Ann-Margret started recording for RCA in 1961, but her recording career was not as successful as her concurrent movie career. She had a sexy, throaty singing voice comparable to Eartha Kitt or Nancy Sinatra, and RCA attempted to capitalize on her "Female Elvis" comparison by her recording a version of Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" and other songs stylistically similar to Presley. She scored one minor hit, "I Just Don't Understand" (which entered the Billboard Top 40 in the third week of August 1961 and stayed 6 weeks, peaking at #17.) Her only charting album is The Beauty and the Beard (1964), on which she was accompanied by trumpeter Al Hirt. The contract with RCA ended in 1966.
Years later, she returned to music at the end of Disco era. Her 1980 album, "Ann-Margret" became a success with both singles, "Midnight Message" and "Love Rush" reaching the Top 10 of the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. In the early 1980s, the album was followed up with the single, "Everybody Needs Somebody Sometimes" and the B-Side "Hold Me/Squeeze Me." Ann Margret has continued to record music sporatically since then.
[edit]Film career
In 1961 she also made her film début for in Pocketful of Miracles, starring Bette Davis, Glenn Ford, and Hope Lange, a remake of the Oscar-winning 1933 film Lady for a Day; both versions were directed by the great Frank Capra. She followed that role with the successful remake of Rodgers' and Hammerstein's musical State Fair in 1962. Her next starring role, as the all-American teenager in Bye Bye Birdie, made her a major star. When she filmed Viva Las Vegas with Elvis Presley the two began an affair that received considerable attention from the gossip columnists in various media. The reports led to a showdown with a very worried Priscilla Beaulieu, which she recounts in her 1985 book, Elvis and Me, including Ann-Margret's attempt to "cut her off at the pass" with a press announcement that Ann-Margret and Elvis were engaged to be married. Although he ended the affair, Presley remained a friend and continued to send her flowers at the opening of each of her stage appearances until he died. Of all the Hollywood starlets he had worked with or had a relationship with, Ann-Margret was the only one to attend his funeral.
In 1963, Ann-Margret was featured and guest-starred, in animated form, in an episode of Hanna-Barbera's The Flintstones as "Ann-Margrock." Decades later, she recorded the theme song to the live-action film The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas in character as Ann-Margrock. The song she recorded was a modified version of the "Viva Las Vegas" theme.\
In March 1966, Ann-Margret and entertainers Chuck Day and Mickey Jones teamed up for a USO tour to entertain U.S. servicemen in remote parts of Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia. She still has great affection for the veterans and refers to them as "my gentlemen". [1] Ann-Margret, Day and Jones reunited for an encore of this tour for veterans and troops at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada in November 2005. [2]
In 1971, she starred in Mike Nichols's Carnal Knowledge, marking a change from her sex-kitten musical roles, garnering a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The following year, while performing at Lake Tahoe, Nevada, she fell 22 feet from the stage and suffered injuries that put her out of commission for several months. Throughout the 1970s, Ann-Margret balanced her live performances with a string of critically acclaimed dramatic film performances that played against her glamorous image, including Tommy in 1975, for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In addition, she has been nominated for ten Golden Globe Awards, winning five times including Best Actress for Tommy. She also did a string of successful TV specials, starting with The Ann-Margret Show for NBC in 1968. Now in her mid-60s, she continues to act in movies.
In 1994, she published an autobiography titled Ann Margret: My Story (ISBN 0-399-13891-9). She has been married to actor Roger Smith since 1967. Smith suffers from myasthenia gravis, and Ann-Margret has devoted much of her life to caring for him.
In 2001 Ann-Margret made her first appearance in a stage musical, playing the character of Mona Stangley in a new touring production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
She has also filmed the movie "Mem-o-re", where she stars with Billy Zane and Dennis Hopper.
It's A Grand Night For Singing
Ann-Margret Lyrics
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The moon is flying high,
And somewhere a bird
Who is bound he'll be heard
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
It's a grand night for singing,
The stars are bright above.
And to add to the show,
I think I am falling in love!
Falling, falling in love.
[Chorus]
It's a grand night for singing,
The moon is flying high,
And somewhere a bird
Who is bound he'll be heard,
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
Maybe it's more than the moon,
Maybe it's more than the birds,
Maybe it's more than sight of the night,
In a light too lovely for words.
Maybe it's more than the earth
Shiny in silvery blue.
Maybe the reason I'm feeling this way
Has something to do with you!
[Chorus]
It's a grand night for singing,
The stars are bright above.
The earth is a-glow
And, to add to the show
I think I am falling in love!
Falling, falling in love!
Margie and Pat:
It's a grand night for singing,
The moon is flying high,
And somewhere a bird
Who is bound he'll be heard,
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Ann-Margret's song "It's A Grand Night For Singing" describe a night where everything seems to be in perfect harmony. The moon is high in the sky, the stars are shining bright, and a bird is singing its heart out. The singer is filled with a sense of love that she attributes to the beauty of the night. She wonders if there's something more to this feeling, something beyond what words can describe.
The chorus repeats the opening lines, reinforcing the idea that this is a night meant for singing and reveling in the beauty of nature. The addition of the harmonies from Margie and Pat creates a sense of community and shared joy.
The verses build on this theme, suggesting that the singer's feeling of love is not just a result of the beautiful night but is also connected to a person. The use of the word "maybe" suggests that the singer is not entirely sure of this connection, leaving room for interpretation by the listener. In the end, the singer seems to accept that this night truly is "grand" and simply revels in the joy and beauty of the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a grand night for singing,
Tonight is a magnificent time for singing
The moon is flying high,
The moon is elevated in the sky
And somewhere a bird
There's a bird somewhere close
Who is bound he'll be heard
The bird is determined to be heard
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
The bird is singing its heart out to the sky
The stars are bright above.
The stars are shining brightly overhead
The earth is a-glow
The earth is illuminated
And to add to the show,
In addition to that,
I think I am falling in love!
I believe I am falling in love
Falling, falling in love.
I am falling, falling in love
Maybe it's more than the moon,
Perhaps it's more than just the moon
Maybe it's more than the birds,
Maybe it has more to do with the birds
Maybe it's more than sight of the night,
Possibly it's more than what we can see at night
In a light too lovely for words.
In a beauty so indescribable
Maybe it's more than the earth
Conceivably, it's more than the planet earth
Shiny in silvery blue.
Glistening in a silvery blue hue
Maybe the reason I'm feeling this way
Perhaps the explanation why I'm feeling this way
Has something to do with you!
Has a relation to you
Margie and Pat:
Margie and Pat
And somewhere a bird
There's a bird somewhere close
Who is bound he'll be heard,
The bird is determined to be heard
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
The bird is singing its heart out to the sky
[Chorus]
Refrain
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bellachristensen1049
It's a grand night for singing,
The moon is flying high,
And somewhere a bird
Who is bound he'll be heard
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
It's a grand night for singing,
The stars are bright above.
The earth is a-glow
And to add to the show,
I think I am falling in love!
Falling, falling in love.
It's a grand night for singing,
The moon is flying high,
And somewhere a bird
Who is bound he'll be heard,
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
Maybe it's more than the moon,
Maybe it's more than the birds,
Maybe it's more than sight of the night,
In a light too lovely for words.
Maybe it's more than the earth
Shiny in silvery blue.
Maybe the reason I'm feeling this way
Has something to do with you!
It's a grand night for singing,
The moon is flying high,
And somewhere a bird
Who is bound he'll be heard,
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
It's a grand night for singing,
The stars are bright above.
The earth is a-glow
And, to add to the show
I think I am falling in love!
Falling, falling in love!
It's a grand night for singing,
The moon is flying high,
And somewhere a bird
Who is bound he'll be heard,
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
It's a grand night for singing,
The stars are bright above.
The earth is a-glow
And, to add to the show
I think I am falling in love!
Falling, falling in love!
@Wolfhoundersful
It's a grand night for singing,
The moon is flying high,
And somewhere a bird
Who is bound he'll be heard
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
It's a grand night for singing,
The stars are bright above.
The earth is a-glow
And to add to the show,
I think I am falling in love!
Falling, falling in love.
[Chorus:]
It's a grand night for singing,
The moon is flying high,
And somewhere a bird
Who is bound he'll be heard,
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
Maybe it's more than the moon,
Maybe it's more than the birds,
Maybe it's more than sight of the night,
In a light too lovely for words.
Maybe it's more than the earth
Shiny in silvery blue.
Maybe the reason I'm feeling this way
Has something to do with you!
[Chorus:]
It's a grand night for singing,
The moon is flying high,
And somewhere a bird
Who is bound he'll be heard,
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
It's a grand night for singing,
The stars are bright above.
The earth is a-glow
And, to add to the show
I think I am falling in love!
Falling, falling in love!
[Chorus 2x:]
It's a grand night for singing,
The moon is flying high,
And somewhere a bird
Who is bound he'll be heard,
Is throwing his heart at the sky!
@MarcoPolo881
This song just popped into my head this morning , so I googled and found it here. Breathtakingly lovely !Dick Haymes was one on the most loved singers among musicians , known for his perfect pitch , beautiful tones and easygoing manner . Vivian Blaine was the big eyed beauty , with a huge! range of talent , always superb ! I was fortunate to have spent an evening at a party with Vivian , my heart was on a cloud! Such a masterpiece of a musical from the Richard and Oscar ! Why can't Broadway create anything similar to these old gems? The crap nowadays is such a waste of money!
@karenyochim8001
This song also popped into my head out of nowhere. Had not heard it in decades. So it was not one of those brain worms we get from hearing a song yesterday and it replaying over & over in our head for one or two days (or more).
@gloria4506
Wow! Awake at 3:30 in the morning and it just popped into my head too! I remember singing it at a beautiful night concert at Camp Canandaigua as a teenager decades ago. Very fond memories. Indeed. The good ole days they were.
@JohnSmith-sq3lo
“I know the world is filled with troubles and many injustices. But reality is as beautiful as it is ugly. I think it is just as important to sing about beautiful mornings as it is to talk about slums. I just couldn't write anything without hope in it.”
- Oscar Hammerstein
Let’s face it, we’ve had many story-telling geniuses over the centuries, but very few understand the value of wholesome entertainment as well as they did. That all-important feeling of hope we all need in our lives.
All I really want to say is, thank you Rogers and Hammerstein, for proving how great both the big and little things in life can be.
@manuelorozco7760
I was introduced to their work with Brandy as Cinderella
@38yofrmut
One of the best movie musicals of all time! An excellent escape from everyday stress and trials! Timeless! And the best song from the musical! Very romantic and enchanting! A time trip back to the 1940s: exciting motion pictures and movie events at local movie houses, entertaining cartoons (Looney Toons/Warner Bros., Terry Toons, Disney, etc), radio shows, live bands with swinging and dancing at local clubs, diners with jukeboxes, window shopping with displays (outdoor and indoor), luxury train travel, etc.!
@manuelorozco7760
Sometimes even though I’m a 1993 baby, I took a trip back in time to that era
@jonnynguyen6246
Every time I see this scene, it makes me think of a night you genuinely never want to end.
@davidpeterson9930
This movie is just beautiful, in every aspect. The people, the music and sets, they all reminisce of a beautiful time long past. I think I am falling in love with Rodgers and Hammerstein...
@manuelorozco7760
The first time I fell in love with Rogers and Hammerstein was Cinderella starring Brandy