Things We Did Last Summer

Jo Stafford

About Things We Did Last Summer

"The Things We Did Last Summer" is a popular song about nostalgia from 1946. The words were written by Sammy Cahn, with the composition by Jule Styne. The most well known version is the 1946 Top ten hit by Jo Stafford. Versions by Frank Sinatra and by Vaughn Monroe also charted that year. Shelley Fabares had a hit cover in 1962 on the pop chart. Several recordings have been made, including versions by Frank Sinatra, Vaughn Monroe, and Dean Martin who recorded different versions for his 1959 and 1966 Christmas LPs.  


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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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Jo Stafford

Jo Elizabeth Stafford (November 12, 1917 – July 16, 2008) was an American singer of traditional pop music and occasional actress, whose career spanned four decades from the late 1930s to the early 1960s. She was admired by both critics and the listening public for the purity of her voice and was considered one of the most versatile vocalists of the era. Her 1952 song "You Belong to Me" topped the charts in the United States and United Kingdom, and made her the first woman to have a No 1 on the UK Singles Chart. She is also the winner of a 1961 Grammy Award for an album of comedic interpretations of popular songs produced with her husband, Paul Weston. more »

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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.
Performers
The song was recorded by multiple artists, but the version by Dean Martin and Jo Stafford is well known.
Chart Performance
Dean 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.
Song's Theme
The lyrics of the song talk about nostalgia, reminiscing about past summer activities.
Use in Film
The 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.
Dean Martin's Persona
Dean Martin was known for his easygoing persona, and this song matches his image perfectly as it has a relaxed and nostalgic tone.
Jo Stafford's Reputation
Jo Stafford had a reputation for her pure, control voice and was an in-demand vocalist during the era of big-band music.
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.
Previous Collaboration
Before this song, Dean Martin and Jo Stafford had previously collaborated on other songs, notably creating a memorable version of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”.
Continued Popularity
Despite 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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