Sentimental Journey
Les Brown
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Gonna take a sentimental journey Gonna set my heart at ease Gonna make a sentimental journey To renew old memories Got my bag, got my reservation Spent each dime I could afford Like a child in wild anticipation Long to hear that "All aboard" Seven, that's the time we leave, at seven I'll be waitin' up for heaven Countin' every mile of railroad track That takes me back Never thought my heart could be so yearny Why did I decide to roam? Gotta take that sentimental journey Sentimental journey home Sentimental journey!
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Written by: LESLEY BARBER
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Sentimental Journey" was released by Les Brown and his Band of Renown orchestra in 1944.
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Vocalist HighlightThe song prominently featured Doris Day, who was a band singer with Les Brown's orchestra at the time, marking one of her earliest hits.
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Worldwide SuccessThe song went on to become a multigenerational classic, loved by millions around the globe. It reached the top of the Billboard charts in 1945.
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World War II ImpactThe song is closely associated with the end of World War II. It was frequently played over the radio when the soldiers were returning home, thus making their homecoming a "sentimental journey".
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Lyrics ContributionThe lyrics were written by Bud Green and Les Brown, with music composed by Ben Homer.
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Cover Versions"Sentimental Journey" has been covered by numerous artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Ringo Starr.
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Movie ConnectionThe song had significant prominence in the film "The Doris Day Show".
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Grammy Hall of Fame"Sentimental Journey" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old and that have "qualitative or historical significance".
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song stayed at number one on the Billboard charts for a total of nine weeks.
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Doris Day's Solo CareerAfter the tremendous success of "Sentimental Journey", Doris Day left Les Brown and his Band of Renown in 1946 to pursue a solo career.
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Signature TuneThe popularity of "Sentimental Journey" was so great that it became Les Brown and Doris Day's signature song.
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