Sealed with a Kiss

Brian Hyland

About Sealed with a Kiss

"Sealed with a Kiss" is a song written and composed by Peter Udell and Gary Geld. It was most successful as a 1962 hit single for Brian Hyland, who recalls Geld saying the song was "based on, but not totally based on, a Bach finger exercise." (See Five-finger exercise.) The original recording of "Sealed With a Kiss" was that by the Four Voices which was released as a single in May of 1960 without becoming a hit. The lyrics are from the point of view of one of two lovers who have had to part ways over the summer. The narrator promises the lover who has had to leave that he will send his love and dreams in daily letters "sealed with a kiss". The two also bind each other to a pledge, under seal of a kiss, that they will reunite in September. 


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2013
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Tho' we gotta say goodbye for the summer
Darling I promise you this
I'll send you all my love every day in a letter
Sealed with a kiss

Yes it's gonna be a cold lonely summer
But I'll fill the emptiness
I'll send you all my dreams every day in a letter
Sealed with a kiss

I'll see you in the sunlight
I'll hear your voice everywhere
I'll run to tenderly hold you
But darling you won't be there

I don't want to say goodbye for the summer
Knowing the love we'll miss
Oh let us make a pledge to meet in September
And seal it with a kiss

Yes it's gonna be a cold lonely summer
But I'll fill the emptiness
I'll send you all my love every day in a letter
Sealed with a kiss
Sealed with a kiss
Sealed with a kiss

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Brian Hyland

Brian Hyland (born November 12, 1943) is an American pop recording artist who was particularly successful during the early 1960s. He continued recording into the 1970s. Allmusic journalist Jason Ankeny states, "Hyland's puppy-love pop virtually defined the sound and sensibility of bubblegum during the pre-Beatles era." Although his status as a teen idol faded, he went on to release several country-influenced albums and had further chart hits later in his career. more »

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Written by: Gary Geld, Peter Udell

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

History
“Sealed With a Kiss” was originally recorded and released by The Four Voices in 1960, but it only achieved widespread popularity when Brian Hyland released his version in 1962.
Chart Performance
The song became a significant hit when it reached number 3 on Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US and number 6 on the UK Singles Chart.
Artist Information
Brian Hyland, the artist who popularized “Sealed With a Kiss,” is an American pop singer known for his teen sensation hits in the early 1960s.
Songwriters
“Sealed With a Kiss” was written by Peter Udell and Gary Geld. The pair have written several other popular songs, including “Save Your Heart for Me,” and “Hurry Sundown.”
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a slew of artists over the years, including Bobby Vinton, who also saw chart success with a version which reached number 19 in the US in 1972.
Musical Style
“Sealed with a Kiss” is identifiable by its tender lyrics and melody, classified in the genres of pop and teenage tragedy.
Album Information
The song was a part of Hyland's album named "Sealed with a Kiss", which was released in 1962.
Re-release
The single was re-released by Hyland in 1975 following the success of another re-release “Gypsy Woman” but it did not chart the second time.
Year-Round Hit
While many consider it a summer song due to lyrics like “summer’s here and the time is right,” the song has seen popularity year-round, not just seasonally.
Music Video
A music video for the song was not officially released at the time due to the technology's infancy, but various performances of Hyland singing the song can be found on platforms such as YouTube.
Pop Culture
“Sealed With a Kiss” has been featured in several films and television shows, proving its timeless appeal in popular culture.
Language Translations
The song has been translated and covered in multiple languages such as French, German, Spanish, increasing its global appeal.

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