The Things We Did Last Summer

Jo Stafford

About The Things We Did Last Summer

"The Things We Did Last Summer" is a popular song about nostalgia from 1946. The words were written by Sammy Cahn, with the composition by Jule Styne. The most well known version is the 1946 Top ten hit by Jo Stafford. Versions by Frank Sinatra and by Vaughn Monroe also charted that year. Shelley Fabares had a hit cover in 1962 on the pop chart. Several recordings have been made, including versions by Frank Sinatra, Vaughn Monroe, and Dean Martin who recorded different versions for his 1959 and 1966 Christmas LPs.  


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The boatrides we would take
 The moonlight on the lake
 The way we danced and hummed our favorite song
 The things we did last summer 
 I'll remember all winter long
 The midway and the fun
 The Kewpie dolls we won
 The bell I (you) rang to prove that I was 
 (you were) strong
 The things we did last summer 
 I'll remember all winter long
 The early morning hike
 The rented tandem bike
 The lunches that we used to pack
 We never could explain 
 That sudden summer rain
 The look we got when we got back
 The leaves began to fade 
 Like promises we made
 How could a love that seemed so right go wrong? 
 The things we did last summer 
 I'll remember all winter long

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Jo Stafford

Jo Elizabeth Stafford (November 12, 1917 – July 16, 2008) was an American singer of traditional pop music and occasional actress, whose career spanned four decades from the late 1930s to the early 1960s. She was admired by both critics and the listening public for the purity of her voice and was considered one of the most versatile vocalists of the era. Her 1952 song "You Belong to Me" topped the charts in the United States and United Kingdom, and made her the first woman to have a No 1 on the UK Singles Chart. She is also the winner of a 1961 Grammy Award for an album of comedic interpretations of popular songs produced with her husband, Paul Weston. more »

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Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN

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

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"The Things We Did Last Summer" is a popular song that was composed by Jule Styne with lyrics by Sammy Cahn.
First Recording
This song was first recorded by Jo Stafford in 1946 and then released by Capitol Records. The record was a Top 10 hit, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard chart.
Dean Martin's Version
Dean Martin also performed this song, extending its popularity further. His rendition reflected his characteristic smooth and laid-back style.
Frank Sinatra's Rendition
Frank Sinatra, another music legend, also performed "The Things We Did Last Summer". His version was included in his album "A Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra" released in 1957.
Vaughn Monroe's Performance
Vaughn Monroe also had a successful recording of the song that peaked at No. 13 on Billboard chart in 1946.
Shelley Fabares' Cover
Actress and singer Shelley Fabares performed a version of "The Things We Did Last Summer" for her album "Teenage Triangle", released in 1962.
Song Theme
The song evokes a sense of nostalgia, reflecting on past summer memories and activities with a loved one.
Film Feature
"The Things We Did Last Summer" was featured in the movie "A League of Their Own" (1992), adding to the song's cultural significance.
Legacy
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the decades, solidifying its place as a classic in music history.
Notable Lyrics
Notable lyrics of the song include "The summer showers that we walked through, the way that you looked at me when one certain evening, the stars were a velvet set, the moon a silver pet, can't you remember the things we did that summer?" These lines capture the romantic and nostalgic tone of the song perfectly.

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