Key Largo

Bertie Higgins

About Key Largo

"Key Largo" is a popular song recorded by Bertie Higgins in 1981. Released as a single in September 1981, the song became Higgins' only Top 40 hit in the United States in early 1982, when it peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song spent 17 weeks in the Top 40 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. In addition, "Key Largo" topped the adult contemporary chart for two weeks. In the United Kingdom, the song reached #60 on the UK Singles Chart.


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2002
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Wrapped around each other
Trying so hard to stay warm
That first cold winter together
Lying in each other's arms
Watching those old movies
Falling in love so desperately
Honey I was your hero
And you were my leading lady.

We had it all
Just like Bogie and Bacall
Starring in our old late, late show
Sailing away to Key Largo

Honey can't you remember
We played all the parts
That sweet scene of surrender
When you gave me your heart
Please say you will...play it again
Cause I love you still
Baby this can't be the end.

We had it all
Just like Bogie and Bacall
Starring in our old late, late show
Sailing away to Key Largo

Here's lookin at you kid
Missing all the things we did
We can find it once again, I know
Just like they did in Key Largo

We had it all
Just like Bogie and Bacall
Starring in our old late, late show
Sailing away to Key Largo

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Bertie Higgins

Elbert Joseph "Bertie" Higgins (born December 8, 1944,Tarpon Springs, Florida) is an American singer-songwriter. In 1982, he had his only Top 40 album with Just Another Day in Paradise. It spawned the Top 10 romantic ballad "Key Largo", which referenced the Humphrey Bogart movie of the same name and reached #8 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 record chart, number one in the adult contemporary charts, and a country hit as well. In 2009, his song was #75 on VH1's Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80's. He also became a multi-platinum recording artist in the Pacific Rim countries including Japan and China due to the mega-hit, "Casablanca". more »

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Written by: BERTIE HIGGINS, SONNY LIMBO

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Key Largo" is primarily classified under the genre of Soft Rock and Pop.
Release Information
The song "Key Largo" was released in September 1981 as a part of Bertie Higgins' debut studio album titled "Just Another Day in Paradise."
Chart Performance
The song achieved great success in the United States, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. On the Adult Contemporary chart, it reached number 1.
Song Inspiration
The title of the song "Key Largo" is inspired by the 1948 film of the same name starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. This is evident from its lyrics "We had it all/Just like Bogie and Bacall."
Song Composition
Bertie Higgins co-wrote the song with his then-wife, Barbara.
Record Label
The song was published under the record label "Kat Family Records."
Music Video
"Key Largo," unique for its time, featured a music video that included scenes from the Humphrey Bogart film, aligning with the song's theme.
Pop Culture Impact
"Key Largo" continues to receive airplay on Adult Contemporary and Oldies radio stations to this day, indicating its lasting impact.
Cover Versions
The song "Key Largo" has been covered by various artists over the years, demonstrating its success and influence in the music industry.
Higgins' Music Career
Even though Bertie Higgins had many other songs after "Key Largo," this song is considered his signature song. It helped launch his music career on an international level.
Legacy
Although the song is nearly four decades old, "Key Largo" continues to be one of Bertie Higgins' most requested songs at concerts, reflecting its ongoing popularity.
Nostalgic Theme
The song effectively encapsulates the nostalgic theme of reflecting on a past romance through poignant lyrics and calming melodies. This factor majorly contributed to its success.

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