Didn't We

Richard Harris

About Didn't We

"Didn't We" is a song recorded by Irish singer and actor Richard Harris for his debut studio album, A Tramp Shining (1968). It was written and produced by Jimmy Webb and originally served as the B-side to Harris' 1968 single "MacArthur Park". "Didn't We" was then distributed as the record's single by Dunhill Records, also in 1968. A traditional pop song, Harris sings about his life in the past. Commercially, it charted at lower positions of both the United States and Canada, and in the higher ranks of their Adult Contemporary component charts. Harris featured "Didn't We" on several of his greatest hits albums, including The Richard Harris Collection: His Greatest Performances from 1973. That same year, the song was reissued as a promotional single paired alongside his 1971 single "My Boy". American vocalist Barbra Streisand recorded a version of "Didn't We" in 1972 for her second live album, Live Concert at the Forum. It was originally performed at a concert benefitting George McGovern's unsuccessful 1972 presidential campaign. Streisand's monologue before and after the performance consisted of her acting as if she had taken marijuana. Her version peaked at number 82 in the United States, and also entered the Adult Contemporary charts in both the aforementioned country and Canada. She has since included an earlier version of "Didn't We" on her 2012 compilation album, Release Me. Other artists like Matt Monro and Frank Sinatra also recorded renditions of "Didn't We". 


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This time we almost made the pieces fit
Didn't we?
This time we almost made some sense of it
Didn't we?
This time I had the answer, right here in my hand
Then I touched it and it had turned to sand

This time we almost sang our song in tune
Didn't we, love?
This time we almost made it, made it to the moon 
Didn't we, love?
This time we almost made our poem rhyme
This time we almost made that long hard climb
Didn't we almost make it?
Didn't we almost make it?
Didn't we almost make it this time?

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Richard Harris

Richard St John Harris (1 October 1930 – 25 October 2002) was an Irish actor, singer, theatrical producer, film director and writer. He appeared on stage and in many films, and is perhaps best known for his role as King Arthur in the 1967 film Camelot and the subsequent 1982 Broadway revival of the show. He is also known for playing Albus Dumbledore in the first two films in the Harry Potter series, his final works. He played an aristocrat and prisoner in A Man Called Horse (1970), Emperor Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator (2000), Saint John in Apocalypse Revelation (2002), gunfighter and Dom Frollo in the 1997 TV movie version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Harris had a top ten hit in the UK and the US with his 1968 recording of Jimmy Webb's song "MacArthur Park… more »

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Written by: JIMMY L WEBB

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Didn't We" is a song performed by American singer Barbra Streisand, Irish actor and singer Richard Harris, and written by American songwriter Jimmy Webb.
Album Information
Barbra Streisand recorded this song for her 1970's album titled "Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits Vol. 2."
Songwriting
This was among the many popular songs written by Jimmy Webb for various artists, some of his other famous works include "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and "Wichita Lineman."
Initial Release
"Didn't We" was first recorded by Richard Harris in 1968.
Cover Versions
Since Richard Harris's initial recording, it has been covered by numerous artists in addition to Barbra Streisand, including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Glen Campbell.
Chart Performance
Even though it wasn't released as a single by Barbra Streisand, "Didn't We" became popular among fans and music critics.
Genre Classification
The song "Didn't We" is often classified as Pop, Soft Rock, or Adult Contemporary music.
Song Theme
"Didn't We" has a melancholic and nostalgic theme, often interpreted as a reflection on a failed love affair.
Live Performances
Barbra Streisand often performed this song during her live concerts, and it was included in her 2006 concert DVD "Streisand: Live In Concert."
Musical Arrangement
The song is known for its orchestral arrangements, emotional delivery from the artists, and intricate melody line which are all key characteristics of Jimmy Webb’s songwriting style.
Popular Recognition
"Didn't We" is regarded as a classic in the American songbook, often played on radio stations dedicated to classic pop and adult standards.

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