From This Moment On
Cole Porter, Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie Orchestra
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From this moment on You for me, dear Only two for tea, dear From this moment on From this happy day No more blue songs Only hoop-de-doo songs From this moment on You've got the love I need so much Got the skin I love to touch Got the arms to hold me tight Got the sweet lips to kiss me goodnight From this moment on You and I, babe We'll be ridin' high, babe Every care is gone From this moment on You've got the love I need so much Got the skin I love to touch Got the arms to hold me tight Got the sweet lips to kiss me goodnight From this moment on You and I, babe We'll be ridin' high, babe Every care is gone From this moment From this moment This very moment This moment on
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Written by: COLE PORTER
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10 facts about this song
Song origin"From This Moment On" is a popular song written by American songwriter Cole Porter in 1950.
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Revival contextThough originally written for Porter's musical "Out of This World", it wasn't included in the original version. The song was introduced later in the 1953 film "Kiss Me Kate", a revival of Porter's 1948 stage musical.
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Featured ArtistsNumerous artists have covered "From This Moment On", with notable renditions by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, and many others.
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Rich Musical StyleThe song reflects Cole Porter's signature style, marked by its clever rhyme schemes, catchy melodies, and sophisticated harmonies.
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PopularityOver the years, "From This Moment On" has become one of Cole Porter's most popular songs.
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Song Structure"From This Moment On" features Porter's usual structure with a verse followed by a chorus.
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Jazz StandardDue to its frequent use by jazz musicians, "From This Moment On" is often classified as a jazz standard.
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Creative GeniusThe song showcases Porter's ability to blend wit and sophistication in his lyrics—for example, he rhymes "forget-me-not" with "so hot that you must've got."
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Recognized InfluenceCole Porter's influence can be seen in the many artists inspired by "From This Moment On," including Diana Krall, who included the song on her 1997 album, "Love Scenes."
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Sustained PowerDecades after its writing, "From This Moment On" continues to be beloved and performed by artists from various genres, demonstrating its timeless allure.
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