Days of Wine and Roses

Henry Mancini

About Days of Wine and Roses

"Days of Wine and Roses" is a popular song, from the 1962 movie of the same name. The music was written by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. They received the Academy Award for Best Original Song for their work, as well as the 1964 Grammy Award for Best Song of the Year. In 2004 it finished at #39 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema. The song is composed of two sentences, one for each stanza. They are each sung as three lines.


Year:
1988
2:07
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The days of wine and roses laugh and run away like a child at play
Through a meadow land toward a closing door
A door marked "nevermore" that wasn't there before

The lonely night discloses just a passing breeze filled with memories
Of the golden smile that introduced me to
The days of wine and roses and you

(The lonely night discloses) just a passing breeze filled with memories
Of the golden smile that introduced me to
The days of wine and roses and you-oo-oo

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Henry Mancini

Enrico Nicola "Henry" Mancini (April 16, 1924 – June 14, 1994) was an American composer, conductor and arranger, best remembered for his film and television scores. He won a record number of Grammy Awards, plus a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995. more »

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Written by: HENRY N. MANCINI, JOHNNY MERCER

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Origins
"Days of Wine and Roses" was composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer for the 1962 film of the same name.
Awards
The song won an Oscar for Best Original Song at the 35th Academy Awards in 1963.
Collaborative Effort
The song marks one of the many successful collaborations between Mancini and Mercer that produced iconic songs during the late 60s and early 70s.
Song Performance
Initially, the song was performed in the film by Andy Williams, which also created a considerable impact on the audiences.
Recordings
The song has been covered numerous times by various artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bill Evans, underscoring its staying power and influence in music.
Popularity
Mancini's music and Mercer's lyrics created a popular style that became a standard in the American songbook, which has been adapted in various music genres ranging from jazz to pop.
Inspirational Ties
Mercer's lyrics were supposedly inspired by his struggles with alcoholism, fitting aptly with the theme of the film.
Musical Features
Notable for its melancholic melody and poignant lyrics, "Days of Wine and Roses" has been praised for its emotional depth and complexity.
Album release
Andy Williams' recording of the song was later released on an album named after the song, which went on to become a hit, further propelling the song's fame.
Impact on Film
The song played a crucial role in the narrative of the 1962 film, narratively bolstering the story of a couple's shared descent into alcoholism.
Hall of Fame
The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, marking its significant cultural impact.

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