Almost There
Andy Williams
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Almost there, we're almost there How wonderful, wonderful our love will be For you, for me We're almost there where we will share A warm caress, tenderness, a dream come true For me, for you Love has waited such a long time Now we're a kiss apart Darling, this is the right time To let the kisses start For you're almost mine and soon we'll find Our paradise, paradise so rare Close your eyes for we're almost there You're almost mine and soon we'll find Our paradise, paradise so rare Close your eyes, close your eyes Close your eyes for we're almost there Almost there Almost there
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Written by: JERRY PAUL KELLER, GLORIA SHAYNE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, NEW SONGS ADMINISTRATION
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10 facts about this song
Release Data"Almost There" is a track from the album of the same name that was released by the American singer Andy Williams in 1965.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a big hit in the United States, reaching No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 14 on the Easy Listening chart.
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International SuccessIn the United Kingdom, "Almost There" was far more successful. It peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and stayed there for two weeks.
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Entertainment Industry RecognitionAndy Williams was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, Male for the "Almost There" album in 1966.
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Music ProductionThe album "Almost There" was produced by Robert Mersey. He utilized lush orchestra arrangements characteristic of the 'Beautiful music' format, predominant in the early to mid-60s.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Almost There." Richard Carpenter of The Carpenters released a version on his solo album "Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor" in 1998.
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Popular CultureThe track "Almost There" was used in the 2002 British film "All or Nothing," directed by Mike Leigh.
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Style and ContentThe song is known for its lyrical content, which is a romantic ballad expressing the anticipation of a lover who is "almost there" to his beloved's heart.
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Album RankingThe album "Almost There," from which the song originates, reached No. 25 on Billboard's Top LP's chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Gloria Shayne and Jack Keller. Keller was a prolific songwriter during the 1950s and 1960s, having penned numerous hits for showbiz stars including Connie Francis and The Monkees.
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