Remember

Irving Berlin, Billie Holiday

About Remember

"Remember" is a popular song about nostalgia by Irving Berlin, published in 1925. The song is a popular standard, recorded by numerous artists. In the lyric, Berlin uses an interesting poetic technique by extending the sound of the word "forgot" into "forget me not" then placing the original word (forgot) and the base form of its opposite (remember) at the end of the next two lines: Remember we found a lonely spot, And after I learned to care a lot, You promised that you'd forget me not, But you forgot To remember. This makes for a very satisfying ending (lyrically). 


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One little kiss, a moment of bliss, then hours of deep regret
One little smile, and after a while, a longing to forget
One little heartache left as a token
One little plaything carelessly broken

Remember the night
The night you said, "I love you"
Remember?

Remember you vowed
By all the stars above you
Remember?

Remember we found a lonely spot
And after I learned to care a lot

You promised that you'd forget me not
But you forgot
To remember

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Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-born American composer and lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. He published his first song, "Marie from Sunny Italy", in 1907 and had his first major international hit, "Alexander's Ragtime Band" in 1911. more »

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Written by: Irving Berlin

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10 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"Remember" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin in 1925.
Composer's Background
Known as one of the greatest songwriters in American history, Irving Berlin composed several popular and enduring hits, spanning Broadway musicals and several Hollywood films.
Song Theme
The song's theme revolves around love and longing. It encourages the listener to remember the beautiful moments and to use them as a source of strength during difficult times.
Famous Covers
"Remember" has been covered by several renowned artists, including the iconic Frank Sinatra.
Album Features
The song features in a number of albums, including the 1959 album "No One Cares" by Frank Sinatra, and Peggy Lee's 1957 album "The Man I Love."
Song Popularity
Despite being written in the 1920s, "Remember" has remained a timeless classic, with it still being enjoyed by audiences today.
Song Style
"Remember" exemplifies Berlin's unique style of combining a simplistic melody with compelling lyrics, a mixing that often results in a heartfelt and memorable tune.
Berlin's Prolific Career
"Remember" is just one of the approximately 1,500 songs that Irving Berlin wrote in his career, showing his broad range and versatility as a songwriter.
Musical Influences
Berlin, born Israel Beilin in Russia, was significantly influenced by both Russian and Jewish music, which can be seen in the emotional depth and range of songs like "Remember."
Philanthropy
Royalties from Berlin's songs, including "Remember," support the God Bless America Fund, which distributes funds to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in New York City.

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