Oh! What It Seemed To Be

Frank Sinatra

About Oh! What It Seemed To Be

"Oh! What it Seemed to Be" is a song composed by Bennie Benjamin, George Weiss and Frankie Carle. The song was most popular in 1946, and was taken to number 1 that year by both Frank Sinatra and the Frankie Carle orchestra, the latter with Marjorie Hughes on vocals.


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It was just a neighborhood dance
That's all that it was
But, oh, what it seemed to be
It was like a masquerade ball
With costumes and all
Cause you were at the dance with me

It was just a ride on a train
That's all that it was
But, oh, what it seemed to be
It was like a trip to the stars
To Venus and Mars
Cause you were on the train with me
And when I kissed you, darling
It was more than just a thrill for me
It was the promise, darling
Of the things that fate had willed for me

It was just a wedding in June
That's all that it was
But, oh, what it seemed to be
It was like a royal affair
With everyone there
Cause you said "Yes, I do" to me

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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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Written by: GEORGE DAVID WEISS, BENNIE BENJAMIN, FRANKIE CARLE

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14 facts about this song

Song Background
"Oh! What It Seemed to Be" is a song recorded by the legendary American singer, Frank Sinatra.
Release Date
This iconic melody was released in 1946.
Songwriters
Famous musicians, Bennie Benjamin, George David Weiss, and Frankie Carle wrote the lyrics and music of "Oh! What It Seemed to Be".
Chart Success
The song was a significant hit, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Best Seller chart where it remained for seven weeks.
Commercial Success
The song also reached number two on the Harlem Hit Parade chart.
Album Details
This song was included in Sinatra's ninth studio album, "The Columbia Years 1943–1952: The Complete Recordings".
Record Label
The renowned label, Columbia Records had the honor of releasing this masterpiece.
Song Duration
The song's total time is relatively short, clocking in at just under three minutes.
Genre
"Oh! What It Seemed to Be" is categorised under the genre of traditional pop, which was a popular genre in the mid-20th century.
Cover Versions
Various artists, including Charlotte Church and The Four Freshmen, have covered this iconic Sinatra song throughout the years.
Impact on Culture
"Oh! What It Seemed to Be" has remained a classic in American culture and is often used in film and television to evoke the era in which it was recorded.
Noteworthy feature
Sinatra's exquisite vocal range and powerful expression in his performance of this song were particularly applauded, which contributed to its enduring popularity.
Achievement
The composition was one of Frank Sinatra's first major solo hits, having only recently embarked on his solo career after leaving his previous band.
Major Theme
The song revolves around a romantic narrative of experiencing love at first sight during a dance.

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