Mandolins in the Moonlight

Perry Como

About Mandolins in the Moonlight

"Mandolins in the Moonlight" is a popular song, written by George David Weiss and Aaron Schroeder. It was recorded by Perry Como on September 16, 1958, and released by RCA Victor Records as a 45 rpm single, catalog numbers 47-7353 (mono) and 61-7353 (stereo). It reached number 47 on the Billboard chart. The United Kingdom RCA label released the recording as a 78 rpm single, catalog number 1086. This recording charted in the UK at number 13, in Germany at number 13, in Belgium at number 2, and in Italy at number 4. In Japan, the recording was released as a stereo 45 rpm single by RCA as catalog number SX-1002. In France, it was released by RCA as catalog number 45-326. The flip side on the US, UK, and Japanese releases was "Love Makes the World Go 'Round", but on the French release, it was "Glendora". 


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(Mandolins in the moonlght! 
Beautiful music of love!) 

We're not in Venice, 
In a gondola, 
Beneath the skies of blue, 
And yet it seems we're there signorina 
An' I'm close to you! 

'Cause I hear mandolins in the moonlight, 
Mandolins in the moonlight! 
See what magic you start? 
A song of Italy sings 
In perfect tune with the strings 
Of my heart! 

We won't be tossin' 
Coins in the fountain 
Down in Rome tonight 
And yet my dreams come true signorina 
When you hold me tight! 

'Cause I hear mandolins in the moonlight, 
Mandolins in the moonlight! 
See what magic you start? 
A song of Italy sings 
In perfect tune with the strings 
Of my heart! 

Now, here's the way 
They whisper "I love you" 
Down in Napoli 
"ti voglio bene mia signorina" 
And thata goes for me! 

'Cause I hear mandolins in the moonlight, 
Mandolins in the moonlight! 
See what magic you start? 
A song of Italy sings 
In perfect tune with the strings 
Of my heart! 

Mandolins in the moonlight, 
Beautiful music of love!

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Perry Como

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records for Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show, which set the standards for the genre and proved to be one of the most successful in television history. Como was seen weekly on television from 1949 to 1963, then continued hosting the Kraft Music Hall variety program on a monthly basis until 1967. His television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Also a popular recording artist, Perry Como pro… more »

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Written by: AARON SCHROEDER, GEORGE DAVID WEISS

Lyrics © A. SCHROEDER INTERNATIONAL LLC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Mandolins in the Moonlight" was released by Perry Como in 1958.
Top Charts
On its release, the song immediately became a hit reaching number 9 on the UK Singles Chart and number 13 in the United States Billboard Hot 100.
Song Composer
The melodious tune was composed by George David Weiss and Aaron Schroeder, who had created numerous hits for several top artists of that era.
Album Inclusion
"Mandolins in The Moonlight" was included in Perry Como's album of the same name, also released in 1958.
Comparison to Other Hits
The song doesn't quite match Perry Como's all-time greatest hits in popularity, like "Magic Moments" and "Catch a Falling Star", but it still has a significant place in his discography.
Song Style
The song is a typical example of Perry Como's style with the calm, crooning vocals, smooth orchestration, and a distinct Italian flavor that Como often incorporated into his music.
Music Video
An interesting fact about the song is that Perry Como never shot an official music video for it, despite the song's popularity.
Longevity
Despite being over 60 years old, "Mandolins in the Moonlight" remains one of Perry Como's most loved songs and is still played on oldies radio stations around the world.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple artists across the globe, some in different languages, speaking to its universal appeal.
Vinyl Release
The song was initially released on a 7-inch vinyl and is now a collector's item for fans of Perry Como and music of the 1950s.

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