Goodnight My Love

Shirley Temple, Alice Faye

About Goodnight My Love

For other songs with this title, see Goodnight My Love (disambiguation) "Goodnight My Love" is a popular song with music by Mack Gordon and lyrics by Harry Revel, published in 1936. It was incorporated in the 1936 movie Stowaway, where it is sung first by Shirley Temple and later by Alice Faye. Temple also sings part of the song as part of a medley in her 1938 film Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Popular recordings in 1937 were by Benny Goodman (vocal by Ella Fitzgerald), Shep Fields and Hal Kemp (vocal by Bob Allen).  


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Goodnight my love, the tired old moon is descending
Goodnight my love, my moment with you now is ending
It was so heavenly, holding you, close to me
It will be heavenly to hold you again in a dream
The stars above have promised to meet us tomorrow
Till then my love, how dreary the new day will seem
So for the present, dear, we'll have to part
Sleep tight, my love, goodnight, my love
Remember that you're mine sweetheart
 
Goodnight my love, your mommy is kneeling beside you
Goodnight my love, to dreamland the sandman will guide you
Come now you sleepyhead, close your eyes, and go to bed
My precious sleepyhead, you mustn't play peek-a-boo
Goodnight my love, your little Dutch dolly is yawning
Goodnight my love, your teddy bear called it a day
Your doggy's fast asleep, my but he's smart
Sleep tight, my love, goodnight my love

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Alice Faye

Alice Faye (May 5, 1915 – May 9, 1998) was an American actress and singer, called by The New York Times "one of the few movie stars to walk away from stardom at the peak of her career." She is remembered first for her stardom at 20th Century Fox and, later, as the radio comedy partner of her husband, bandleader and comedian Phil Harris. She is also often associated with the Academy Award–winning standard "You'll Never Know", which she introduced in the 1943 musical film Hello, Frisco, Hello. more »

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Written by: Harry Revel, Mack Gordon

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Goodnight My Love" falls under the umbrella of big band and jazz.
Artists' Influence
Benny Goodman, known as the "King of Swing", was a leading artist in the era of big band music which greatly influenced the creation of this piece.
Female Vocalists
Both Alice Faye and Shirley Temple provided vocals for this song at different times. Faye was a prominent actress and singer, while Temple was more recognized as a childhood actress who transitioned her career into singing.
Songwriter Credit
"Goodnight My Love" was written by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel. Both have made significant contributions to popular music during the early 20th century with Gordon having written for numerous celebrated musicals.
Film Connection
The song was first introduced in the film "Stowaway" in 1936, with Shirley Temple's performance etching it into people's memory.
Hal Kemp’s Contribution
Hal Kemp, a renowned bandleader of the time, popularized the song with his orchestra. The song was one of many that Kemp would popularize, further solidifying his place in the music industry.
Historical Context
During the time the song was released, America was recovering from the Great Depression. The song's calm and soothing nature can be interpreted as a reflection of the desire for peace and stability during that era.
Commercial Success
"Goodnight My Love" saw considerable commercial success, in part due to its inclusion in popular films, radio plays, and its coverage by different popular artists of the time.
Timeless Appeal
The song has since been covered by multiple artists across different periods, attesting to its timeless appeal and enduring popularity.
Musical Elements
The song is noted for its gentle melody and warm lyrics, which showcase the longing and romanticism typical of popular music in the early 20th century.

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