Lover, Come Back to Me
Sigmund Romberg
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You went away I let you We broke the ties that bind I wanted to forget you And leave the past behind Still, the magic of the night I met you Seems to stay forever in my mind The sky was blue And high above The moon was new And so was love This eager heart of mine was singing Lover where can you be You came at last Love had its day That day is past You've gone away This aching heart of mine is singing Lover come back to me When I remember every little thing You used to do I'm so lonely Every road I walk along I walk along with you No wonder I am lonely The sky is blue The night is cold The moon is new But love is old And while I'm waiting here This heart of mine is singing Lover come back to me When I remember every little thing You used to do I grow lonely Every road I walk along I walk along with you No wonder I am lonely The sky is blue The night is cold The moon is new But love is old And while I'm waiting here This heart of mine is singing Lover come back to me
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Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, II, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, SIGMUND ROMBERG
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10 facts about this song
Sigmund Romberg"Lover, Come Back to Me" is composed by Sigmund Romberg, an Austrian-born American operetta composer who was popular in the early 20th century. His works were highly famous during the 1920s and 1930s.
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Original ShowThe song originally featured in the operetta "The New Moon," which debuted on Broadway in 1928. The operetta was a massive success and enjoyed a run of 509 performances.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Lover, Come Back to Me" were penned by Oscar Hammerstein II, a celebrated American librettist, theater producer, and the director known for his collaborations with great composers like Richard Rodgers.
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CollaborationsSigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein II collaborated on several operettas together. "The New Moon" is one of their most successful collaborations, which included the song "Lover, Come Back to Me."
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Iconic PerformancesThe song has been covered by numerous artists across the world. Some of the famous renditions include those by Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby, and Barbra Streisand.
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Movie FeatureIt was featured in the 1940 film named "New Moon," which was an adaptation of the operetta. This contributed significantly to the song's popularity.
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Jazz StandardOver the years, "Lover, Come Back to Me" has become a popular jazz standard and remains a favorite amongst jazz artists.
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Song GenreThe song belongs to the Show Tune genre, a popular style of music that originated from musical theatre.
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Chart PerformancePopular renditions of "Lover, Come Back to Me", like the one by The Ink Spots, reached number 1 on the Harlem Hit Parade, a precursor to the R&B chart, in 1945.
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Multiple GenresWhile the original version of "Lover, Come Back to Me" is a classic show tune, the song has been adapted into various genres over the years, from jazz to pop to blues, showcasing its universal appeal.
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