Love Letters
Dick Haymes, Victor Young
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Love letters straight from your heart, Keep us so near while we're apart, I'm not alone in the night, When I can have all the love you write, I memorize every line, I kiss the name that you sign, And darling, Then I read, Again from the start, Love letters straight from your heart.
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Written by: Y, AIRELLE BESSON, JOSEPH PATRICK MOUNT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Love Letters" was a popular song composed by Victor Young with lyrics written by Edward Heyman. It's not a song originated by Dick Haymes or Victor Young alone, but performed by them among other artists.
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Original ReleaseThe original version of "Love Letters" was recorded by Dick Haymes in 1945, achieving notable success.
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Film ScoreThe song was originally written for the 1945 film "Love Letters", directed by William Dieterle; hence, the name of the song.
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Academy Award Nomination"Love Letters" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1945, illustrating its impact and popularity during that time.
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Various ArtistsThe song has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, Ketty Lester, and Alison Moyet, showcasing its enduring appeal.
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Song's ThemeThe song is a romantic ballad that speaks about a love that transcends life's difficulties, with its poignant and heartfelt lyrics.
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PopularityDick Haymes's version of "Love Letters" peaked at number 11 on the Billboard charts in 1945, making it one of his most successful songs.
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Victor YoungVictor Young, the song's composer, was a well-known and respected film composer who scored over 300 films during his career, enhancing the song's prestige.
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InstrumentationThe original version featured a haunting piano melody accompanied by lush orchestration conducted by Young, setting a romantic and melancholic mood.
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Legacy"Love Letters" is considered a standard in the Great American Songbook, a testament to its status in popular American music history.
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