Twelfth of Never
Cliff Richard
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You ask how much I need you Must I explain I-I need you oh my darlin' Like roses ned rain You ask how long I'll love you I-I'll tell you true Until the twelfth of never I'll still be loving you Ho-old me close Never let me go Ho-ho-old me close Me-elt my heart like April snow-ow I'll love you 'til the blue be-ells Forget to bloom I'll love you 'til the clover Has lost its perfume I-I'll love you 'til the poets Run out of rhyme you-you-until the twelfth of never And that's a long long time Until the twelfth of never And that's - a - long - long - time... A long-long time...
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Written by: Jerry Livingston, Paul Francis Webster
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Twelfth of Never" was first recorded by singing legend Johnny Mathis in 1957.
- Following Mathis, English musician Cliff Richard covered the song too. He is popularly known for his contribution to rock and roll music during the post-Beatles era with a career spanning more than 60 years.
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Song Background"Twelfth of Never" is a love song that employs hyperbole to express unending love, stating it wouldn't die until "the Twelfth of Never", which signifies a time that would never come.
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Chart PerformanceJohnny Mathis's version of "Twelfth of Never" did well on the American Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 9.
- Cliff Richard's rendition of the song was even more successful in the United Kingdom, peaking at No. 8 on the UK singles chart.
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Song CreationThe title is an amalgam of two eternal time frames - "the Twelfth of Never" and "forever and a day”.
- The song is known for its dreamy, timeless melody and romantic lyrics.
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Cover VersionsAfter Mathis and Richard, many other artists have also recorded their interpretation of "Twelfth of Never". These include artists as diverse as Donny Osmond, Nina Simone, The Chi-Lites, Tammy Wynette, Glen Campbell, Olivia Newton-John, and Dolly Parton.
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LegacyThe song remains one of Johnny Mathis's most popular and enduring hits.
- For Cliff Richard, it is remembered as one of his most successful covers.
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Distinct interpretationsWhile Johnny Mathis's rendition is soft and smooth - typical of 1950's pop music, Cliff Richard adds a bit more drama and intensity to the song making both versions distinct and enjoyable in their own right.
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Awards and RecognitionJohnny Mathis's original recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002, commemorating its lasting qualitative and historical significance.
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Music styleThe song, "Twelfth of Never," falls under the genre of traditional pop, which is a Western popular music that was pre-rock and roll.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics including the line-"I'll love you 'til the poets run out of rhyme." shows the depth of sentiment and eternal love that the song exerts on its listeners.
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