Any Day Now
Elvis Presley
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Any day now I will hear you say Goodbye my love You'll be on your way Then my wild beautiful bird You will have flown Any day now I'll be all alone Oh, oh, oh Any day now, when your restless eyes Meet someone new To my sad surprise Then the blue shadow will fall all over town Any day now Love will let me down Oh, oh, oh I know I shouldn't want to keep you If you don't want to stay, yeah Until you've gone forever I'll be holding on for dear life Holding you this way Begging you to stay Any day now When the clock strikes go You'll call it off Then my tears will flow Then the blue shadow will fall all over town Any day now Love will let me down Oh, oh, oh Oh, any day now Oh, oh, oh Oh, any day now Don't fly away my beautiful bird Don't fly away my beautiful bird
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Written by: BOB HILLIARD, BURT BACHARACH
Lyrics © BOURNE CO., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Any Day Now" SongwriterBurt Bacharach co-wrote this song along with Bob Hilliard. Both are renowned songwriters with Bacharach being one of the most celebrated and prolific songwriters in pop music history.
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First RecordingThe song was first recorded and released by Chuck Jackson in 1962. His version was a big R&B hit and reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Elvis Presley's VersionElvis Presley recorded "Any Day Now" in 1969 for his album "From Elvis in Memphis". This record marked a significant comeback for Elvis, returning to his blues and soul roots.
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Ronnie Milsap's CoverThe most famous version of the song was performed by Ronnie Milsap. It was released in 1982 as the fourth single from his album "Inside". His version of the song went to number one on the country chart and also entered the top 20 on the pop chart.
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Bacharach's PopularityBacharach's song "Any Day Now" is a testament to his ability to cross-genres. The song has been covered by numerous artists in various genres from R&B, pop to country.
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Commercial SuccessThe song has been a hit in the US multiple times. In addition to Chuck Jackson's original hit, the song has also been a pop hit for Ronnie Milsap and a top 10 R&B hit for Luther Vandross.
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Impact on Milsap's Career"Any Day Now" was one of Ronnie Milsap's 35 number one country hits. It marked a peak era in his career where he dominated the country charts in the 1980s.
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Cultural ImpactOver the years, "Any Day Now" has been part of the tracklist for various popular TV shows and films, showcasing its enduring popularity and influence.
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Different VersionsDifferent artists have often added their own touch to the song. Elvis's version is more bluesy and soulful, Chuck Jackson's version has a classic R&B feel to it, while Ronnie Milsap's cover is distinctly country. This highlights the versatility of the song.
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Evergreen PopularityEven after decades of its first release, "Any Day Now" continues to be a popular choice for cover versions, reflecting the timeless nature of the song.
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