As If We Never Said Goodbye

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About As If We Never Said Goodbye

"As if We Never Said Goodbye" is a song from the musical Sunset Boulevard. It is written by Don Black, Christopher Hampton (with additional lyrics by Amy Powers), and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Ben Rimalower on Playbill calls it Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's greatest song. In Sunset Boulevard, the main character, Norma Desmond, reveals her longing to return to the spotlight of fame. The song has been performed by Barbra Streisand. It is featured on her album Back to Broadway and the live albums The Concert and Back to Brooklyn. Elaine Paige recorded the song for her album Encore. Chris Colfer (as Kurt Hummel) sings the song on the Glee Season 2 episode "Born This Way". Jason Manford recorded the song for his 2017 album A Different Stage. 


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Don't know why I'm frightened
I know my way around here
The cardboard trees, the painted scenes, the sound here
Yes a world to rediscover
But I'm not in any hurry
And I need a moment

The whispered conversations in overcrowded hallways
The atmosphere as thrilling here as always
Feel the early morning madness
Feel the magic in the making
Why everything's as if we never said goodbye

I've spent so many mornings
Just trying to resist you
I'm trembling now
You can't know how I've missed you
Missed the fairy-tail adventures
In this ever-spinning playground
We were young together

I'm coming out of make-up
The lights already burning
Not long until the camera's will start turning
And the early morning madness
And the magic in the making
Yes, everything is as if we never said goodbye

I don't want to be alone that's all in the past
This world's waited long enough
I've come home at last

And this time will be bigger
And brighter than we knew it
So watch me fly, we all know I can do it
Could I stop my hand from shaking?
Has there ever been a moment with so much to live for?

The whispered conversations in overcrowded hallways
So much to say not just today but always
We'll have early morning madness
We'll have magic in the making
Yes, everything is as if we never said goodbye
Oh, please don't ever ever make me say goodbye

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Andrew Lloyd Webber

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber Kt. (born 22 March 1948) is an English composer and impresario of musical theatre. more »

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Written by: DON BLACK, CHRISTOPHER HAMPTON, ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

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10 facts about this song

Composer and Song Production
"As If We Never Said Goodbye" was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber for the musical "Sunset Boulevard." This reflects Webber's talent for creating emotionally touching compositions.
Musical context
The song features prominently in the musical "Sunset Boulevard" as sung by the character Norma Desmond, a troubled silent film star. It captures her connection to the nostalgia and longing for her past glory.
Barbra Streisand’s Version
One of the notable covers of this song was recorded by American singer and actress Barbra Streisand in 1993. It features on her album "Back to Broadway," where she exclusively covers songs from Broadway musicals.
Streisand’s Performance
Streisand's rendition of the song is commonly praised for its emotional depth and powerful vocals, demonstrating her ability to adopt songs from the musical theater world and make them her own.
Inclusion in Glee
The song was featured in an episode of the popular American musical television series "Glee", in the 17th episode of the 6th and final season titled “A wedding”. It was performed by actor Chris Colfer in his character Kurt Hummel’s storyline.
Glee’s Impact
The feature of "As if We Never Said Goodbye" on "Glee" introduced the song to a younger generation, showcasing its universal themes and timeless melody.
Awards
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black won the Ivor Novello award in 1993 for Best Song Musically and Lyrically for this song.
Cultural Significance
"As if We Never Said Goodbye" has been covered by numerous artists and has become a standard in the musical theatre repertoire, reflecting the song's overall popularity and its emotional resonance.
Lyrics and Theme
The song sees the character reminiscing about past joys while expressing hope for the future, showcasing Webber’s ability to effectively translate complex emotions into song.
Popularity
Despite being composed for a stage musical, the song has received extensive airplay outside of its original musical context and has been embraced by mainstream pop culture.

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