Secretly
Jimmie Rodgers, Jimmie F. Rodgers
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Why must I meet you in a secret rendezvous? Why must we steal away to steal a kiss or two? Why must we wait to do the things we want to do? Why, oh, why, oh, why, oh, why, oh why? Wish we didn't have to meet secretly Wish we didn't have to kiss secretly Wish we didn't have to be afraid To show the world that we're in love Till we have the right to meet openly Till we have the right to kiss openly We'll just have to be content to be in love secretly Why, oh, why, oh, why, oh, why, oh why? Wish we didn't have to meet secretly Wish we didn't have to kiss secretly Wish we didn't have to be afraid To show the world that we're in love Till we have the right to meet openly Till we have the right to kiss openly We'll just have to be content to be in love secretly Why must we wait until we're dancing cheek to cheek? To whisper all the words of love we long to speak? Why must our love be like a game of hide-and-seek?
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Written by: Al Hoffman, Dick Manning, Mark Markwell
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5 facts about this song
Jimmie Rodgers"Secretly" was released by Jimmie Rodgers in 1958.
- The song was his most successful reaching #1 on both the Billboard and Cashbox chart.
- The song made it to number 3 on the Billboard charts, marking one of Rodgers' most significant career benchmarks.
- "Secretly" was written by Dick Manning and Hugo Peretti, and Luigi Creatore.
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The LettermenThe Lettermen, a harmony trio, also recorded a version of "Secretly."
- Their version didn't have the same chart success as Rodgers', but it still gained significant airplay.
- It was included in their 1965 album "A Song For Young Love."
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of the song revolve around a love that the narrator wants to keep 'secret.' Displaying a rather universal theme of hidden or forbidden love.
- The song is romantic, with lyrics expressing the longing and passion felt by the singer towards his secret love.
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LegacyThe song has been covered by many other artists throughout the years, attesting to its popularity.
- It has also been included in various music compilations over time.
- Despite being released in the late 50s, the song still resonates with today's audience due to its timeless theme.
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Music and FormatBoth versions maintain a soft, melodic tempo typical of the 50s-60s pop.
- The song is usually formatted in Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single format, aligning with the popular music formats of its time.
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