Here's to You

Ennio Morricone, Various Artists, Joan Baez

About Here's to You

"Here's to You" is a song by Ennio Morricone and Joan Baez, released in 1971 as part of the soundtrack of the film Sacco & Vanzetti, directed by Giuliano Montaldo. The lyrics are by Baez herself and the music is by Ennio Morricone. The lyrics are only 4 lines of text, sung over and over.


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2004
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Here's to you, Nicola and Bart 
Rest forever here in our hearts 
The last and final moment is yours 
That agony is your triumph

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Joan Baez

Joan Baez ( /ˈbaɪ.ɛz/) (born January 9, 1941 as Joan Chandos Báez) is an American folk singer, songwriter, musician, and a prominent activist in the fields of human rights, peace, and environmental justice. more »

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Written by: Joan Baez, Ennio Morricone

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11 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Here's to You" is a song by Italian composer Ennio Morricone and American singer-songwriter Joan Baez.
Film Song
The song was originally written for the 1971 film, 'Sacco e Vanzetti' directed by Giuliano Montaldo.
Theme
The song is a tribute to two Italian anarchists, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti who were controversially sentenced to death by a United States court in the 1920s.
Popularity
Despite its original context, the song has been used in multiple films, video games, and television shows since its debut, due to its moving melody and powerful lyrics.
Lyrics
The entire text for the song was written by Joan Baez, while the music was composed by Ennio Morricone.
International Success
In France, the song topped the singles chart for seven weeks and still remains the number nine best-selling single of all time in the country.
Use in Video Games
"Here's to You" was notably used in the popular video game series 'Metal Gear Solid,' particularly in 'Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' and 'Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes'
Instrumentation
The haunting quality of the song is created through a combination of orchestra, vocals, and guitar.
Covers
It has also been covered by various artists over the years, reaffirming its status as a timeless, influential piece.
Memorable Performances
One of the memorable performances of the song was by Baez herself during her concert in Italy in 1971, while the trial was still fresh in public memory.
Legacy
Ennio Morricone is considered one of the greatest film composers of all time, and "Here's to You" remains one of his beloved pieces.

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