Things We Did Last Summer
Jo Stafford
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The boatrides we would take The moonlight on the lake The way we danced and hummed our favorite song The things we did last summer I'll remember all winter long The midway and the fun The Kewpie dolls we won The bell I (you) rang to prove that I was (you were) strong The things we did last summer I'll remember all winter long The early morning hike The rented tandem bike The lunches that we used to pack We never could explain That sudden summer rain The look we got when we got back The leaves began to fade Like promises we made How could a love that seemed so right go wrong? The things we did last summer I'll remember all winter long
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Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"The Things We Did Last Summer" is a popular song that was written by Sammy Cahn, with music by Jule Styne in 1946.
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PerformersThe song was recorded by multiple artists, but the version by Dean Martin and Jo Stafford is well known.
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Chart PerformanceDean Martin and Jo Stafford's rendition of "The Things We Did Last Summer" was released as a single in 1955 and reached number 10 on the Billboard charts.
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Song's ThemeThe lyrics of the song talk about nostalgia, reminiscing about past summer activities.
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Use in FilmThe song was first introduced in the 1946 film, "The Blonde from Brooklyn." However, Dean Martin and Jo Stafford's duet version was not associated with a particular movie.
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Dean Martin's PersonaDean Martin was known for his easygoing persona, and this song matches his image perfectly as it has a relaxed and nostalgic tone.
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Jo Stafford's ReputationJo Stafford had a reputation for her pure, control voice and was an in-demand vocalist during the era of big-band music.
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Cover Versions"The Things We Did Last Summer" is a classic that has been covered by many well known artists over the years, including Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby.
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Previous CollaborationBefore this song, Dean Martin and Jo Stafford had previously collaborated on other songs, notably creating a memorable version of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”.
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Continued PopularityDespite being over 70 years old, "The Things We Did Last Summer" continues to be a favorite, demonstrating the enduring appeal of both the song and the artists.
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