September Song
Axel Stordahl, Kurt Weill, Frank Sinatra
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Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December But the days grow short when you reach September When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame One hasn't got time for the waiting game Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few September, November And these few precious days I'll spend with you These precious days I'll spend with you
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Written by: Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson
Lyrics © T.R.O. INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"September Song" is a popular song written by Kurt Weill, a German composer known for his innovations in theatre and opera during the early 20th century.
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Co-AuthorsThe song's lyrics were penned by Maxwell Anderson, a prominent American playwright and lyricist, making "September Song" a collaborative creation of two notable artists.
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First Feature"September Song" debuted in the Broadway musical "Knickerbocker Holiday" in 1938.
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Character ContextIn the musical, the song is sung by the character Peter Stuyvesant who is an aging, one-legged governor expressing the urgency of his love interest.
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Famous RenditionThe song gained extensive popularity through its rendition by actor Walter Huston, who played Peter Stuyvesant in the musical, even though he was not a professional singer.
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Recurring ThemeThe lyrics of "September Song" often reference the fleeting nature of time, a common theme in several of Weill's works.
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Widely CoveredOver the years, "September Song" has been covered by a wide range of artists including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Willie Nelson.
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Chart SuccessNumerous versions of the song have charted in both the US and the UK, with the rendition by American pop singer Jimmy Durante reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1955.
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Movie AppearancesThe song has also been featured in several movies and television shows, notably in the 1950 film "September Affair" and more recently in the 2015 series "The Man in the High Castle."
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Cultural Staple"September Song" is considered a standard in The Great American Songbook, a showcase of the most important and influential American popular songs from the early 20th century.
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Jazz InfluenceGiven its flexible structure, the song has proven to be a popular choice for jazz musicians, and it has been recorded in swing, bossa nova, and other jazz styles.
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Lasting LegacyDespite being over 80 years old, "September Song" continues to be performed and recorded, testifying to its timeless appeal and its enduring place in music history.
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