Lover Man
Billie Holiday
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I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad I long to try something I never had Never had no kissing Oh, what I've been missing Lover man, oh, where can you be The night is cold and I'm so alone I'd give my soul just to call you my own Got a moon above me But no one to love me Lover man, oh, where can you be I've heard it said That the thrill of romance Can be like a heavenly dream I go to bed with a prayer That you'll make love to me Strange as it seems Someday we'll meet And you'll dry all my tears Then whisper sweet Little things in my ear Hugging and a kissing Oh, what we've been missing Lover man, oh, where can you be I've heard it said That the thrill of romance Can be like a heavenly dream I go to bed with a prayer That you'll make love to me Strange as it seems Someday we'll meet And you'll dry all my tears Then whisper sweet Little things in my ear Hugging and a kissing Oh, what we've been missing Lover man, oh, where can you be
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Written by: James O. Davis, Jimmy Sherman, Roger J. Ramirez
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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6 facts about this song
Composition and Release"Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" was composed by Jimmy Davis, Roger ("Ram") Ramirez, and James Sherman in 1941.
- It was not initially performed by either Barbra Streisand or Billie Holiday but has been covered by them at different times.
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Billie Holiday's VersionBillie Holiday's version of "Lover Man" was recorded on October 4, 1944.
- It became one of the most successful and popular recordings of her career.
- Despite the song expressing a longing for a lover, ironically, Holiday was actually not particularly fond of "Lover Man", citing it as one of her least favorite songs.
- Holiday's version of "Lover Man" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1989.
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Barbra Streisand's VersionBarbra Streisand performed "Lover Man" on her 1965 television special "My Name is Barbra", which was also released as a live album.
- She took a more theatrical approach to the performance.
- This version of "Lover Man" later appeared on Streisand's 1991 album "Just for the Record...", a compilation of her greatest hits and live performances.
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Impact on Popular Culture"Lover Man" has become a jazz standard, covered by many artists in addition to Holiday and Streisand, such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Diana Ross. Each cover has another interpretation and another emotion tied to the song.
- The song has been featured in numerous films and televsion series to offer a romantic, heartfelt, or poignant moments.
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Lyric InterpretationDespite the variations of the song's interpretation and performance, the message remains the same throughout: it depicts the emotional depth and desperation of a lonely woman longing for a lover.
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Musical StructureThe ballad is well-renowned for its rich harmony, poignant melody, and it is often performed with a soft and delicate instrumentation to complement its sentimental lyrics. The structure and nature of the song allow each performer to infuse their own interpretation and emotion into their performance.
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