Amor

Ben E. King

About Amor

"Amor", also "Amor Amor" and "Amor Amor Amor" is a popular song. The music was written by Gabriel Ruiz, the original Spanish lyrics by Ricardo López Méndez, with English lyrics written by Sunny Skylar. The song was published in 1943. The two biggest-selling versions in the United States were recorded by Bing Crosby and Andy Russell. The recording by Bing Crosby was recorded on February 17, 1944 for Decca Records as catalog number 18608. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on June 29, 1944, and lasted 7 weeks on the chart, peaking at #4. The flip side was "Long Ago (and Far Away)," which also charted, making this a two-sided hit. The recording by Andy Russell was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 156. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on May 25, 1944, and lasted 8 weeks on the chart, peaking at #5. Years later in 1949, the song was recorded by Alfredo Antonini and his orchestra in collaboration with Victoria Cordova and John Serry Sr. for Muzak. In 1961, American soul singer Ben E. King covered the song and it appears on his album Spanish Harlem. It was released as a single, and peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #10 on the R&B chart. Rod McKuen recorded a disco version in 1977. 


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1961
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Amor, amor, my love
This word so sweet
That I repeat
Means I adore you
Amor, amor, my love,
Would you deny
This heart that I
Have placed before you?

I can't find another word with meaning so clear;
My lips try to whisper sweeter things in your ear
But somehow or other nothing sounds quite so dear
As this soft caressing word I know

Amor, amor, my love,
When you're away,
There is no day
And I know that nights are lonely
Amor, amor, my love
Make life divine,
Say you'll be mine
And a-love me only

Amor, amor, my love,
When you're away,
I know there's no day
And nights are so lonely
Amor, amor, my love
Make life divine,
Say you'll be mine
And love me only

Amor, amor, amor, amor, amor

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Ben E. King

Benjamin Earl King (born September 28, 1938), better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer. He is perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me," a U.S. Top 10 hit in both 1961 and 1986 and a #1 hit in the UK in 1987, and as one of the principal lead singers of the R&B vocal group The Drifters. more »

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Written by: GABRIEL RUIZ GALINDO, RICARDO LOPEZ MENDEZ, SUNNY SKYLAR

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12 facts about this song

Song Version
Both Ben E. King and Bing Crosby have different versions of the song titled "Amor."
Song Origin
The original Spanish song "Amor" was written by Ricardo Lopez Mendez and Gabriel Ruiz.
Crosby's Version
Bing Crosby's version of "Amor" was included as a part of his album "Bing: A Musical Autobiography," which was released in 1954.
King's Version
Ben E. King’s version of "Amor" was included in his studio album "Spanish Harlem," which was released in 1961.
Chart Performance - Crosby
Bing Crosby's rendition of "Amor" was a hit in 1944, reaching number one on Billboard magazine's Best Selling Retail Records chart.
Chart Performance - King
Ben E. King's version also charted on multiple charts across different countries. In the US, it peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.
Language
Both Ben E. King and Bing Crosby sing the song in English, despite it originally being a Spanish song.
Genre - Crosby
Bing Crosby's version of "Amor" is classified as Traditional Pop.
Genre - King
Ben E. King's version of "Amor" falls under the Soul/R&B genre.
Different Interpretations
Although both versions carry the same title, they offer different musical interpretations as both singers possess distinctive vocal styles and genre influences. Bing Crosby's version is more laid-back and traditional, while Ben E. King's take is soulful and poignant.
Cultural Influence
Both versions of "Amor" have significantly contributed to bringing Latin music to mainstream American pop culture.
Legacy
Both versions of "Amor" have stood the test of time and continue to be enjoyed by fans around the world, further cementing the legacies of Bing Crosby and Ben E. King.

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