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"Sisters" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin in 1954, best known from the 1954 movie White Christmas. Both parts were sung by Rosemary Clooney (who served as Vera-Ellen's singing vocal dub for this song, while Trudy Stevens dubbed Vera-Ellen's other songs in the film).
The movie White Christmas also starred Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. It was not possible to issue an "original soundtrack album" of the film, because Decca Records controlled the soundtrack rights, but Clooney was under exclusive contract with Columbia Records. Consequently, each one issued a separate "soundtrack recording": Decca issuing Selections from Irving Berlin's White Christmas, while Columbia issued Irving Berlin's White Christmas. On the former, the song "Sisters" (as well as all of Clooney's vocal parts) was recorded by Peggy Lee, while on the latter, the song was sung by Rosemary Clooney and her own sister, Betty. The Clooney sisters' version, which was also released as a single, was the most popular recording of the song, charting in 1954.
Release Date: 1954
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Gweneth Walker : To My Girls "A bright girl, a jungle girl, shining quick as a snake" is the gutsy narrator of 'This Morning.' The voices have strong, syncopated rhythmic figures on "nn" and "la" sounds, and slide upward on "girl" for well-crafted-and enjoyable-instrumental effects. In 'To My Girls,' the poet tells her four graceful, nearly grown daughters. Reflective homophonic sections tell the mother's hopes. They alternate with ostinato patterns of simmering energy, reflecting the dancing excitement of four girls ready to burst forth, out into the world. The most percussive of the set, 'Sisters' features schoolyard-style partnered handclap patterns for singers in pairs. That's in addition to finger snaps, and cymbal, brush, and sticks-on-the-rim vocal percussion effects, all painting a lively picture of the "very same place" that "you and me," sisters, come from. Songlist: This Morning, To My Girls, Sisters Louise Lerch (editor) : The Teen's Musical Theatre Collection - Female This publication is a hit! With 33 great songs from stage and movie musicals - plus plot notes for each - this series is indispensible for teaching young singers. Songlist: Once Upon A Dream, Beauty And The Beast, Memory, God Help The Outcasts, On My Own, Belle (Reprise), Think Of Me, Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend, Feed The Birds, Honey Bun, I Could Have Danced All Night, I Enjoy Being A Girl, I Got The Sun In The Morning, I Have Confidence, I'll Know, In My Own Little Corner, It's A Most Unusual Day, Just You Wait, Many A New Day, Much More, My Favorite Things, Out Of My Dreams, Part Of Your World, People Will Say We're In Love, The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood, Sisters, Sixteen Going On Seventeen, Stepsisters' Lament, There Are Worse Things I Could Do, Till There Was You, and more Louise Lerch (editor) : Musical Theatre Anthology for Teens - Duets Edition A three-book series of large collection of theatre and movie musical songs for teens, with no songs duplicated from the best-selling The Teen's Musical Theatre Collection. There are over 35 songs in each volume, with enough variety to keep any stage-struck teen singing for months. Songs range from the classic musicals, to Disney movies, to contemporary Broadway shows. Songlist: Freedom, Memory, In His Eyes, All I Ask Of You, I'll Cover You, When I'm By Your Side, Who Will Love Me As I Am?, Written In The Stars, Anything You Can Do, Worlds Apart, Getting To Know You, I Could Be Happy With You, I Have Dreamed, I Whistle A Happy Tune, It's A Grand Night For Singing, The Last Night Of The World, A Little Fall Of Rain, My Favorite Things, Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin', People Will Say We're In Love, The Royal Nonesuch, Sisters, Stepsisters' Lament, Sun And Moon, We Kiss In A Shadow, We Make A Beautiful Pair, A Whole New World, Why Am I Me?, Wunderbar, If Momma Was Married, and more Louise Lerch (editor) : The Teen's Musical Theatre Collection - Female These popular publications are compiled especially for the tastes and abilities of the talented teenage singer/actor. Songs span from classic stage musicals, to the golden age of Hollywood, to the stage and cinema of the 1980s and '90s. Indispensible for teaching young singers, these book/CD packs also include notes on each selection. Songlist: Once Upon A Dream, Beauty And The Beast, Memory, God Help The Outcasts, On My Own, Belle (Reprise), Think Of Me, Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend, Feed The Birds, Honey Bun, I Could Have Danced All Night, I Enjoy Being A Girl, I Got The Sun In The Morning, I Have Confidence, I'll Know, In My Own Little Corner, It's A Most Unusual Day, Just You Wait, Many A New Day, Much More, My Favorite Things, Out Of My Dreams, Part Of Your World, People Will Say We're In Love, The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood, Sisters, Sixteen Going On Seventeen, Stepsisters' Lament, There Are Worse Things I Could Do, Till There Was You, and more Vocal Selections : White Christmas The 1954 film White Christmas is a beloved holiday classic. The stage musical has already delighted audiences nationwides, and will hit the Great White Way this holiday season! Our songbook features piano/vocal arrangements of 17 Irving Berlin gems, plus an essay on the origin of the stage adaptation. Songlist: Snow, The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing, Blue Skies, Let Yourself Go, The Old Man, Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep, Falling Out Of Love Can Be Fun, Happy Holiday, How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky), I Love A Piano, I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Let Me Sing And I'm Happy, Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me, Sisters, White Christmas, Love And The Weather, What Can You Do With A General |
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From Irving Berlin's White Christmas, this tune can't miss! Available: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:05.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Irving Berlin
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