Joanna

Jackie Trent, Tony Hatch

About Joanna

"Joanna" is a song written by the English husband and wife song-writing team Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent which was first a song for the American singer-songwriter Scott Walker in 1968. The song was Walker's second solo single in the UK. The accompaniment was directed by Peter Knight. While credited to Hatch and Trent journalist Joe Jackson writes in his article "The Fugitive Kind" that Walker wrote a significant proportion of the lyric. Jackson quotes Walker as follows: 'that whole verse about "lived in your eyes completely" is mine and I wrote the last line in the song, "you may remember me and change your mind"'. "Joanna" was a major hit and is one of Walker's most popular recordings spending eleven weeks on the UK Singles Chart and peaking at number 7 in June 1968. An instrumental arrangement on the song was used as the theme for Walker's BBC TV series, Scott in 1969. The single was backed with the 1967 Scott album track "Always Coming Back to You". The accompaniment of the b-side was directed by Reg Guest. Japanese editions are backed with "The Plague", which was previously released as the b-side to "Jackie" in 1967. 


Year:
1994
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Joanna
I can't forget the one they call Joanna
We owned the summer, hand in hand Joanna
And now she's always just a tear away
Goodbye you, you long lost summer
Leaving me behind you
Revealing things for lovers that may find you
I still hang on to every word that day, you passed my way
Joanna
You made the man a child again, so sweetly
He breathed your smile
Lived in your eyes completely
And on his heart there's still a trace of you
I love you but nothing in this world could make you mine
Yet still in time
Joanna
Joanna, you may remember me and change your mind

I love you but nothing in this world could make you mine
Yet still in time
Joanna
Joanna, you may remember me and change your mind

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Tony Hatch

Anthony Peter "Tony" Hatch (born 30 June 1939) also credited as Fred Nightingale and Mark Anthony is an English composer for musical theatre and television .He is also a noted songwriter, pianist, music arranger and producer. more »

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Written by: TONY HATCH, JACKIE TRENT

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Joanna" is a popular song written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent and first recorded by Scott Walker in 1968.
Successful Covers
The song has been covered by many artists such as Matt Monro, Jerry Vale and Nelson Riddle. It was particularly successful as an instrumental version by the jazz pianist, Acker Bilk.
Chart Performance
Scott Walker's version reached number 7 in the UK singles chart, making it his third and last top ten single in the UK. It also peaked at number 16 in the US Billboard Easy Listening chart.
Movie Feature
The song was featured in the film "Joanna," which was released in 1968 and directed by Michael Sarne.
Different Versions
The song has been recorded in several languages, including French (as "Johanna") by Richard Anthony and Italian (as "Giovanna") by Enrico Musiani.
Songwriters’ Achievements
Both Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent were award-winning songwriters, having written many hits for various artists. They even won the 1966 Ivor Novello Award for Songwriters of the Year.
Album Inclusion
"Joanna" was included in Scott Walker's third studio album, "Scott 3," which was released in 1969.
Lyric Content
The lyrics of the song express a man's love for a woman named Joanna, painting a picture of their shared experiences and the places they've visited together.
Critical Reception
Many critics have praised the song for its emotional depth, lyrical content and Walker's vocal performance.
Legacy and Influence
"Joanna" continues to be celebrated as one of the classics of the late 1960s, and has been played on easy-listening radio stations around the world.

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