The Very Thought of You
Al Bowlly, Monia Liter
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I don't need your photograph to keep by my bed Your picture is always in my head I don't need you portrait, dear, to call you to mind For sleeping or waking, dear, I find The very thought of you And I forget to do The little ordinary things That everyone ought to do I'm living in a kind of daydream I'm happy as a king And foolish, though it may seem Why, to me, that's everything The mere idea of you The longing here, for you You'll never know How slow the moments go 'Till I'm near to you I see your face in every flower Your eyes in stars above It's just the thought of you The very thought of you, my love The mere idea of you The longing here, for you You'll never know How slow the moments go 'Till I'm near to you I see your face in every flower Your eyes in stars above It's just the thought of you The very thought of you, my love
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9 facts about this song
Origin"The Very Thought of You" is a popular jazz and pop standard that was composed by British bandleader and composer, Ray Noble in 1934.
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Iconic ArtistThe song was first recorded that same year by Al Bowlly, a Mozambican-born South African-British singer-songwriter who is best known for his work during the 1920s and 1930s.
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LyricsThe romantic lyrics to "The Very Thought of You" were also penned by Ray Noble. They convey a deep affection for someone, noting that the mere thought of them is enough to make life sweet.
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AlbumThe song is the title track of the album "The Very Thought of You," which was the eighth studio album by American singer and icon, Nat King Cole.
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LegacySince Al Bowlly's original version, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and most notably, Nat King Cole.
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Film Association"The Very Thought of You" has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Casablanca" (1942), where it was an uncredited song, and more recently, in the series "The Crown" (2016).
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HonorsThe Nat King Cole rendition of the song, from the album of the same name, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000, cementing its status as a classic example of a timeless pop standard.
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VocalsThe vocals on Ray Noble's original recording featuring Al Bowlly are typically characterized as smooth, romantic, and sophisticated, matching the elegant orchestration of the track.
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Other VersionsAmong the many covers and tributes to the song, "The Very Thought of You" has been recorded in instrumental formats for saxophone, piano, and guitar, reflecting its popularity and versatility across different musical styles and formats.
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