(Love Is) The Tender Trap

Count Basie Orchestra, Frank Sinatra

About (Love Is) The Tender Trap

"(Love Is) The Tender Trap" is a popular song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen, with lyrics by Sammy Cahn. It was written for the 1955 film The Tender Trap, where it was introduced by Debbie Reynolds and Frank Sinatra, who each sing the song separately. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, but lost to "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" from the movie of the same name. A version by Frank Sinatra became a major hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at no. 2 in February 1956. It reached no. 7 in the US charts. 


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1995
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You see a pair of laughing eyes
And suddenly your sighing sighs
You're thinking nothing's wrong
You string along, boy, then snap!

Those eyes, those sighs, they're part of the tender trap
You're hand in hand beneath the trees
And soon there's music in the breeze
You're acting kind of smart, until your heart just goes wap!

Those trees, that breeze, they're part of the tender trap
Some starry night, when her kisses make you tingle
She'll hold you tight, and you'll hate yourself for being single

And all at once it seems so nice
The folks are throwing shoes and rice
You hurry to a spot, that's just a dot on the map

You're hooked, you're cooked, you're caught in the tender trap
Some starry night, when her kisses make you tingle
She'll hold you tight, and you'll hate yourself for being single

And all at once it seems so nice
The folks are throwing shoes and rice
You hurry to a spot that's just a dot on the map

And then you wonder how it all came about
It's too late now there's no gettin' out
You fell in love, and love is the tender trap

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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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Written by: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, SAMMY CAHN

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15 facts about this song

Artists & Creators
Frank Sinatra is the singer of "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" while the songwriting team of Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen composed it.
Release Year
The song was first introduced by Sinatra in the 1955 film "The Tender Trap."
Awards & Recognitions
"(Love Is) The Tender Trap" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1956.
Song Theme
The song is about the concept of falling in love unexpectedly, referring to love as a 'tender trap'.
Film Appearance
Sinatra, in his role as Charlie Reader, sang this song in the movie over opening credits and in a scene at a New York supper club.
Billboard Ranking
The song reached number seven on the Billboard top singles chart in December 1955.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many artists, including Debbie Reynolds (who starred in the movie with Sinatra) and Robert Palmer.
Story Behind the Song
The song was written as the title track for the movie "The Tender Trap" in which Frank Sinatra's character is a bachelor who falls in love, despite his previous commitment-phobia.
Style & Genre
"(Love Is) The Tender Trap" is in a classic pop crooner style and represents the traditional pop music genre of the mid-1950s.
Live Performances
Sinatra continued to sing "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" in many of his live performances throughout his career.
Album Inclusion
Despite being first introduced in a film, the song later appeared on several of Frank Sinatra’s compilation albums.
Lyricists’ Style
The song is a prime example of Cahn and Van Heusen’s knack for catchy, engaging lyrics and memorable tunes.
Cultural Impact
Sinatra's rendition of "The Tender Trap" played a significant role in enhancing his "playboy" image during the 1950s.
Tune & Melody
The song is known for its upbeat, swinging melody which showcases Sinatra's vocal range and charisma.
Legacy
Today, "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" remains one of Frank Sinatra's most popular and enduring hits, loved by fans of all generations.

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