You Take My Breath Away

Rex Smith

About You Take My Breath Away

"You Take My Breath Away" is the 1979 debut single by singer-actor Rex Smith and the first release from his third studio album Sooner or Later which is also featured in the 1979 made-for-television film of the same title starring Smith and Denise Miller. It was produced by Charles Calello and Stephen Lawrence, and written by Lawrence and Bruce Hart. The song reached number ten on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1979 for two weeks (dated on June 23) and spent two weeks at number seven on the Cash Box Top 100. It also peaked at number 11 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song was certified Gold. In Canada, "You Take My Breath Away" reached as high as number three on the Pop chart and number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. It peaked at #27 in New Zealand. 


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2007
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You
I don't know what to say
You take my breath away
You're every song I sing
You're the music that I play
And you take my breath away

You
You smile and it's okay
You take my breath away
Like water from a stream on a sizzling summer day
You take my breath away
There are words for the magic of a sunrise
Only none of them will due
For You
You take my breath away
And I don't know what to say
Cause you take my breath away

You
You take my breath away
And I don't know what to say
Cause you take my breath away
You take my breath away
You take my breath away
You take my breath away
You take my breath away

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Rex Smith

Rex Smith (born September 19, 1955, Jacksonville, Florida) is an American actor and singer. Smith debuted in the Broadway play Grease in 1978. He is noted for his role as Jesse Mach in the 1985 television series Street Hawk, as well as being a singer and stage actor. During the late 1970s, Smith was popular as a teen idol. Because of his good looks, he was featured regularly in 16 Magazine and Tiger Beat. He also had a gold Top 10 single, "You Take My Breath Away," in 1979. more »

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Written by: BRUCE HART, STEPHEN LAWRENCE

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"You Take My Breath Away," performed by Rex Smith, is categorized in the pop music genre, more specifically in the sub-genre of soft rock or pop rock.
Album Information
The song is from Rex Smith's 1979 album titled "Sooner or Later". This was his third studio album release, and its success skyrocketed his fame in the music industry.
Chart Success
"You Take My Breath Away" was a major hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It peaked at #10 which established Rex Smith as a one-hit-wonder.
TV Connection
The song gained popularity after being featured in a made-for-TV movie also titled "Sooner or Later", which starred Smith and was aired on NBC. Smith's character in the movie performs the song, helping to boost its popularity.
Song Length
The song has a total duration of approximately 3 minutes 16 seconds. It's relatively short length is typical for pop songs from that era.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of "You Take My Breath Away" revolve around a strong emotional connection and love towards someone, which reflects the romantic themes prevalent in a lot of songs during the late 70s period.
Awards and Recognition
Although it didn't win any awards, the song is recognized as Rex Smith's signature piece. It is the song most associated with him and his career.
Songwriters
The song was written by Bruce Hart and Stephen Lawrence. Both contributed significantly to the late 70s and early 80s pop culture through their music.
Film Connection
The song was included in the soundtrack of the movie "Just One of the Guys". The 1985 comedy film used the song to accompany a major plot reveal.
Legacy
"You Take My Breath Away" continues to be a favourite among fans of classic pop/rock from the 70s and 80s. It's frequently covered by artists and showcased on music compilation albums.

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