You Keep Coming Back Like a Song

Dinah Shore

About You Keep Coming Back Like a Song

"You Keep Coming Back Like a Song" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1946 film Blue Skies, where it was introduced by Bing Crosby. The song was nominated for "Best Song" in 1946 but lost out to "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe". Dinah Shore's version was biggest in the US reaching the No. 5 spot, while Crosby's version (recorded July 18, 1946) peaked at No. 12. Jo Stafford also had chart success with it and her version achieved the No.11 position.


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You keep coming back like a song,
A song that keeps saying "Remember".
The sweet used-to-be that was once you and me
Keeps coming back like an old melody.
The perfume of roses in May returns to my room in December.
From out of the past, where forgotten things belong,
You keep coming back like a song.

 

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Dinah Shore

Dinah Shore (born Frances Rose Shore; February 29, 1916 – February 24, 1994) was an American singer, actress, and television personality. She reached the height of her popularity as a recording artist during the Big Band era of the 1940s and 1950s, but achieved even greater success a decade later, in television, mainly as hostess of a series of variety programs for Chevrolet. more »

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Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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12 facts about this song

Songwriter
Irving Berlin wrote "You Keep Coming Back Like a Song". Berlin is one of the most celebrated and prolific songwriters in American history, known for classics like "White Christmas" and "God Bless America".
Release Date
The song was initially released in 1946, a period widely regarded as the golden age of popular music.
Film Debut
"You Keep Coming Back Like a Song" was part of the soundtrack of the film "Blue Skies", an American musical comedy film released by Paramount Pictures. Bing Crosby starred in the film along with Fred Astaire and Joan Caulfield.
Chart Performance
Dinah Shore's recording of the song peaked at the number 9 spot on the Billboard chart in 1946.
Popular Music Revival
The song was covered several times over the years, with performances from other notable artists such as Rosemary Clooney and Michael Feinstein.
Lyric Theme
The song romanticizes the repetitive thoughts of a loved one. The title signifies that the thought of the person keeps coming back like a song, showcasing a kind of inescapable love.
Accompanying Orchestra
Bing Crosby's version of the song was recorded with The John Scott Trotter Orchestra, which often collaborated with Crosby.
Radio Performance
Jo Stafford performed her version of the song on her radio show "The Chesterfield Supper Club" during the 1940s.
Famous Interpretations
While Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore, and Jo Stafford all released successful renditions of the song, other notable interpretations of the song were recorded by Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra, as well as Stan Getz and Al Haig.
Gramophone Record Format
The song was originally released on a 78 rpm record, which was the primary medium for recorded music during the mid-20th century.
Sheet Music Popularity
During the 1940s, the sheet music for "You Keep Coming Back Like a Song" would have been a popular item for musicians and music enthusiasts, reflecting the culture of the time when many households would play and sing music at home.
Legacy
"You Keep Coming Back Like a Song" remains a classic example of Irving Berlin's songwriting talent and continues to be covered by contemporary artists. It is a representative piece of the Great American Songbook, a collection of the most popular and influential American songs of the 20th century.

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