Ruth was born in David City, Nebraska. Her mother died when she was 5, and her father left her with her grandparents, George and Hannah Etting, who owned a roller mill. Her father remarried and moved away, seldom visiting his daughter. When she was 17 she moved to Chicago to attend art school, and got a job designing costumes at a night club. One night the tenor got sick and since she was the only one who could sing low enough, she took his place, and landed a job in the chorus. By 1918 she was one of the club's featured vocalists. It was there she met Moe "The Gimp" Snyder, a wanna-be gangster who took over management of Ruth's career and married her in 1922.
After her New York sucess, she moved to Los Angeles and had roles in a number of films including Roman Scandals with Eddie Cantor. There are conflicting stories about the scandal that virtually ended her career. The marriage between Ms. Etting and The Gimp was virtually loveless from the beginning, and he was a demanding and controlling manager who would not let other men near his wife. They were divorced in 1937. While in Los Angeles she began spending time with Myrl Alderman, a pianist who had played with her earlier in her career. In 1938, The Gimp forced his way into Ruth's house, and shot Alderman, wounding him. The subsequent trial put a halt to her career, although she did make some appearances in 1947. Ruth and Myrl married and retired to Colorado Springs, where she died in 1978. The academy award nominated movie version of her life story, Love me or Leave Me, with Jimmy Cagney and Doris Day, was apparently highly fictionalized.
Life Is a Song Let's Sing It Together
Ruth Etting Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Let's take our hearts and dip them in rhyme,
Let's learn the words, let's learn the music together,
Hoping the song lasts for a long, long time.
Life is a song that goes on forever.
Love's old refrain can never go wrong.
Let's strike the note Mendelssohn wrote concerning spring weather,
Let's sing together and make life a song.
All of our plans will come through
How can they fail with love on our side
They'll never fail, we won't be denied
All the world's a symphony, for you, for me.
Life is a song, let's sing it together.
Let's take our hearts and dip them in rhyme,
Let's learn the words, let's learn the music together,
Hoping the song lasts for a long, long time.
Life is a song that goes on forever.
Love's old refrain can never go wrong.
Let's strike the note Mendelssohn wrote concerning spring weather,
Let's sing it together and make life a song.
The song "Life Is a Song Let's Sing It Together" by Ruth Etting is a beautiful tribute to the power of music and love. The lyrics encourage us to take our hearts and dip them in rhyme and learn the words and music of life together. The song suggests that by doing so, we can create a lasting melody that will sustain us through all the ups and downs of life.
The song also reminds us of the importance of love, and how it can help us overcome our fears and challenges. It encourages us to never be afraid of the future because all our plans will come through if we have love on our side. The lyrics suggest that all of the world is a symphony, and that life is a song that never ends, as long as we keep singing it together.
Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and unity. It encourages us to find joy in music and love, and to share that joy with others. It reminds us that no matter what happens, life is a beautiful song that we can always sing together.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is a song, let's sing it together.
Life is an experience that we should enjoy together through music.
Let's take our hearts and dip them in rhyme,
Let's infuse our emotions into the music we create.
Let's learn the words, let's learn the music together,
Let's collaborate and work towards creating something beautiful.
Hoping the song lasts for a long, long time.
Let's cherish and hope that our creation stands the test of time.
Life is a song that goes on forever.
Life is an ongoing experience that we can continue to enjoy through music.
Love's old refrain can never go wrong.
Love is a timeless sentiment that will always be relevant in music.
Let's strike the note Mendelssohn wrote concerning spring weather,
Let's aim to create music that captures the beauty and joy of nature.
Let's sing together and make life a song.
Let's work together to create a harmonious and enjoyable life.
Don't be afraid of the future
Don't let fear hold you back from enjoying life and music.
All of our plans will come through
Believe that our collaborative efforts will yield positive results.
How can they fail with love on our side
Our love for music and for each other will ensure our success.
They'll never fail, we won't be denied
Confidence and determination will ensure our success in music and in life.
All the world's a symphony, for you, for me.
Life is a beautiful symphony that we can all be a part of.
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@edwardgunyo3638
Ruth was the early best of the best. Will always keep her in my song heart. Thank you Ruth..... better than butter!!!! that she is.
@vaporgayve
oh i forgot about this song! it's so good :D i named my rat after ruth lol
@ceplio
What was the name of the orchestra that accompanied this tune?
@the78prof72
The discographies only show 'studio orchestra,' which would have been the regular Columbia Records house band rather than an actual 'name' orchestra.