That's My Desire
Frankie Laine
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To spend one night with you in our old rendezvous, And reminisce with you that's my desire. To meet where gypsies play, down in that dim cafe, And dance 'till break of day that's my desire. We'll sip a little glass of wine, I'll gaze into your eyes divine. I'll feel the touch of your lips pressing on mine. To hear you whisper low just when it's time to go, Cherie, I love you so, that's my desire.
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Written by: HELMY KRESA, CARROLL LOVEDAY
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10 facts about this song
History"That's My Desire" is a 1931 song with music by Helmy Kresa and lyrics by Carroll Loveday. It was first featured in Sammy Fain's Broadway revue "Everybody’s Welcome".
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Frankie Laine's versionIn 1947, Frankie Laine recorded his version of "That's My Desire," marking it his first major hit and establishing his career as a singer.
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Sammy Kaye's renditionSammy Kaye, a famous American bandleader and song arranger, also recorded his version of "That's My Desire" in 1947 which was also a hit.
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Difference in interpretationsEven though both artists released their versions in the same year, the renditions are different in style, with Laine's being a bit more jazz-inspired and Kaye's leaning more towards traditional pop arrangements.
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Chart successThe song was remarkably successful, with both Laine's and Kaye's versions making it to the popular charts. Laine's rendition reached number 4 on the Billboard charts, while Kaye's climbed to number 2.
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Status in music historyOver time, "That's My Desire" has become a well-respected classic in the Great American Songbook.
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LegacyFrankie Laine's version of the song also catapulted him into fame, making him one of the top artists of the 1950s. The song also became a signature of Laine's musical repertoire.
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Other notable coversAside from Frankie Laine and Sammy Kaye, "That's My Desire" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and The Hollies, further solidifying its status as a classic.
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In popular cultureFrankie Laine's version of "That's My Desire" was chosen to be the opening song for the 1989 American crime film "Harlem Nights," directed and starring Eddie Murphy.
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Long-lasting appealToday, more than eight decades after its original release, "That's My Desire" continues to be enjoyed by music lovers worldwide, attesting to its enduring appeal and timeless message.
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