The Nearness of You
Ray Eberle
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When true lovers meet in Mayfair so the legend tells Song-birds sing, winter turns to spring Every winding street in Mayfair falls beneath the spell I know such enchantment can be 'Cause it happened one evening to me That certain night the night we met There was magic abroad in the air There were angels dining at the Ritz And a nightingale sang in Berkeley square I may be right I may be wrong But I'm perfectly willing to swear That when you turned and smiled at me A nightingale sang in Berkeley square The moon that lingered over London town Poor puzzled moon he wore a frown How could he know we two were so in love The whole darned world seemed up-side down The streets of town were paved with stars It was such a romantic affair And as we kissed and said goodnight A nightingale sang in Berkeley square How strange it was, how sweet and strange There was never a dream to compare With that hazy, crazy, night we met When a nightingale sang in Berkeley square This heart of mine beat loud and fast Like a merry-go-round in a fair For we were dancing cheek to cheek And a nightingale sang in Berkeley square When dawn came stealing up all gold and blue To interrupt our rendezvous I still remember how you smiled and said
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Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Ned Washington
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12 facts about this song
Song Origins"The Nearness of You" is a popular song that was originally recorded by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1940, with vocal renditions by Ray Eberle.
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Composition DetailsThe song was written by Hoagy Carmichael, the music, and Ned Washington, the lyrics. They are both prestigious figures in the world of popular music and jazz.
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LyricsDespite the track being an instrumental piece by the Miller orchestra, the song's lyrics have added to its popularity. The words express a personal, intimate love song with vivid metaphoric images.
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Release YearThe song was published in 1938, two years before Miller’s orchestra made their iconic recording.
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Chart PerformanceGlenn Miller's version with Ray Eberle as vocalist reached number five on the Billboard charts in 1940, evidencing its success.
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Popularity Among MusiciansThe song has been covered by numerous esteemed artists, notably Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Nora Jones, and Frank Sinatra. These versions span across diverse genres - from traditional pop and jazz to more contemporary interpretations.
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Featured MovieThe Miller-Eberle version of the song is featured in the 1953 war movie "From Here to Eternity", further increasing its popularity.
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Impact on Carmichael's CareerHoagy Carmichael was already a renowned composer before 'The Nearness of You', but this song solidified his status in the annals of jazz and popular music.
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Jazz StandardToday, the song is considered a jazz standard, consistently included in the setlists of both veteran and budding jazz musicians around the world.
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American Film Institute"The Nearness of You" has been recognized for its cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance and listed as #92 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs, a ranking of top tunes in American cinema.
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InterpretationDespite being a love song, the rendition by Glenn Miller and Ray Eberle gives it a melancholy feel, especially due to Eberle's deep vocal rendition and Miller's signature big band sound.
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LegacyThe pensive, sentimental qualities of "The Nearness of You" have allured generations of music enthusiasts, making the song a timeless classic.
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