Oh! What It Seemed to Be
Frank Sinatra
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It was just a neighborhood dance That's all that it was But, oh, what it seemed to be It was like a masquerade ball With costumes and all Cause you were at the dance with me It was just a ride on a train That's all that it was But, oh, what it seemed to be It was like a trip to the stars To Venus and Mars Cause you were on the train with me And when I kissed you, darling It was more than just a thrill for me It was the promise, darling Of the things that fate had willed for me It was just a wedding in June That's all that it was But, oh, what it seemed to be It was like a royal affair With everyone there Cause you said "Yes, I do" to me
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Written by: GEORGE DAVID WEISS, BENNIE BENJAMIN, FRANKIE CARLE
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Song Background"Oh! What It Seemed to Be" is a song recorded by the legendary American singer, Frank Sinatra.
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Release DateThis iconic melody was released in 1946.
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SongwritersFamous musicians, Bennie Benjamin, George David Weiss, and Frankie Carle wrote the lyrics and music of "Oh! What It Seemed to Be".
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Chart SuccessThe song was a significant hit, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Best Seller chart where it remained for seven weeks.
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Commercial SuccessThe song also reached number two on the Harlem Hit Parade chart.
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Album DetailsThis song was included in Sinatra's ninth studio album, "The Columbia Years 1943–1952: The Complete Recordings".
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Record LabelThe renowned label, Columbia Records had the honor of releasing this masterpiece.
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Song DurationThe song's total time is relatively short, clocking in at just under three minutes.
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Genre"Oh! What It Seemed to Be" is categorised under the genre of traditional pop, which was a popular genre in the mid-20th century.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists, including Charlotte Church and The Four Freshmen, have covered this iconic Sinatra song throughout the years.
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Impact on Culture"Oh! What It Seemed to Be" has remained a classic in American culture and is often used in film and television to evoke the era in which it was recorded.
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Noteworthy featureSinatra's exquisite vocal range and powerful expression in his performance of this song were particularly applauded, which contributed to its enduring popularity.
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AchievementThe composition was one of Frank Sinatra's first major solo hits, having only recently embarked on his solo career after leaving his previous band.
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Major ThemeThe song revolves around a romantic narrative of experiencing love at first sight during a dance.
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