For Sentimental Reasons

The Ink Spots

About For Sentimental Reasons

"(I Love You) for Sentimental Reasons" is a popular song written by Ivory "Deek" Watson, founding member of the Ink Spots, and William "Pat" Best, founding member of the Four Tunes. The credits and Leeds Publishing Company list Watson as a co-writer. Best later said that Watson had nothing to do with the creation of the song, but Watson maintained in his late 1960s autobiography that he and Best wrote the song together, lyrics and music respectively. Best was a member of Watson's group, the Brown Dots. The song was published in 1945 and released by Watson's quartet with Joe King as lead vocalist on the Manor Records label (catalog No. 1041A). 


Year:
1985
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I love you for sentimental reasons
I hope you do believe me
I'll give you my heart

I love you and you alone were meant for me
Please give your loving heart to me
And say we'll never part

I think of you every morning
Dream of you every night
Darling, I'm never lonely
Whenever you are in sight

I love you for sentimental reasons
I hope you do believe me
I've given you my heart

I love you for sentimental reasons
I hope you do believe me
I've given you my heart

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The Ink Spots

The Ink Spots were a vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and the subgenre doo-wop. They and the Mills Brothers, another black vocal group of the same period, gained much acceptance in both the white community and black community. They were inducted into the vocal group hall of fame in 1999. more »

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Written by: William Best, Deek Watson

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Vintage Music Style
"For Sentimental Reasons" by The Ink Spots is a perfect example of the classic 1940s pop-soul sound, highlighting the significant influence of the jazz, gospel and blues genres.
Song’s Origin
The song, composed by William Best and Deek Watson, was first sung and recorded by the American vocal group, The Ink Spots, in 1945. It was later covered by various artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, and James Brown, among others.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 1 on Harlem Hit Parade, the predecessor of Billboard's R&B chart, in 1945.
Group Composition
The Ink Spots were a quartet, consisting of a lead tenor, second tenor, baritone, and a bass. They were noted for their smoothly harmonized vocals and distinctive guitar riffs.
Influence
The Ink Spots' version of "For Sentimental Reasons" made a significant impact on future generations of musicians, influencing acts ranging from doo-wop groups of the '50s to soul artists of the '60s.
Legacy
The performance technique used by The Ink Spots in "For Sentimental Reasons", particularly the spoken "talkie" portion in the bridge, has been replicated and paid homage to by many other artists throughout the decades.
Era representation
The song embodies the mood of post-WWII America, offering a sense of nostalgia as well as optimism for the future.
Timelessness
Despite being released more than 75 years ago, "For Sentimental Reasons" by The Ink Spots remains popular today. It has been featured in various media including film and TV soundtracks, giving the track a timeless appeal.
Artistic Interpretation
The song is a romantic ballad, with lyrics expressing deep emotional affection "for sentimental reasons", hence the song's title.
Signature Style
"For Sentimental Reasons" showcases the group's signature style, characterized by the clear, high tenor of lead singer Bill Kenny, the warm harmonies of the chorus, and the distinctive guitar work.

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