Broken Hearted Melody

Sarah Vaughan

About Broken Hearted Melody

"Broken Hearted Melody" is a popular song first published in 1958. The words were written by Hal David and the music by Sherman Edwards. The song became a major hit for Sarah Vaughan in 1959, peaking at #7 in the Billboard Charts and #5 on the R&B charts. This version was released by Mercury Records under catalog number 957085. The song was also released in the UK, where it first entered the charts on September 11, 1959, and spent 11 weeks there, also peaking at #7. "Broken Hearted Melody" became one of Vaughan's most popular hits, yielding her first Gold record. It also became part of her concert repertoire for many years afterwards. 


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Br-oooo-ken hearted me-eee-lo-dy
Ooooonce you were our song of love.
Nooooow you just keep taunting me
Wiiiiith the memory of (ba-da-da))
His tender love. Oh,
Broken hearted melody
Must you keep reminding me
Of the lips I long to kiss
And the love I miss since he went away.
Night and day they play.
But, broken hearted melody
That he used to sing to me
When our love was young and bright
As he held me tight;
Suddenly I found: I was out of bound

Brooooken hearted melody
Ooooonce you were my song of love.
Nooooow you just keep taunting me
Wiiiiiith the memory of (ba-da-da)
His tender love. Oh,
Broken hearted melody
Won't you bring him back to me
Sing to him until he hears,
For when he returns no more will he be,
A broken hearted melody.
Oooooooo, oo-oo, oo-oo, oo-oo, ooooooooo,
Oooooooo, oo-oo, oo-oo, oo-oo, ooooooooo. . .

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Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Lois Vaughan (March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer, described by Scott Yanow as having "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century." more »

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Written by: Hal David, Sherman Edwards

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15 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Broken Hearted Melody" is a popular song originated from the United States and first published in 1958.
Singing Artist
The song is notably performed by renowned jazz artist Sarah Vaughan and made a significant rise in her career.
Chart Performance
The song claimed the top spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, demonstrating its wide popularity among listeners.
Award Functions
Sarah Vaughan was presented with a Grammy Hall of Fame award in 1988 largely because of her version of "Broken Hearted Melody".
Songwriters
The song's lyrics were beautifully crafted by Hal David while the tune was composed by Sherman Edwards.
Quintessential Style
The song is a perfect example of Sarah Vaughan's smooth jazz technique which helped her become one of the leading jazz singers of her time.
Record Label
"Broken Hearted Melody" was released under the popular label Mercury Records.
Platinum Performance
The song sold over one million copies, which resulted in it being certified as platinum.
International Performance
Apart from its superb performance in the US, the song also made it to the top ten in the United Kingdom's charts.
Dual Nomenclature
Sarah Vaughan’s version of the song has also appeared on the charts under an alternate spelling, "Broken-Hearted Melody", with a hyphen.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in Sarah Vaughan's compilation album called "Sarah Vaughan's Golden Hits", released in 1988.
Cultural Impact
The song is often associated with the late 1950s era symbolizing romance and heartbreak stories popular at that time.
Cover Versions
The song's popularity led to several cover versions, including renditions by talented artists such as Susie Arioli and Ella Fitzgerald.
Media Appearance
"Broken Hearted Melody" has been used in various television and film soundtracks due to its timeless appeal, including the major motion picture, "Tammy".
Influential Performance
The song represents a notable point in Sarah Vaughan's career, cementing her place as one of the influential figures in the jazz music world.

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