Portrait of My Love
Steve Lawrence
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There could never be a portrait of my love For nobody can paint a dream, You will never see a portrait of my love, For miracles are never seen. Anyone who sees her, soon forgets the Mona Lisa, It would take I know, a Michaelangelo, And he would need the glow of dawn to paint the skies above, To try and paint a portrait of my love.
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Written by: Cyril Ornadel, Norman Newell
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Portrait of My Love" is a beautiful ballad that was a popular hit during the early 1960's.
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Matt MonroEnglish singer Matt Monro originally recorded "Portrait of My Love" in 1960. He was known as "The Man with the Golden Voice" and prominently known for songs like "Walk Away" and the James Bond theme "From Russia with Love."
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Steve LawrenceRenowned American singer Steve Lawrence also covered "Portrait of My Love". He was a famous singer and actor in the '60s, best known as a member of the Steve and Eydie duo with his wife, Eydie Gormé.
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Chart SuccessSteve Lawrence's recording of the song also had fair success in the United States, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961.
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Songwriters"Portrait of My Love" was written by Norman Newell and Cyril Ornadel, who were notable British songwriters in the 1960s.
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Genre Classification"Portrait of My Love" belongs to the Pop and Easy Listening genres.
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Grammy NominationSteve Lawrence's rendition of "Portrait of My Love" earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1962.
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Notable CoversBesides Matt Monro and Steve Lawrence, "Portrait of My Love" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including legendary vocalist Frank Sinatra and singer Brenda Lee.
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Connection to BeatlesInterestingly, the demo of "Portrait of My Love" was the first song ever recorded at the now-famous EMI Studios (later known as Abbey Road Studios), where The Beatles recorded the majority of their songs.
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LegacyThe song "Portrait of My Love" still resonates with audiences around the world today, more than six decades after its original release.
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