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The song was introduced in the [[Fine and Dandy (musical)|musical of the same name]] in 1930, and has since become a [[popular music|pop]] and [[jazz standard]]. A take-off using the same chord structure but a different melodic line was recorded by Woody Herman and called "Keen and Peachy". |
The song was introduced in the [[Fine and Dandy (musical)|musical of the same name]] in 1930, and has since become a [[popular music|pop]] and [[jazz standard]]. A take-off using the same chord structure but a different melodic line was recorded by Woody Herman and called "Keen and Peachy". |
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Barbra Streisand recorded it in 1964 for her album, [[People]].<ref>[http://barbra-archives.com/record/albums/people_streisand.html Barbra Archives: Records/People album.]</ref> |
Barbra Streisand recorded it in 1964 for her album, [[People (Barbra Streisand album)]].<ref>[http://barbra-archives.com/record/albums/people_streisand.html Barbra Archives: Records/People album.]</ref> |
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The tune is often associated with the magic act performed by [[Art Metrano]], which consists of an inept magician performing inane tricks while chanting "duh-duh-da, duh-duh-DA DA!" over and over. This routine was parodied in an episode of [[Family Guy]], during which [[Jesus]] is seen performing inept magic tricks while chanting the tune. In December 2007 Metrano filed a lawsuit over this alleged appropriation.{{Fact|date=June 2008}} |
The tune is often associated with the magic act performed by [[Art Metrano]], which consists of an inept magician performing inane tricks while chanting "duh-duh-da, duh-duh-DA DA!" over and over. This routine was parodied in an episode of [[Family Guy]], during which [[Jesus]] is seen performing inept magic tricks while chanting the tune. In December 2007 Metrano filed a lawsuit over this alleged appropriation.{{Fact|date=June 2008}} |
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Revision as of 14:05, 9 July 2009
"Fine and Dandy" is a popular song from the 1930 Broadway musical of the same name.
The music was written by Kay Swift, the lyrics by Paul James (pseudonym for James Paul Warburg). The song was published in 1930.
The song was introduced in the musical of the same name in 1930, and has since become a pop and jazz standard. A take-off using the same chord structure but a different melodic line was recorded by Woody Herman and called "Keen and Peachy".
Barbra Streisand recorded it in 1964 for her album, People (Barbra Streisand album).[1]
The tune is often associated with the magic act performed by Art Metrano, which consists of an inept magician performing inane tricks while chanting "duh-duh-da, duh-duh-DA DA!" over and over. This routine was parodied in an episode of Family Guy, during which Jesus is seen performing inept magic tricks while chanting the tune. In December 2007 Metrano filed a lawsuit over this alleged appropriation.[citation needed]
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