Time After Time
Frank Sinatra, André Previn
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Time after time, I tell myself that I'm So lucky to be loving you, So lucky to be The one you long to see In the evening when the day is through I only know what I know, The passing years will show You've kept my love so young, so new; And time after time, You'll hear me say that I'm So lucky to be loving you
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Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Time After Time" was first recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1947. Teddy Wilson later recorded his version in 1956.
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Composer InformationThe song was not written by Sinatra or Wilson, but by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne.
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Sinatra's SuccessIt was Sinatra's recording that made the song popular, appearing on many of his albums including "The Columbia Years 1943–1952: The Complete Recordings", "The Columbia Years 1943–1952: The Volumes", and "Frank Sinatra Sings the Select Sammy Cahn".
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InspirationsSammy Cahn reportedly wrote the lyrics after being inspired by the title of a science fiction novel.
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ThemeThe song is often interpreted as a melancholic look at the passage of time and the persistence of love.
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Critical ReceptionSinatra's rendition has been praised over the years for its classic crooning style and emotive quality, while Teddy Wilson's version has been beloved for its jazz interpretations.
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CoversSeveral artists have since covered "Time After Time," including Rod Stewart, Javier Colon, Tony Bennett, and Cassandra Wilson.
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AwardsThough not awarded specifically for "Time After Time," Sinatra won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1954 and has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Wilson was posthumously inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1986.
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Movie Connection"Time After Time" also appeared in the 1979 time travel film of the same name, in which H.G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper into the future.
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Musical StyleSinatra's version is often noted for its lush orchestral arrangements, while Wilson's is recognized for its more stripped down, piano-driven style.
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