Tonight You Belong To Me
Patience and Prudence
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I know (I know) You belong to somebody new But Tonight you belong to me Although (although) we're apart You're part of my heart And tonight you belong to me Way down by the stream How sweet it will seem Once more just to dream In the moonlight My honey I know (I know) With the dawn that you will be gone But tonight you belong to me Way down, way down along the stream How very, very sweet it will seem Once more just to dream In the silvery moonlight My honey, I know (I know) With the dawn that you will be gone But tonight you belong to me Just to little old me
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Written by: Billy Rose, Lee David
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"Tonight You Belong to Me" is a popular song, which was written in 1926 by Billy Rose and Lee David. It was initially performed by Irving Kaufman.
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Patience and Prudence VersionThe sister duo Patience and Prudence made the song popular in 1956 with their celebrated cover version, which reached number four on the Billboard chart.
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Characters behind Patience and PrudencePatience and Prudence were actually the daughters of Mark McIntyre, a popular orchestra leader and Hollywood session musician. They were just 11 and 14 years old when they recorded the song.
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The Lennon Sisters VersionThe Lennon Sisters, a quartet of American vocalists known for their harmonized singing, also covered "Tonight You Belong to Me."
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Television DebutThe Lennon Sisters were regulars on The Lawrence Welk Show, and their version of the song gained major exposure as a result.
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Further Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several other artists including Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters in the film "The Jerk".
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Song Usage in Media"Tonight You Belong to Me" has been used in several movies including "The Jerk", "Cat's Eye", and "The Conjuring".
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Cultural ImpactToday, the song continues to be a favourite for dancers, singers, and acapella groups around the world for its simple yet catchy tune and romantic lyrics.
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Initial SuccessDespite being initially unsuccessful during its first release in the 1920s, the song gained massive popularity decades later through these cover versions.
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TechniqueMany cover versions of the song, including those by Patience and Prudence and The Lennon Sisters, are admired for their distinctive close harmony singing style which adds a unique charm to the song.
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