Thanks for the Memory
Thanks for the Memory

Anita O'Day, Cal Tjader - Thanks for the Memory Lyrics

Jazz
Jun 22, 1999
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Thanks for the Memory Music Video

Thanks for the Memory Lyrics

Thanks for the memory
Of sentimental verse,
Nothing in my purse,
And chuckles
When the preacher said
For better or for worse,
How lovely it was.

Thanks for the memory
Of Schubert's Serenade,
Little things of jade
And traffic jams
And anagrams
And bills we never paid,
How lovely it was.

We who could laugh over big things
Were parted by only a slight thing.
I wonder if we did the right thing,
Oh, well, that's life, I guess,
I love your dress.

Thanks for the memory
Of faults that you forgave,
Of rainbows on a wave,
And stockings in the basin
When a fellow needs a shave,
Thank you so much.

Thanks for the memory
Of tinkling temple bells,
Alma mater yells
And Cuban rum
And towels from
The very best hotels,
Oh how lovely it was.

Thanks for the memory
Of cushions on the floor,
Hash with Dinty Moore,
That pair of gay pajamas
That you bought
And never wore.

We said goodbye with a highball,
Then I got as high as a steeple,
But we were intelligent people,
No tears, no fuss,
Hooray for us.

Strictly entire nous,
Darling, how are you?
And how are all
Those little dreams
That never did come true?

Awfully glad I met you,
Cheerio and toodle-oo
Thank you,
Thank you so much.

Writer(s): Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally composed and wrote the lyrics for 'Thanks for the Memory'?

    'Thanks for the Memory' was composed by Ralph Rainger with lyrics by Leo Robin. It was introduced in the 1938 film The Big Broadcast of 1938.

  2. In which movie did 'Thanks for the Memory' first appear?

    'Thanks for the Memory' first appeared in the 1938 film The Big Broadcast of 1938, where it was performed by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross.

  3. Did Anita O'Day and Cal Tjader perform 'Thanks for the Memory' together?

    Yes, Anita O'Day and Cal Tjader performed their rendition of 'Thanks for the Memory,' adding their unique style to this classic song.

  4. What is notable about the original performance of 'Thanks for the Memory' in The Big Broadcast of 1938?

    In The Big Broadcast of 1938, Bob Hope and Shirley Ross's characters are a divorced couple who poignantly sing 'Thanks for the Memory,' recalling their past relationship's ups and downs before deciding to get back together.

  5. Was there any controversy regarding the lyrics of 'Thanks for the Memory'?

    Yes, lyricist Leo Robin had a dispute with film producers over a line mentioning Niagara Falls. Originally, it was 'That weekend at Niagara when we never saw the falls,' but it was changed to 'hardly saw,' which Robin felt ruined its impact.

  6. Did Bob Hope continue to use 'Thanks for the Memory' after its initial success?

    'Thanks for the Memory' became Bob Hope's signature tune. He often adapted its lyrics to fit various situations throughout his career, contributing significantly to its enduring popularity.

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