Days of Wine and Roses
Henry Mancini
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The days of wine and roses laugh and run away like a child at play Through a meadow land toward a closing door A door marked "nevermore" that wasn't there before The lonely night discloses just a passing breeze filled with memories Of the golden smile that introduced me to The days of wine and roses and you (The lonely night discloses) just a passing breeze filled with memories Of the golden smile that introduced me to The days of wine and roses and you-oo-oo
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Written by: HENRY N. MANCINI, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Origins"Days of Wine and Roses" was composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer for the 1962 film of the same name.
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AwardsThe song won an Oscar for Best Original Song at the 35th Academy Awards in 1963.
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Collaborative EffortThe song marks one of the many successful collaborations between Mancini and Mercer that produced iconic songs during the late 60s and early 70s.
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Song PerformanceInitially, the song was performed in the film by Andy Williams, which also created a considerable impact on the audiences.
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RecordingsThe song has been covered numerous times by various artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bill Evans, underscoring its staying power and influence in music.
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PopularityMancini's music and Mercer's lyrics created a popular style that became a standard in the American songbook, which has been adapted in various music genres ranging from jazz to pop.
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Inspirational TiesMercer's lyrics were supposedly inspired by his struggles with alcoholism, fitting aptly with the theme of the film.
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Musical FeaturesNotable for its melancholic melody and poignant lyrics, "Days of Wine and Roses" has been praised for its emotional depth and complexity.
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Album releaseAndy Williams' recording of the song was later released on an album named after the song, which went on to become a hit, further propelling the song's fame.
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Impact on FilmThe song played a crucial role in the narrative of the 1962 film, narratively bolstering the story of a couple's shared descent into alcoholism.
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Hall of FameThe song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, marking its significant cultural impact.
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