Diary

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About Diary

"Diary" is a song written and produced by David Gates and released by his band Bread in 1972, both as a single and on the album Baby I'm-a Want You. It spent 11 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 15, while reaching No. 3 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart, No. 12 on Canada's RPM 100, and No. 26 on Australia's Go-Set chart. The song was ranked No. 50 on Billboard's year-end ranking of 1972's "Top Easy Listening Singles". Anita Kerr recorded an easy listening cover of "Diary", which featured Pieter van Vollenhoven on piano, and was released on her 1979 album Together, which reached No. 42 in the Netherlands. 


Year:
1997
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I found her diary underneath a tree.
And started reading about me
The words she's written took me by surprise
You'd never read them in her eyes.
They said that she had found the love she waited for.
Wouldn't you know it, she wouldn't show it.

When she confronted with the writing there,
Simply pretended not to care.
I passed it off as just in keeping with
Her total disconcerting air
And though she tried to hide
The love that she denied,
Wouldn't you know it, she wouldn't show it.

And as I go through my life, I will give to her my wife
All the sweet things that I can find.

I found her diary underneath a tree.
And started reading about me.
The words began stick and tears to flow.
Her meaning now was clear to see.
The love she'd waited for was someone else not me
Wouldn't you know it, she wouldn't show it.

And as I go through my life, I will wish for her his wife
All the sweet things that she can find
All the sweet things they can find

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Written by: David Gates

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Diary" is a song that features on the popular 1972 album "Baby I'm-a Want You" by the American rock band, Bread. This was their fourth studio album.
Chart Performance
It was one of the three songs from the album, along with "Baby I'm-A Want You" and "Everything I Own", which were top hits on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. "Diary" peaked at number 15.
Solo Performance
The song was written and sung by David Gates, who was a member of the band and served as its primary songwriter and vocalist.
Instrument Playing
Apart from singing, Gates also played every instrument on this track - a testament to his versatility and musical talent.
Song Storyline
The song features a unique narrative - the lyrics tell the story of a man who discovers his girlfriend's diary and realizes she is in love with someone else. But, the twist is that the 'other man' she's expressing love for turns out to be the man reading the diary.
Song Inspiration
According to some claims, this song may have been inspired by true events in David Gates' life, though this is more speculative than confirmed fact.
Cover Versions
There are covers of "Diary" by numerous artists, demonstrating its popularity and broad appeal. The Filipino singer, Ariel Rivera, covered the song in his 1995 album "Simple Lang."
Popularity in Asia
"Diary" is especially popular in Asia; it was frequently used in karaoke bars, signifying its widespread acceptance across different cultures.
Cult Status
Despite not reaching number one upon its release, "Diary" has since earned a cult status among fans of the soft rock genre.
Typical Style
Like most of Bread's discography, "Diary" is characterized by soft melodies, layered harmonies, and sentimental lyrics - this became Bread's signature music style.
Emotional Impact
"Diary" is considered one of the band's most emotionally resonant songs, its poignant story enhanced by Gates' moving performance. This has helped it to remain a beloved classic hit among fans of the band.
Songs Like Letters
David Gates has frequently suggested that many of his songs, including "Diary", are like letters directed at specific individuals. This deeply personal songwriting approach is one of the reasons why Bread's music has such strong emotional resonance.

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