Then I put up some microphones, do a quick sound check, roll tape, and the first thing he does is 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow.' He played and sang, one take, and it was over." [25]

Chart activity and sales

Kamakawiwoʻole's version reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot Digital Tracks chart during the week of January 31, 2004 (for the survey week ending January 18, 2004). [26] In the U.S., it was certified Platinum for million downloads sold. [27] As of October 2014 it had sold over 4.2 million digital copies. [28]

In the UK his version was released as a single under the title "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". It entered the UK Official Singles Chart in April 2007 at number 68. In Germany, the single also returned to the German Singles Chart in September 2010. After two weeks on that chart, it received gold status for selling 150,000 copies. [29] In October 2010, it reached number one on the German charts. In 2011 was certified 5× gold for selling over 750,000 copies. [29] It stayed at the top spot for twelve non-consecutive weeks and was the most successful single in Germany in 2010. [30] In March 2010 it was the second best-selling download in Germany with digital sales between 500,000 and 600,000. [31] [32] In France, it debuted at number four in December 2010 and reached number one. [33] In Switzerland, it received Platinum status for 30,000 copies sold. [34]

Kamakawiwo'ole's version of "Over the Rainbow" has been used in commercials, films and television programs, including 50 First Dates , Charmed , Cold Case , ER , Finding Forrester , Horizon , Life on Mars , Meet Joe Black , Scrubs , Snakes on a Plane , Son of the Mask , and the television series South Pacific . The Kamakawiwoʻole version was sung by the cast of Glee on the season one finale "Journey" and included on Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals, charting at number 30 in the UK, 31 in Canada and Ireland, 42 in Australia, and 43 in the U.S. [35] [36] [37] [38] [39] [40] [41]

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria) [42] Platinum50,000*
Germany (BVMI) [43] 2× Platinum1,000,000^
Italy (FIMI) [44] Gold25,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [45] 2× Platinum100,000^
United Kingdom (BPI) [46] Gold400,000‡
United States (RIAA) [47] Platinum4,200,000 [28]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Eva Cassidy version

"Over the Rainbow"
Eva Cassidy Over the Rainbow single.jpg
Single by Eva Cassidy
from the album The Other Side and Songbird
B-side "Dark End of the Street" [48]
ReleasedJanuary 29, 2001 (2001-01-29)
Length4:58
Label Blix Street
Composer(s) Harold Arlen
Lyricist(s) E.Y. Harburg
Producer(s) Chris Biondo
Eva Cassidy singles chronology
"Over the Rainbow"
(2001)		"People Get Ready"
(2002)

Eva Cassidy recorded a studio version of the song for The Other Side (1992). After her death in 1996, it was included on the posthumous compilation Songbird (1998). In December 2000, a clip of Cassidy performing the song at Blues Alley was featured on the BBC2 program Top of the Pops 2 . [49] Following the premiere, it became the program's most-requested video in history, and demand for the album soared after the clip was re-aired in January 2001. [50] The song was subsequently released as a single the same month, on January 29. [51]

"Over the Rainbow" debuted at number 88 on the UK Singles Chart in February 2001 and climbed to number 42 in May, becoming Cassidy's first single to chart in the United Kingdom. In Scotland, it reached number 36, giving Cassidy her first top-40 single in that region. It was her highest-charting song in the United Kingdom until 2007, when "What a Wonderful World" reached number one. [52] The song also reached number 27 in Ireland in December, becoming her only top-40 hit in that country.

Cassidy's recording was selected by the BBC for its Songs of the Century album in 1999. Her performance at Blues Alley appeared on the album Simply Eva (2011).

Charts

Chart (2001)Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA) [53] 27
Scotland (OCC) [54] 36
UK Singles (OCC) [55] 42
UK Indie (OCC) [56] 10

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI) [57] Gold400,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Cliff Richard version

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"/"What a Wonderful World"
Cliff OverRainbow.JPG
Single by Cliff Richard
from the album Wanted
ReleasedDecember 3, 2001 (2001-12-03)
Length4:47
Label Papillon
Songwriter(s) H. Arlen, E.Y. Hamburg, George David Weiss, G. Douglas
Producer(s) Alan Tarney
Cliff Richard singles chronology
"The Millennium Prayer"
(1999)		"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"/"What a Wonderful World"
(2001)		""Let Me Be the One""
(2002)
Music video
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"/"What a Wonderful World" on YouTube

On December 3, 2001, the British singer Cliff Richard recorded a cover of the mashup "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"/"What a Wonderful World" on his album Wanted . At the time of release the official website for the album explained that it consisted of "hits Cliff's always 'Wanted' to record." [58] The album is primarily made up of cover songs, including songs by artists such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Carole King and Tina Turner. The inspiration for the album came when Richard was sent a copy of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's recording of "Over the Rainbow" combined with "What a Wonderful World" weeks into the year 2000 and he knew immediately he wanted to record it. [59]

The mashup reggae-themed track with a lot of similarities to the Israel Kamakawiwo'ole arrangement was released as the debut single from the album Wanted and charted on the UK Singles Chart peaking at number 11 and stayed for 6 weeks in the British charts. [60] Richard premiered it on the Open House with Gloria Hunniford on November 6, 2001. On the date of release of the single on December 3, 2001, he was invited to the ITV programme This Morning to perform it live. He also performed it at the Premier Christmas Spectacular at Methodist Westminster Central Hall in London on December 14, 2001.

Charts

Chart (2001)Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC) [60] 11

Danielle Hope version

"Over the Rainbow"
Danielle Hope Over the Rainbow.jpg
Single by Danielle Hope
ReleasedMay 23, 2010 (UK)
Genre Pop
Length2:58
Label Polydor
Composer(s) Harold Arlen
Lyricist(s) E.Y. Harburg

Danielle Hope, the winner of the BBC talent show Over the Rainbow , released a cover version of the song as a digital download on May 23, 2010, and a single on May 31, 2010. [61] As it was recorded before a winner was announced, runners-up Lauren Samuels and Sophie Evans also recorded versions. [61]

The single was a charity record that raised money for the BBC Performing Arts Fund and Prostate UK. [62]

Track listings

UK digital download

  1. "Over the Rainbow" – 2:58

CD single

  1. "Over the Rainbow"
  2. "The Wizard of Oz medley" – Sophie Evans, Danielle Hope and Lauren Samuels

Charts

Chart (2010)Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC) [63] 29

Robin Schulz, Alle Farben and Israel Kamakawiwoʻole version

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World"
Song by Robin Schulz, Alle Farben and Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
ReleasedSeptember 7, 2021 (2021-09-07)
Length3:31
Label Sony Music Entertainment, B1/Warner Music
Composer(s) Harold Arlen
Lyricist(s) E.Y. Harburg

In July 2021, German musician, DJ and record producer Robin Schulz and the German DJ and producer Alle Farben released a mashup "Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World" based on Kamakawiwo'ole's version and voice on Sony Music Entertainment, B1/Warner Music. The new remix version has charted in Germany, France and Belgium. A new official video was also released.

Charts

Chart (2021)Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) [64] 48
France (SNEP) [65] 138
Germany (GfK Entertainment charts)
82

Other versions

The 1939 Glenn Miller recording on RCA Bluebird was no. 1 on the Your Hit Parade chart for six weeks that year.

The Demensions recorded an ethereal, orchestral, and dreamy doo-wop version, arranged by composer Seymour Barab that reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960 [66] and number 17 in Canada. [67] Katharine McPhee's version in 2006 reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 1965 Australian band Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs released the song as a single following the release of an EP called I Told The Brook in 1964. The single went to Number 2 on the Australian charts. [68]

Jerry Lee Lewis included "Over the Rainbow" on his 1980 album Killer Country on Elektra Records. This version went to number 10 on the Pop Country charts. [69]

The 1997 film Face/Off featured a recording of "Over the Rainbow" by Olivia Newton-John. [70]

Nicholas David, a contestant on the third season of The Voice, recorded a version that went to number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2012 with sales of 48,000 copies. [71]

American singer Ariana Grande released a version of the song on June 6, 2017, to raise money at her benefit concert One Love Manchester after 22 people were killed in the Manchester Arena bombing at Grande's concert on May 22, 2017. [72] Her live performance at the benefit concert was televised two days prior, i.e. on June 4, 2017. The song was then added to the setlist of her Dangerous Woman Tour. [73] The version peaked at number 60 on the UK Singles Chart on the week ending June 22, 2017. [74]

In 2017 to raise money for BBC Children in Need 1788 Children sang Over the Rainbow live in unison from 10 towns across the UK. This was broadcast on the main telethon Children in Need 2017 where it cut between the different choirs as they sang [75] The Choirs sang from:

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