Surrender

Perry Como, Russ Case & His Orchestra

About Surrender

"Surrender" is a 1946 song co-written by Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss. It was originally performed by Perry Como and covered by various artists including Woody Herman, George Olsen, and Bob Chester. Como's version of "Surrender" peaked at number one on the Billboard Best Selling Popular Retail Records chart and sold over a million copies.


Year:
2012
3:12
111 
#2

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

Surrender, why don't you surrender?
How long can your lips live without a kiss?
Surrender, I beg you, surrender
How long can your heart resist?

I'll bring you a love you can cling to
A love that won't be untrue
So please be tender and darling surrender
And love me as I love you

I'll bring you a love you can cling to
A love that won't be untrue
So please be tender and darling surrender
And love me as I love you

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com


Perry Como

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records for Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show, which set the standards for the genre and proved to be one of the most successful in television history. Como was seen weekly on television from 1949 to 1963, then continued hosting the Kraft Music Hall variety program on a monthly basis until 1967. His television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Also a popular recording artist, Perry Como pro… more »

10 fans

Written by: BENNIE BENJAMIN, GEORGE WEISS

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


12 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Surrender" is a song performed by Perry Como, an American singer, actor, and television host whose career spanned over six decades.
Released Date
The song was released in 1946.
Popular Ranking
"Surrender" hit the No.1 spot on the Billboard chart, remaining at the top for 1 week.
Passing the Popularity Test
The song also spent 16 weeks on the same chart manifesting its popularity among listeners.
Song Composer
"Surrender" was written by Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss. These two songwriters wrote numerous hits for various artists.
GB Version
The song was also successful in the United Kingdom where it was covered by Gracie Fields.
Record Label
"Surrender" was released by RCA Victor Records, one of the major record labels of the time, which further distributed and promoted the song.
Song Genres
This song can be classified under Traditional Pop and Jazz, both genres that Perry Como was known for.
Career Impact
This was one of Perry Como's early hit that helped establish him as a leading artist in the world of popular music during the post-World War II era.
Analog Recording
"Surrender" was recorded, produced, and released in the analog era before digital technology took over the industry.
Musical Influencers
The melodious tuning of this song was influenced by the big band sound, a popular style of the 1940s, featuring full horn sections and strong rhythm sections.
Album Appearance
"Surrender" also appears in several of Perry Como’s compilation albums such as “Perry Como’s Hits from the 40’s and 50’s” and “Perry Como’s All Time Greatest hits”.

Discuss the Surrender Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Surrender Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/26670902/Perry+Como/Surrender>.

    Missing lyrics by Perry Como?

    Know any other songs by Perry Como? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Surrender

    2
    0     0

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Neil Finn is more known as a member of which band?
    A ABC
    B Spandau Ballet
    C Erasure
    D Crowded House

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Perry Como tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    Surrender

    »