Romeo's Tune
Steve Forbert
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Meet me in the middle of the day Let me hear you say everything's okay Bring me southern kisses from your room Meet me in the middle of the night Let me hear you say everything's alright Let me smell the moon in your perfume Oh, Gods and years will rise and fall And there's always something more It's lost in talk, I waste my time And it's all been said before While further down behind the masquerade the tears are there I don't ask for all that much I just want someone to care That's right now Meet me in the middle of the day Let me hear you say everything's okay Come on out beneath the shining sun Meet me in the middle of the night Let me hear you say everything's alright Sneak on out beneath the stars and run Oh yeah, oh yeah yeah, oh yeah It's king and queen and we must go down now beyond the chandelier Where I won't have to speak my mind and you won't have to hear Shreds of news and afterthoughts and complicated scenes We'll huddle down behind the light and fade like magazines Meet me in the middle of the day Let me hear you say everything's okay Bring me southern kisses from your room Hey hey, meet me in the middle of the night Let me hear you say everything's alright Let me smell the moon in your perfume Oh now, meet me in the middle of the day Let me hear you say everything's okay Let me see you smiling back at me Hey, meet me in the middle of the night Let me hear you say everything's alright Hold me tight and love and loving's free Woah yeah
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Written by: STEVE FORBERT
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11 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Romeo's Tune" was released in 1979 and it quickly became one of Steve Forbert's most popular songs. The song reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song InspirationThe song is said to be a tribute to Florence Ballard, a member of The Supremes who passed away in 1976 at age 32. Forbert has reported in interviews that while the song wasn't specifically about Ballard, she was certainly in his mind while writing it.
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Musical Composition"Romeo's Tune" stands out as a pop rock song with elements of folk. Noteworthy for its unique blend of piano and guitar, the song has an infectious melody line that catches the ear.
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Album PlacementThe song was included in Forbert's second album, "Jackrabbit Slim", which was released in 1979.
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Prominent Cover VersionKeith Urban covered "Romeo's Tune" in his 2002 album "Golden Road."
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Other Popular Songs By The ArtistThough "Romeo's Tune" is arguably Forbert's most famous song, he also had success with "Say Goodbye to Little Jo," "Cellophane City," and "Song for Katrina."
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Awards and NominationsWhile "Romeo's Tune" didn't win any awards, it played a prominent role in Steve Forbert's nomination for a Grammy Award in the category "Best New Artist" in 1980.
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Life After "Romeo's TuneAlthough Forbert did not have any more hits that reached the heights of "Romeo's Tune," he continued to produce music and perform. In 2004, he was inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame.
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Forbert's Reflection on "Romeo's TuneIn interviews, Forbert has stated that he doesn't tire of playing this popular song. He appreciates when his fans request it and enjoys performing it live.
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Longevity of the SongMore than four decades after its release, "Romeo's Tune" still enjoys airplay on classic rock and adult contemporary radio stations. The song has also gained a younger audience, due to its inclusion on numerous streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
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The Song’s Impact on Forbert's CareerAlthough tagged as a “one-hit-wonder”, Forbert maintained a consistent and loyal following due to his songwriting skills and a string of well-received albums. But "Romeo's Tune" undeniably gave Forbert a type of recognition and visibility among the general public that he had never experienced before or since.
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