Don't Make a Beggar of Me
Frank Sinatra
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Don't make me beg for your kisses, Beg for your tender embrace, I want your love, not your sympathy, Please don't make a beggar of me. Since I looked in your direction, Your tenderness is all I seem to crave. But when I look for your affection, You smile, my dear, and tell me to behave. Don't make me beg for your kisses, Beg for your tender embrace, I want your love, not your sympathy, Please don't make a beggar of me. While I sigh and keep confessing, The love I have for you will never die, Somehow you always keep me guessing, And wondering just how long I'll have to cry. Don't make me beg for your kisses, Beg for your tender embrace. I want your love, not your sympathy, Please don't make a beggar of me.
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"Don't Make a Beggar of Me" by Frank Sinatra was released in the year 1960.
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Album AssociationThe song is a part of Frank Sinatra's twenty-first studio album "Nice 'n' Easy", which is primarily a collection of ballads.
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Song DurationThe track duration of "Don't Make a Beggar of Me" is approximately 3 minutes and 25 seconds.
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Composer IdentityThe song is composed by the American songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen, who had frequent collaborations with Frank Sinatra.
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Lyricist IdentityThe lyrics of the song were penned by Sammy Cahn, a prolific lyricist known for his partnership with composer Jimmy Van Heusen.
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Grammy AwardsThe album "Nice 'n' Easy" which includes the song "Don't Make a Beggar of Me", was nominated for multiple Grammy awards in 1960, including Album of the Year.
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Chart PerformanceThe song contributed to the album's popularity, which made it to the number 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart in 1960, where it stayed for 9 weeks.
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Genre Classification"Don't Make a Beggar of Me" is categorized under the Traditional pop and jazz genres.
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Sinatra's StyleSimilar to other songs in the album, Sinatra delivers "Don't Make a Beggar of Me" in a relaxed and smooth style showcasing casual elegance.
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Studio RecordThe song, along with the rest of the album, was recorded at Capitol Records' studio in Hollywood.
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Song's ThemeThe song displays Sinatra's emotional vulnerability as he implores his love interest not to reject his affection. Depicted as a poignant appeal, the song is an exemplar of Sinatra’s ability to express deep emotion through song.
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Album's Concept‘Don't Make a Beggar of Me’, like other songs in the album, follows the album's concept of featuring 'nice and easy' going songs, fitting the easy-listening adult contemporary style.
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Sinatra's LegacySinatra's rendition of "Don't Make a Beggar of Me" remains one of the high points of his career, reflecting the depth of his vocal artistry.
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