Confess
Buddy Clark, Doris Day
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Confess Confess, confess Why don't you confess Say yes, say yes I wish you'd reveal to m Reveal to me The way that you feel Why don't you tell me the way that you feel Confess Confess, confess Confess, it isn't a crime Oh no, no crime To open your heart to me Confide in me And say that you're mine Why don't ya tell me you're gonna be mine How long can I keep waiting For a tender word from you The sweetest rose starts fading When the sunshine won't come through Confess Confess, confess Please don't make me guess Don't make me guess If you really care for me If you could care Then darling confess Confess Confess, confess Why don't you confess Say yes, say yes I wish you'd reveal to me Reveal to me The way that you feel You know the way that I feel Confess Confess, confess It isn't a crime Oh no, no crime To open your heart to me Confide in me Then say that you're mine Why don't you tell me you're gonna be mine How long can I keep waiting For a tender word from you The sweetest rose starts fading When the sunshine won't come through Confess I'm ready now to confess Pleas don't make me guess Uh, us won't make you guess If you really care for me I really do Then darling confess So now, let's both confess.
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Written by: BENNIE BENJAMIN, GEORGE DAVID WEISS
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Trio"Confess" is a song not only by Buddy Clark and Doris Day, but also involved prolific lyricist Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss. It was a collaborative effort that went on to become a significant success in the music world.
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Popular HitsDoris Day and Buddy Clark recorded several duets together, with "Confess" earning a spot as one of the most popular among their numerous releases.
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Doris Day's BreakthroughDay's recording career was just beginning to take off when she partnered with Clark on "Confess." It became one of her first hits to top the charts, acting as a career catalyst.
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Novelty Recording"Confess" is notable not just for its melody, lyrics, and performances. It made history being amongst the first batch of songs to be recorded using a new format in the world of audio recording technology.
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Vinyl Format PioneerThe song is noted to be the first-ever vinyl record to be used in a commercial release.
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Record Chart PerformanceAs a testament to its popularity, "Confess" reached a peak position of No. 12 on the Billboard charts in 1948.
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Contemporary ReceptionGiven its chart performance, it's clear "Confess" was widely embraced by listeners. It received positive reviews and was praised for both its sweet lyrics and the powerful performances by Clark and Day.
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Not a One-Time AffairFollowing the success of "Confess," Buddy Clark and Doris Day continued to record together until Clark's tragic death in a plane crash in 1949.
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Film Presence"Confess" was not just a radio hit but also featured in movies. The song added a nostalgic charm when used in films like "My Dream Is Yours," which starred Doris Day.
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A Timeless ClassicDespite its release in the late 1940s, "Confess" has endured over the years. It continues to be enjoyed by fans of classic pop standards today, thanks to streaming services and its presence in various classical music collections.
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