The Second Time Around

Frank Sinatra

About The Second Time Around

"The Second Time Around" is a song with words by Sammy Cahn and music by Jimmy Van Heusen. It was introduced in the 1960 film High Time, sung by Bing Crosby with Henry Mancini conducting his orchestra, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. It lost out to "Never on Sunday". Its theme is captured by its first two lines: Love is lovelier the second time around, Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground. Although Crosby recorded it on August 25, 1960, for MGM Records, it is especially associated with Frank Sinatra, who recorded it for Reprise Records on December 21, 1960. This achieved some chart success reaching the #50 position in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Sinatra also recorded it again for Reprise on November 5, 1961, and April 29, 1963. Jane Morgan sang the song on a 1961 episode of The Jack Benny Program. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa performed this with André Previn on "The Jazz Album" (1992) 


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1995
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Love is lovelier the second time around
Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground
It's that second time you hear your love song sung
Makes you think perhaps that love, like youth, is wasted on the young
Love's more comfortable the second time you fall
Like a friendly home the second time you call
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
There are those who'll bet  love comes but once, and yet
I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
There are those who'll bet  love comes but once, and yet
I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around

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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: ARTHUR L. PORTER

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15 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"The Second Time Around" is a popular song that was loosely based on a phrase in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, 'Tender is the Night.'
Creation Date
The song was written in 1960, making it over 60 years old.
Songwriters
The lyrics for "The Second Time Around" were written by Sammy Cahn, with the music composed by Jimmy Van Heusen.
Inspiration
The song's name "The Second Time Around" refers to finding love for the second time and it being even better than the first.
Bing Crosby's Performance
Bing Crosby recorded "The Second Time Around" for his 1961 album 'Bing Crosby's Treasury - The Songs I Love.'
Frank Sinatra's Performance
Frank Sinatra had his version of "The Second Time Around" featured on his 1961 album 'Sinatra's Sinatra.'
Oscar Nomination
"The Second Time Around" was nominated for a Best Original Song Oscar in 1961 after it was featured in the film 'High Time.'
Henry Mancini's Performance
Henry Mancini, a famous composer and conductor, performed an instrumental version of "The Second Time Around" on his 1961 album 'Our Man in Hollywood.'
Chart Performance
Although the song didn't make it to the top of the charts when it was first released, it has since become a standard in popular music.
Impact
The song has been recorded and performed by numerous artists throughout the years, showcasing its lasting impact on popular music.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "The Second Time Around" have often been praised for their cleverness and warmth, contributing significantly to the song's enduring popularity.
Music
Despite being more than half a century old, the song continues to resonate with audiences today due to its melodic charm and timeless message.
Critical Acclaim
The song is considered one of Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen's finest works.
Pop Culture
Various versions of "The Second Time Around" have been featured in film and television throughout the years, contributing to its icon status.
Legacy
"The Second Time Around" is a classic example of the Great American Songbook, a canon of the most important and influential American popular songs of the 20th century.

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