A Lover's Concerto
The Toys
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How gentle is the rain, that falls softly on the meadow; Birds high upon the trees serenade the flow'rs with their melodies. Oh, see there beyond the hill, the bright colors of the rainbow; Some magic from above made this day for us, just to fall in love. How gentle is the rain, that falls gently on the meadow; Birds high upon the trees serenade the flow'rs with their melodies. Oh, see there beyond the hill, the bright colors of the rainbow; Some magic from above made this day for us, just to fall in love. You'll hold me in your arms, and say once again you love me; And if your love is true, ev'rything will be just as wonderful. You'll hold me in your arms, and say once again you love me;
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Written by: Sandy Linzer, Denny Randell
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"A Lover's Concerto" was released by The Toys in 1965 as their debut single.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
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OriginThe melody of "A Lover's Concerto" is derived from "Minuet in G major," a piece commonly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach.
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SongwritersThe song was written by American songwriters Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell.
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InspirationThe classical inspiration for the song was an unusual twist for pop music, and helped it stand out from other songs of the era.
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Impact on Pop CultureThe song has made numerous appearances in popular culture including in movies such as "Mr. Holland's Opus" and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower."
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Cover Versions"A Lover's Concerto" has been covered by many artists over the years, including The Supremes, Sarah Vaughan, The Delfonics, and Kelly Chen.
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Classic ElementsDespite its pop trappings, the song retains the 3/4 time signature of the original classical piece.
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Cultural SignificanceThe song, being a blend of pop and classical music, served as an early example of the Baroque pop genre which later gained popularity in the late 60s and early 70s.
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RecognitionIt has been recognized by Billboard Magazine as one of the top songs that defined the "girl group" sound of the mid-1960s.
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