The Morning After
Maureen McGovern
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There's got to be a morning after If we can hold on through the night We have a chance to find the sunshine Let's keep on looking for the light Oh, can't you see the morning after? It's waiting right outside the storm Why don't we cross the bridge together And find a place that's safe and warm? It's not too late, we should be giving Only with love can we climb It's not too late, not while we're living Let's put our hands out in time There's got to be a morning after We're moving closer to the shore I know we'll be there by tomorrow And we'll escape the darkness We won't be searching anymore There's got to be a morning after (There's got to be a morning after) There's got to be a morning after (There's got to be a morning after) There's got to be a morning after (There's got to be a morning after) There's got to be a morning after (There's got to be a morning after)
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Written by: AL KASHA, JOEL HIRSCHHORN
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Morning After" by Maureen McGovern is a pop song and specifically falls under the sub-genre of 'soft rock.'
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Historical SignificanceThe song was originally released in 1972 on the soundtrack of the disaster movie, "The Poseidon Adventure."
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Accomplishment"The Morning After" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1973.
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Peak PositionIn the summer of 1973, the song reached Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Musical CompositionThe song was written by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn.
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Re-recordingsMaureen McGovern re-recorded "The Morning After" in 1979 and again in 1997, signifying the song's popular appeal.
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Soundtrack SuccessThe song is often associated with disaster movies, as it became an unofficial theme for 1970s disaster films after "The Poseidon Adventure."
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Cultural ImpactIt's memorable opening line, "There's got to be a morning after," has been referenced and parodied in many TV shows, movies, and other forms of media.
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Significant Career Boost"The Morning After" was Maureen McGovern’s first major hit, making her a recognizable figure in the music industry.
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RelevanceDespite being almost 50 years old, the song continues to be played on soft rock and easy listening radio stations, reflecting its enduring appeal.
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RepurposingThe song has been utilized in many film and television soundtracks, most notably in "Airplane!" and more recently in "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy."
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Other Artists’ CoversNumerous artists, including Matt Monro and Gladys Knight & The Pips, have covered "The Morning After".
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Album DetailThe song's initial release did not belong to any album. It was only after the single's success that McGovern's debut album was released in 1973, featuring this track.
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Iconic LyricsIts lyrics, centered around maintaining hope and resilience despite strife, have resonated with many listeners over the decades.
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International SuccessOutside the United States, the song also achieved success, reaching the Top 10 in the Canadian charts.
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