In part because of his expressive phrasing and graceful interpretation, Astaire was chosen to introduce many now-classic songs, including standards by Cole Porter (example, "Night and Day"), his friend Irving Berlin ("Let's Face the Music and Dance"), Jerome Kern ("The Way You Look Tonight"), Johnny Mercer ("One for My Baby") and George and Ira Gershwin ("They Can't Take That Away from Me").
Fred Astaire is interred at Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, California, USA, the same cemetery where Ginger Rogers, is located. (http://encyclopaediaoftrivia.blogspot.com/2011/09/fred-astaire.html)
I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket
Fred Astaire Lyrics
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My Juliets have been many
But now my roaming days have gone
Too many irons in the fire
Is worse than not having any
I've had my share and from now on:
I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
And, I'm giving all my love to one baby
Lord help me if my baby don't come through
I've got a great big amount
Saved up in my love account
Honey, and I've decided
That love divided in two
Won't do
So, I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I'm betting everything I've got on you
So, I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I'm betting everything I've got on you
In "I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket," Fred Astaire sings about how he used to be a "roaming Romeo" and had many lovers, but he has now decided to focus all his love on one person. He realizes that having too many love interests is worse than having none at all. He is willing to risk everything and put all his emotional "eggs" in one "basket" by giving all his love to this one special person. He is taking a chance by relying on this one person to come through for him, and he acknowledges that he will need divine help if his love fails. Astaire emphasizes that love divided in two won't do, so he is going all-in on the one person he truly loves.
These lyrics express a common dilemma in love - deciding whether to keep one's options open or to commit fully to one person. The song's metaphor of putting all one's eggs in one basket is a reminder that taking risks in love is necessary to achieve great rewards. Astaire's confident delivery and upbeat tempo underscore the excitement and enthusiasm that come with putting everything on the line for love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been a roaming Romeo
I have been a wandering lover, romancing many women.
My Juliets have been many
I have had many women I have called my 'Juliet.'
But now my roaming days have gone
I am done with wandering and committing to no one.
Too many irons in the fire
Having too many tasks or priorities can be overwhelming.
Is worse than not having any
Having too many choices or responsibilities can be harder than having none at all.
I've had my share and from now on:
I have had enough of many romantic relationships, so from now on, I am going to try something different.
I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I am committing fully to one person.
I'm betting everything I've got on you
I'm investing all my love and emotions in you.
And, I'm giving all my love to one baby
I am showing my complete affection and loyalty to one woman.
Lord help me if my baby don't come through
I hope that she reciprocates and lives up to the level of commitment that I am offering her.
I've got a great big amount
I have a large sum of emotions and feelings.
Saved up in my love account
I have been saving all these emotions and feelings, not giving them out to anybody.
Honey, and I've decided
I have thought about it and made up my mind.
That love divided in two
Spreading my love over multiple people.
Won't do
It is something I no longer want to do.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@OLD_SOUL1900
I love Fred & Ginger so much! This one is one of my favourites. I love how this video goes straight into the song, so on my playlist the song will start right up! My thanks for posting! The King and queen of the dance will live on forever!
@haltheil9122
Again, this print is stunning. Like "Cheek To Cheek" I've never seen these numbers look so good. Makes me wish for a full Blu Ray release.
@VideoFunForAll
Hope you enjoy this one as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOKyufXqG34
@Dan-vt3nk
Awesome!
@alanamorgan1957
Anyone else see Lucille Ball doing this one?
@danielalexanderkandou9610
Do you mean, Lucille Ball in The Lucy Show 1962??
@konstantia1607
Yes! ❤️
The "name that tune" type contest show on I Love Lucy.