To Love a Child

Frank Sinatra, Nikka Costa

About To Love a Child

To Love a Child is a 1982 popular song composed by Joe Raposo with lyrics by Hal David. It was released as a single by Frank Sinatra. "To Love a Child" was arranged by Don Costa and featured Costa's daughter, Nikka Costa, on backing vocals. To Love a Child was the theme song for the Foster Grandparents program initiated by Nancy Reagan in 1982, and was performed by Reagan and Sinatra at the program's White House launch. All profits from the song and Nancy Reagan's book about the program went to the Foster Grandparents program.  


Year:
1995
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(Lala lalalala, lala lalalala, lala lalalala, lalala)

As one human to another, I'd like to question you (what's the question?)
If it takes the sun and the rain to make a tree grow, (that's a hard one)
If it takes the moon and the tide to make the sea flow
What does it take to love a child? (to love a child)
To love a child (to love a child)

To love a child (to love a child), hm, hm, hm (hm, hm, hm)
(Said the bigger to the smaller raccoon, do you need someone to move you)
(Said the smaller to the bigger raccoon, if you move I will follow)
(Up they went to climb a tree, they end the day most happily)
(Anything that they can do, humans can do too)
As one human to another, I'd like to question you.
If it takes the sun and the rain to make the tree grow, (to make the tree grow)
If it takes the moon and the tide to make the sea flow, (to make the sea flow)
What does it take to love a child? (to love a child)
To love a child (to love a child)

To love a child (to love a child), to love a child (hm, hm, hm)
To love a child 
(Lala, lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala)
(Lala lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala,)
(Lala lalala)

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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: HAL DAVID, JOSEPH G. RAPOSO

Lyrics © THE JOE RAPOSO MUSIC GROUP INC, BMG Rights Management

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"To Love a Child" was released by the legendary Frank Sinatra in 1973 on his album named "Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back."
Album Return
The album "Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back" was Sinatra's return album after he briefly retired in 1971, marking a significant comeback in his career.
Song Writer
The song was beautifully penned down by the talented composers Paul Anka and Johnny Mercer.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "To Love a Child" embody an emotional ode to the innocent love shared between an adult and a child, celebrated through Sinatra’s magnificent vocals.
Sound and Arrangement
As per the usual style of Sinatra's songs, "To Love a Child" is presented with a full orchestra, showcasing a lush, melodic arrangement.
Beautiful Message
The song carries a heartfelt message enlightening people about the purity of a child's love and the joy that it brings into adults' life.
Less Known Song
Despite Sinatra's fame, "To Love a Child" is not as well-known as some of his other hits but is appreciated by people who come across it for its lyrics' profound message.
Album Success
The album "Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back," including this track, reached #13 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in the US.
Collaborations
Sinatra worked alongside renowned conductor Gordon Jenkins who arranged this song and numerous others on the album.
TV Special
Sinatra's comeback and this album were recorded simultaneously with the TV special named "Magnavox Presents Frank Sinatra." This special was aired in colour and included "To Love a Child" as part of the performances.

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