As Usual

Brenda Lee

About As Usual

"As Usual" is a song written by Alex Zanetis and performed by Brenda Lee. The song reached No.12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.5 on the adult contemporary chart in the United States. It reached No.5 on the U. K. singles chart and No.12 on the Australian chart in 1964. The single was the 49th best-selling 45rpm disc of 1964 in the U. K. The song is also featured on Lee's 1964 album, By Request.


Year:
1964
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The Sun comes up and brings the dawn
As usual
When I awake I'll find you gone
As usual

But I can't find a way to let
This crazy heart of mine forget
I pretend you're still beside me 
As usual

Each evening I take a walk
As usual
I make believe that we still talk
As usual

People always stop and stare 
I  guess they just don't see you there
Don't they know you'll always be right here
As usual

Today I looked into my mirror
As usual
I told myself that you're still here
As usual

And as I stood there telling lies
The tears began to fill my eyes
'Cause I know I'm only fooling myself
As usual

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Brenda Lee

Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), known as Brenda Lee, is an American performer who sang rockabilly, pop and country music, and had 37 US chart hits during the 1960s, a number surpassed only by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Ray Charles and Connie Francis. She is best known for her 1960 hit "I'm Sorry", and 1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", a US holiday standard for more than 50 years. more »

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Written by: BILL DEMAIN, LARRY GOLDINGS

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11 facts about this song

Release
"As Usual" was released by Brenda Lee in 1963, making it over 50 years old today.
Artists
The song was authored by stalwart Nashville songwriters Alex Zanetis.
Billboard Charts
Upon its release, "As Usual" did quite well on the charts. It reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
U.K Charts
The song was also quite successful in the U.K, where it peaked at number 5 on the U.K Singles Chart.
Brenda Lee
At the time of the song's release, Brenda Lee was one of the most popular female vocalists in the world.
Recording
Brenda Lee's special vocal technique, where she could shift between vulnerable subtlety and robust belting, is well demonstrated in the song "As Usual".
Cover Versions
Due to its popularity, "As Usual" has been covered by multiple other artists since it was first released.
Brenda Lee's Career
Although Brenda Lee was just 18 when she recorded "As Usual", she had already achieved significant success. She was named the "Top Female Vocalist" by Billboard in both 1961 and 1962.
Genre Classification
"As Usual" is classified as a pop ballad and is one of Brenda Lee's best-known songs in this genre.
Album Inclusion
"As Usual" appeared on three of Brenda Lee’s compilation albums: “Brenda Lee’s Greatest Hits,” “The Brenda Lee Story her Greatest Hits” and “The Versatile Brenda Lee”.
Awards and Honors
Although "As Usual" did not win any awards, Brenda Lee's immense talent has been recognized with inductions into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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