Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis

Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis better known as just Meet Me in St. Louis, was a popular song from 1904 which celebrated the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, i.e the St. Louis World's Fair. It was recorded by many artists such as Billy Murray.

Related Topics:
1904 - Louisiana Purchase Exposition - Billy Murray

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The song and the fair were focal points of the Judy Garland move, Meet Me in St. Louis.

Related Topics:
Judy Garland - Move - Meet Me in St. Louis

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"Louis" in the song is pronounced "Loo-ee", akin to the French. The song is one of the few instances of pronouncing the city's name that way. It is normally pronounced "Loo-is".

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The song, which is generally styled in the form of a Limerick, has many and varied verses, few of which are remembered today, only the chorus.

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