Take Me

Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Frank Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey

About Take Me

"Take Me" is a song written by Rube Bloom (music) and Mack David (lyrics). It was recorded by Frank Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Band in 1942. There were three hit versions in 1942, namely the Sinatra/Tommy Dorsey record which reached No. 5 in the Billboard charts, another by Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra (vocal by Helen O'Connell) which peaked at No 7 and one by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (vocal by Dick Haymes) which achieved the No. 10 spot in the charts.


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Take me, I'm yours if you'll take me
Please darling, awake me
And set my heart aflame
Hear me, I'm pleading for your love
I'm so hungry for love
Can't you feel the same?
I don't ask for guarantee
Promise me not a thing
All I ask is won't you please 
Let me hear angels sing
Take me, "tho you may forsake me, who cares
If you take me, and love me tonight

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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: DAVID BAXTER, SHERRY HUFFMAN

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Take Me" is a cover song performed by popular vocalist Frank Sinatra and the eminent pianist and bandleader Tommy Dorsey. Their collaboration is recognized as one of the memorable partnerships in music history.
Release Date
The song was released in December 1942, a period during which both Sinatra and Dorsey had well-established their music careers.
Album Name
"Take Me" forms part of the album "Frank Sinatra & the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra." This collection includes some of Sinatra's earliest recordings, portraying the start of his rise to fame.
Chart Performance
The song was a hit during its time. It climbed to the number 8 spot on the Billboard charts and was the 8th best selling song in 1943.
Song Structure
"Take Me" follows a standard AABA 32-bar song form, common in many popular songs of the era. Sinatra's signature crooning style and Dorsey's big band sound characterizes the song.
Song Composer
The song is composed by renowned songwriters Rube Bloom and Mack David. Both songwriters had considerable success in their careers, with Rube Bloom being known for his hit "Daydreams" and Mack David for numerous popular songs including the Disney classic "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo."
Popular Reception
The song is typically praised for its smooth melody and Sinatra's clear and emotive vocal delivery. It is often referred to as a romantic classic.
Sintra-Dorsey Alliance
Frank Sinatra's collaboration with Tommy Dorsey was significant in shaping his early career. Sinatra spent two years singing for Dorsey's band before embarking on his solo career, and songs like "Take Me" helped to develop his reputation as a leading vocalist.
Legacy
Today, "Take Me" continues to be appreciated as one of the high points of Sinatra's early career. It is often included in collections of his work or in compilations of greatest hits from the 1940s.
Influence
The song impacted popular music of its time by setting a standard for emotive, romantic ballads. Sinatra's style of delivery in songs like "Take Me" is often cited as a significant influence on later generations of crooners.

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