More
Andy Williams
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More than the greatest love the world has known This is the love I give to you alone More than the simplest words I try to say I only live to love you more each day More than you'll never know my arms long to hold your so My life will be in your keeping, waking, sleeping, laughing, weeping Longer than always is long, long time, But far beyond forever you'll be mine I know I never lived before and my heart is very sure No one else could love you more I know I never lived before and my heart is very sure No one else could love you more
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Written by: Marcello Ciorciolini, Nino Oliviero, Norman Newell, Riziero Ortolani
Lyrics © Creazioni Artistiche Musicali CAM s.r.l., CTM Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Release Data"More" by Andy Williams was released in 1964 as a single from his album, "The Wonderful World of Andy Williams."
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Album PerformanceThe album, "The Wonderful World of Andy Williams," reached number 9 on the Billboard Top LP's chart. This was one of the high achievements of Andy Williams' career.
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Song RankThe song "More" peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 4 on the Easy Listening chart. It was indeed a commercial success for the artist.
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Song GenreThe "More" song comes under the Pop and Easy Listening genres, demonstrating Andy Williams' smooth vocals and easy-on-the-ears melodies.
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Songwriter"More" was actually composed by Riz Ortolani and Nino Oliviero for a 1962 Italian film "Mondo Cane." The English lyrics were later added by Norman Newell.
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Song’s InspirationThe "More" song was inspired by the theme music of the notorious controversial documentary film, “Mondo Cane” (1962).
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Additional CoversAndy Williams' version of "More" is one of many, as the song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. It has remained a popular choice for many performers, showcasing its lasting appeal.
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Grammy NominationIn 1963, before Andy Williams' version, the song "More" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song and for a Grammy in the Song of the Year category, further validating its quality and popularity.
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Song LegacyThanks to Williams' popular version, "More" has become a standard in the Great American Songbook, a collection of the most important and influential American songs of the 20th century.
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Concert Popularity"More" has been frequently performed in concerts and television shows due to its melodious tune and inspiring words, making it one of Andy Williams’ most adored pieces.
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