Here's to You
Joan Baez
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Here's to you, Nicola and Bart Rest forever here in our hearts The last and final moment is yours That agony is your triumph
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Written by: Joan Baez, Ennio Morricone
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11 facts about this song
Collaboration"Here's to You" is a song by Italian composer Ennio Morricone and American singer-songwriter Joan Baez.
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Film SongThe song was originally written for the 1971 film, 'Sacco e Vanzetti' directed by Giuliano Montaldo.
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ThemeThe song is a tribute to two Italian anarchists, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti who were controversially sentenced to death by a United States court in the 1920s.
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PopularityDespite its original context, the song has been used in multiple films, video games, and television shows since its debut, due to its moving melody and powerful lyrics.
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LyricsThe entire text for the song was written by Joan Baez, while the music was composed by Ennio Morricone.
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International SuccessIn France, the song topped the singles chart for seven weeks and still remains the number nine best-selling single of all time in the country.
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Use in Video Games"Here's to You" was notably used in the popular video game series 'Metal Gear Solid,' particularly in 'Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' and 'Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes'
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InstrumentationThe haunting quality of the song is created through a combination of orchestra, vocals, and guitar.
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CoversIt has also been covered by various artists over the years, reaffirming its status as a timeless, influential piece.
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Memorable PerformancesOne of the memorable performances of the song was by Baez herself during her concert in Italy in 1971, while the trial was still fresh in public memory.
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LegacyEnnio Morricone is considered one of the greatest film composers of all time, and "Here's to You" remains one of his beloved pieces.
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