The Twelfth of Never
Johnny Mathis
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You ask me how much I need you, must I explain I need you, oh my darling, like roses need rain You ask how long I'll love you, I'll tell you true Until the Twelfth of Never, I'll still be loving you Hold me close, never let me go Hold me close, melt my heart like April snow I'll love you 'til the bluebells forget to bloom I'll love you 'til the clover has lost its perfume I'll love you 'til the poets run out of rhyme Until the Twelfth of Never and that's a long, long time Until the Twelfth of Never and that's 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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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"The Twelfth of Never" is a popular song recorded by both Cliff Richard and Johnny Mathis. However, it was originally released by Mathis in 1957.
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Song CompositionThe song is a merger of two traditional folk melodies. The high pitch part is derived from a traditional love song called "The Riddle Song” (‘I gave my love a cherry’), while the low pitch is from a 19th-century hymn called "The Streets of Laredo".
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Cliff Richard TenureCliff Richard, a renowned British pop singer and actor, recorded his version of "The Twelfth of Never" in 1992, more than three decades after it was originally released by Mathis.
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Johnny Mathis SuccessJohnny Mathis's version of the song was a great success. Released in 1957, it reached number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified gold.
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Different CoversBesides Cliff Richard and Johnny Mathis, "The Twelfth of Never" has also been covered by a variety of other artists. These include Donny Osmond, who scored a #1 in the UK with his cover in 1973, and Dolly Parton, who included the song on her covers album in 1984.
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Song MeaningThe song title refers to a date that will never occur. In most English-speaking parts, "The Twelfth of Never" is used to imply that something will never happen.
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Cliff Richard Chart PerformanceCliff Richard's version also became a hit, peaking at number seven in the UK Singles Chart.
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Johnny Mathis StyleJohnny Mathis's version of "The Twelfth of Never" is widely regarded as a significant example of his romantic and crooning singing style which made him famed during the 1950s music era.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song made an appearance in the 1995 Australian movie, "Muriel's Wedding." It was played as Muriel walked down the aisle.
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Cliff Richard Record"The Twelfth of Never" was included in Cliff Richard's album, "Private Collection (1979–1988)".
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Johnny Mathis AlbumMathis's version is a part of his album "Johnny's Greatest Hits," which happens to be one of the most successful albums of his career.
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