Optimistic

Skeeter Davis

About Optimistic

"Optimistic" is a song written by Aubrey Freeman. In 1961, Skeeter Davis recorded and released the song as a single for RCA Victor. "Optimistic" was recorded on June 29, 1961 at the RCA Victor Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The song was released as a single in September 1961 also, and it peaked at number ten on the Billboard Magazine Hot C&W Sides chart later that year. The single became Davis' fourth top-ten hit on the country chart at that point. The song was not originally issued onto an official album.  


Year:
1985
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How long is the river?
How deep is the sea?
How long is forever?
That's how long you'll love me

My heart is beating fast
I found true love at last
I'm so optimistic
I know this new love will last

How high is the mountain?
How far out of space?
How long could I hold you
In a lover's embrace?

Until the end of time
A love that's so divine
I'm so optimistic about
This new love of mine

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Skeeter Davis

Mary Frances Penick (December 30, 1931 – September 19, 2004), better known as Skeeter Davis, was an American country music singer best known for crossover pop music songs of the early 1960s. She started out as part of The Davis Sisters as a teenager in the late 1940s, eventually landing on RCA Victor. In the late '50s, she became a solo star. Her best-known hit was the pop classic "The End of the World" in 1963. more »

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Written by: Gary Dennis Hines, James Samuel Harris, Terry Steven Lewis

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ARTIST
Skeeter Davis, born as Mary Frances Penick, was an accomplished American country music singer who enjoyed mainstream popularity in the late 1950s and 1960s. She was recognized for her crossover music, which encompassed pop, country, and gospel genres.
SONG RELEASE
The song "Optimistic" by Skeeter Davis came out in 1961, as part of her studio album titled "Here's the Answer".
ALBUM
"Here's the Answer" was her third studio album under RCA Victor Records, and this album had a unique concept where she sang answer songs to hit singles from other artists.
SONG GENRE
"Optimistic," like much of Davis' work, can be categorized under the country-pop genre. It also encapsulates elements of the Nashville sound, a sub-genre of country music that was popular during the 1950s and 1960s.
LYRICAL THEME
The lyrics of "Optimistic" convey the message of positivity and looking forward to a better future, reflecting Davis's upbeat personality and philosophy of life.
CAREER IMPACT
While "Optimistic" did not achieve the same level of commercial success as some of her other songs, it helped cement Davis's reputation as a versatile and likeable artist.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Skeeter Davis has performed "Optimistic" in several live performances throughout her career, enhancing her intimacy with her fans and engaging wider audiences.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Though the song “Optimistic” did not fetch many awards or recognitions, Skeeter Davis, over her career, received a Grammy nomination and was also invited as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, making her one of the first women to become a member of this prestigious country music institution.
CULTURAL IMPACT
While “Optimistic” may not be the most famous track of Davis, it carries a cheerful and uplifting message which is resonant with her audience and continues to be appreciated by fans of '60s country-pop music.

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