It's Not for Me to Say
Johnny Mathis
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It's not for me to say you love me It's not for me to say you'll always care Oh, but here for the moment I can hold you fast And press your lips to mine And dream that love will last As far as I can see this is heaven And speaking just for me, it's ours to share Perhaps the glow of love will grow with every passing day Or we may never meet again But then, it's not for me to say And speaking just for me, it's ours to share Perhaps the glow of love will grow with every passing day Or we may never meet again But then, it's not for me to say
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Written by: AL STILLMAN, ROBERT ALLEN
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14 facts about this song
Singer's Background"It's Not for Me to Say" was recorded by Johnny Mathis, an American singer known for his smooth romantic ballads.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in the year 1957.
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Billboard Charts"It's Not for Me to Say" reached No. 5 on the Billboard Top 100 Chart.
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Movie FeatureThe song was originally featured in the 1957 movie "Lizzie", starring Eleanor Parker.
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Composition CreditsThe song was composed by Robert Allen and the lyrics were penned by Al Stillman.
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Song DurationThe duration of the original recording is 3 minutes and 5 seconds.
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Grammy Hall of FameThe recording of "It's Not for Me to Say" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered the song. Notable versions include those by Julius La Rosa, The Temptations, and Nina Simone.
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Feature in Television and FilmThe song has been featured in numerous television shows and films, such as Moonstruck (1987), Goodfellas (1990), and Mad Men (2007).
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Album Appearance"It's Not for Me to Say" also appears on several of Mathis's compilation albums including "Johnny's Greatest Hits", one of the most successful Billboard pop albums of all time.
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Different GenresAlthough the song is classified as traditional pop, its jazz style and romantic lyrics have appealed to audiences of different genres.
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Ranked by BillboardBillboard magazine ranked the song as the 44th most popular song of 1957.
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JukeBox PlayThe song was frequently played on jukeboxes, reaching number 3 on Billboard's chart tracking this metric.
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Iconic Song of Johnny MathisThe song is seen as one of the standout hits of Johnny Mathis's career and has become closely identified with him.
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