How Do You Keep the Music Playing

Patti Austin, James Ingram, Quincy Jones

About How Do You Keep the Music Playing

"How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" is a song composed by Michel Legrand, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman for the 1982 film Best Friends, where it was introduced by James Ingram and Patti Austin. The Austin/Ingram version became a single in 1983 and reached #45 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It was one of three songs with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman that were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 55th Academy Awards.  


Year:
2004
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How do you keep the music playing?
How do you make it last?
How do you keep the song from fading too fast?
How do you lose yourself to someone?
And never lose your ways
How do you not run out of new things to say?
And since we're always changing
How can it be the same?
And tell me how, year after year
You're sure your heart will fall apart
Each time you hear his name
I know the way I feel for you, it's now or never
The more I love, the more that I'm afraid
That in your eyes I many not see forever, forever

If we can be the best of lovers
Yet be the best of friends
If we can try with everyday to make it bertter as it grows
With any luck, then I suppose, the music never ends

I know the way I feel for you it's now or never!
(How do you keep the music playing?)
The more I love, the more that I'm afraid
(How do you make it last)
That in your eyes I many not see forever, forever
(How do you keep the song from fading, keep the song from
fading too fast)
If we can be the best of lovers
Yet be the best of friends
If we can try with everyday to make it better as it grows
With any luck, then I suppose the music never ends.

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Patti Austin

Patti Austin (born August 10, 1950) is an American R&B and jazz music singer, winner of the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal in 2008. more »

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Written by: MICHEL JEAN LEGRAND, ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore

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10 facts about this song

Songwriters
"How Do You Keep The Music Playing" is a classic song written by Michel Legrand, Alan and Marilyn Bergman.
Original Performers
The song was originally performed by James Ingram and Patti Austin in 1982.
Award Nomination
This song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 55th Academy Awards in 1983.
Film Appearance
"How Do You Keep The Music Playing" was initially composed for the film "Best Friends", a romantic comedy starring Burt Reynolds and Goldie Hawn.
Popular Covers
It has been covered by several artists including Tony Bennett and Celine Dion. Tony Bennett even made it the title track of his 1987 album.
Frequent Collaborators
James Ingram and Patti Austin were frequent collaborators, and this song is one of their most popular duets.
Enduring Popularity
Despite being nearly four decades old, the song remains a favorite in the Great American Songbook, particularly among jazz and adult contemporary musicians.
Michel Legrand Influence
The composer, Michel Legrand, has been famous for his film scores and was particularly known for his collaborations with Alan and Marilyn Bergman which produced several Academy Award-winning songs.
Lyric Contributions
The lyrics of 'how do you keep the music playing' are the work of Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman. The duo has written many major hits for a list of prominent artists, including Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.
Cultural Impact
The song is held in high regard in the music industry and continues to be used in popular culture for various movies, television shows and has been performed in many high-profile live performances.

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