A Lover's Concerto

The Toys

About A Lover's Concerto

"A Lover's Concerto" is a pop song written by American songwriters Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell, and recorded in 1965 by the Toys. "A Lover's Concerto" sold more than two million copies and was awarded gold record certification by the R. I. A. A. Their original version of the song was a major hit in the United States and United Kingdom (among other countries) during 1965. It peaked on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 2. It was kept out of the number 1 spot by both "Yesterday" by The Beatles and "Get Off of My Cloud" by The Rolling Stones. "A Lover's Concerto" reached number 1 both on the US Cashbox chart (Billboard's main competitor), and in Canada on the RPM national singles chart. It peaked at number 5 in the UK Singles Chart. 


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How gentle is the rain, that falls softly on the meadow;
Birds high upon the trees serenade the flow'rs with their melodies.
Oh, see there beyond the hill, the bright colors of the rainbow;
Some magic from above made this day for us, just to fall in love.
 
How gentle is the rain, that falls gently on the meadow;
Birds high upon the trees serenade the flow'rs with their melodies.
Oh, see there beyond the hill, the bright colors of the rainbow;
Some magic from above made this day for us, just to fall in love.
 
You'll hold me in your arms, and say once again you love me;
And if your love is true, ev'rything will be just as wonderful.
 
You'll hold me in your arms, and say once again you love me;

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The Toys

The Toys were an American pop girl group from Jamaica, New York, which was formed in 1961 and disbanded in 1968. more »

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Written by: Sandy Linzer, Denny Randell

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"A Lover's Concerto" was released by The Toys in 1965 as their debut single.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
Origin
The melody of "A Lover's Concerto" is derived from "Minuet in G major," a piece commonly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach.
Songwriters
The song was written by American songwriters Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell.
Inspiration
The classical inspiration for the song was an unusual twist for pop music, and helped it stand out from other songs of the era.
Impact on Pop Culture
The song has made numerous appearances in popular culture including in movies such as "Mr. Holland's Opus" and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower."
Cover Versions
"A Lover's Concerto" has been covered by many artists over the years, including The Supremes, Sarah Vaughan, The Delfonics, and Kelly Chen.
Classic Elements
Despite its pop trappings, the song retains the 3/4 time signature of the original classical piece.
Cultural Significance
The song, being a blend of pop and classical music, served as an early example of the Baroque pop genre which later gained popularity in the late 60s and early 70s.
Recognition
It has been recognized by Billboard Magazine as one of the top songs that defined the "girl group" sound of the mid-1960s.

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