Maybe You'll Be There
Gordon Jenkins
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Each time I see a crowd of people, Just like a fool I stop and stare, It's really not the proper thing to do, But maybe you'll be there. I go out walking after midnight, Along the lonely thoroughfare, It's not the time or place to look for you, But maybe you'll be there. You said your arms would always hold me You said your lips were mine alone to kiss, Now after all those things you told me How can it end like this? Some day if all my prayers are answered I'll hear a footstep on the stair; With anxious heart I'll hurry to the door, And maybe you'll be there
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Written by: Rube Bloom, Sammy Gallop
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Writer"Maybe You'll be There" was written by Rube Bloom and Sammy Gallop. Gordon Jenkins did not pen the lyrics himself but created a notable rendition of the song.
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Record ReleaseThe song was first recorded by Gordon Jenkins and his orchestra in 1948. It was released as a 78 RPM single by Decca Records.
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Noteworthy VocalsIt featured Charles LaVere on vocals, who was noted for his deeply evocative singing style.
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Jazz InfluenceGordon Jenkins, known for his blending of pop music and jazz, incorporated melodious strings and brass with jazz-inspired rhythms in "Maybe You'll Be There".
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Charter SuccessThe song achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 3 on the Billboard charts later in the year.
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Cover Versions"Maybe You'll Be There" has been covered by numerous artists over the years due to its enduring popularity, including Billy Eckstine, Frank Sinatra, and Diana Ross.
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Movie SoundtrackDirector Stanley Kubrick used the song in the soundtrack for his 1980 film adaptation of Stephen King’s "The Shining", thereby introducing the song to a new generation.
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Sinatra's VersionIn 1957, Frank Sinatra covered "Maybe You'll Be There" as a part of his album "Where Are You?", accompanied by Jenkins himself.
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Bob Dylan's VersionIn 2015, "Maybe You'll Be There" was covered by Bob Dylan for his album "Shadows in the Night", featuring songs originally made famous by Frank Sinatra.
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LegacyThe enduring popularity of "Maybe You'll Be There" underscores the timeless appeal of Jenkins' emotive orchestration and arrangement skills.
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