Remember
Diana Ross
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Long ago, far away Life was clear, close your eyes Remember, is a place from long ago Remember, filled with everything you know Remember, when you're sad and feelin' down Remember, turn around Remember, life is just a memory Remember, close your eyes and you can see Remember, think of all that life can be, remember Dream, love is only in a dream, remember Remember life is never as it seems, dream Dream, love is only in a dream, remember Remember life is never as it seems, dream Ooh, long ago, far away Life was clear, close your eyes Remember, remember
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Written by: HARRY NILSSON
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12 facts about this song
Year of Release"Remember" by Diana Ross was released in the year 2005.
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Album NameIt's part of Diana Ross's studio album titled "Blue."
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GenreThe song is often classified as pop, jazz, and R&B.
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Album's UniquenessThe album "Blue" was originally intended to be a companion piece to her highly successful soundtrack for the 1972 movie "Lady Sings the Blues", in which she played Billie Holiday. However, it was shelved and was not released until 2005.
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Original ComposerThe song, "Remember", was actually composed by the legendary Irving Berlin.
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RecordedIt was recorded nearly 30 years before its official release.
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InspirationMuch of the album was inspired by Diana Ross's portrayal of jazz singer, Billie Holiday, in the film "Lady Sings The Blues."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the "Blue" album debuted at number two on Billboard's Top Jazz Albums chart.
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Special OrchestraThe song was recorded with a 70-piece orchestra.
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Other VersionsMany other artists have also covered "Remember", including Michael Feinstein and Sarah Vaughan.
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Context of Song"Remember" is one of the melancholy songs of the album, capturing a nostalgic mood about past love.
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Critical Response to AlbumDespite the long delay from recording to release, "Blue" received positive reviews from critics, with many praising Ross's vocal performance.
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