After spending much of her childhood in foster homes, Monroe began a career as a model, which led to a film contract in 1947. Her early roles were minor, but her performances in The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve (both 1950) were well received. She was praised for her comedic ability in such films as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire and The Seven Year Itch, and became one of Hollywood's most popular and glamorous performers.
The typecasting of Monroe's "dumb blonde" persona limited her career prospects, so she broadened her range. She studied at the Actors Studio and formed Marilyn Monroe Productions. Her dramatic performance in William Inge's Bus Stop was hailed by critics, and she won a Golden Globe Award for her performance in Some Like it Hot.
The final years of Monroe's life were marked by illness, personal problems, and a reputation for being unreliable and difficult to work with. The circumstances of her death, from an overdose of barbiturates, have been the subject of conjecture. Though officially classified as a "probable suicide", the possibility of an accidental overdose has not been ruled out, while conspiracy theorists argue that she was murdered.
In 1999, Monroe was ranked as the sixth greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute.
Marilyn's personal life started at a young age at age of 16 when she firstly married James Dougherty on August 5, 1942 in Brentwood, California.
She divorced Dougherty on May 19, 1946.
After Monroe made How To Marry A Millionaire (1953) in 1953. She met Joe DiMaggio on December 30, 1954 at nightclub in Vegas. They married on January 14, 1954 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
She alleged that DiMaggio raped her on her wedding night. They divorced on August 4, 1954 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Monroe married Arthur Miller on June 4, 1956 in Phoenix, Nevada. They moved to Brentwood, California in early August 1956.
The couple divorced on November 12, 1961 in Los Angeles, California. She was found dead at her home in Brentwood, California after a barbiturate (sleeping pill) overdose on August 5, 1962 when she was age 36.
There's No Business Like Show Business
Marilyn Monroe Lyrics
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I'll be right there, I've got my fair
When I see that rusty haired conductor man
I'll grab him by the collar and I'll holler "Alabam'! Alabam'!"
That's where you stop your train, that brings me back again
Down home where I'll remain, where my honey lamb am
I will be right there with bells, when that old conductor yells
The lyrics to Marilyn Monroe's There's No Business Like Show Business captures the excitement and thrill of traveling to a new place. The singer plans to catch the midnight choo choo that is set to depart for Alabam'. She affirms that she has her fair and when she spots the conductor, she grabs him by the collar, yelling "Alabam'! Alabam'!". It's clear that she is eager to embark on this journey and experience a new place.
She expects the train to come to a halt at her destination and is looking forward to returning home. The singer looks forward to being with her loved one and staying there in Alabam'. The mention of 'honey lamb' symbolizes the depth of love she shares with her partner. The singer is confident that the moment the train conductor calls “All aboard! All aboard for Alabam!”, she will be the first to board the train.
Overall, the lyrics to There's No Business Like Show Business reveals the excitement of traveling, the thrill of returning home, and the joy of being with a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
When the midnight choo choo leaves for Alabam'
When the train bound for Alabama departs in the middle of the night
I'll be right there, I've got my fair
I will be present and have my ticket ready
When I see that rusty haired conductor man
Upon sighting the red-headed conductor
I'll grab him by the collar and I'll holler "Alabam'! Alabam'!"
I will seize him and loudly proclaim "Alabama! Alabama!"
That's where you stop your train, that brings me back again
The train stopping in Alabama signals my return
Down home where I'll remain, where my honey lamb am
I will stay in my hometown with my beloved
I will be right there with bells, when that old conductor yells "All aboard! All aboard! All aboard for Alabam!"
I will enthusiastically board the train the moment the conductor announces its departure for Alabama
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Written by: Irving Berlin
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