Goodnight My Love
Benny Goodman
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Goodnight my love, the tired old moon is descending Goodnight my love, my moment with you now is ending It was so heavenly, holding you, close to me It will be heavenly to hold you again in a dream The stars above have promised to meet us tomorrow Till then my love, how dreary the new day will seem So for the present, dear, we'll have to part Sleep tight, my love, goodnight, my love Remember that you're mine sweetheart Goodnight my love, your mommy is kneeling beside you Goodnight my love, to dreamland the sandman will guide you Come now you sleepyhead, close your eyes, and go to bed My precious sleepyhead, you mustn't play peek-a-boo Goodnight my love, your little Dutch dolly is yawning Goodnight my love, your teddy bear called it a day Your doggy's fast asleep, my but he's smart Sleep tight, my love, goodnight my love
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Written by: Harry Revel, Mack Gordon
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Goodnight My Love" falls under the umbrella of big band and jazz.
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Artists' InfluenceBenny Goodman, known as the "King of Swing", was a leading artist in the era of big band music which greatly influenced the creation of this piece.
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Female VocalistsBoth Alice Faye and Shirley Temple provided vocals for this song at different times. Faye was a prominent actress and singer, while Temple was more recognized as a childhood actress who transitioned her career into singing.
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Songwriter Credit"Goodnight My Love" was written by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel. Both have made significant contributions to popular music during the early 20th century with Gordon having written for numerous celebrated musicals.
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Film ConnectionThe song was first introduced in the film "Stowaway" in 1936, with Shirley Temple's performance etching it into people's memory.
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Hal Kemp’s ContributionHal Kemp, a renowned bandleader of the time, popularized the song with his orchestra. The song was one of many that Kemp would popularize, further solidifying his place in the music industry.
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Historical ContextDuring the time the song was released, America was recovering from the Great Depression. The song's calm and soothing nature can be interpreted as a reflection of the desire for peace and stability during that era.
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Commercial Success"Goodnight My Love" saw considerable commercial success, in part due to its inclusion in popular films, radio plays, and its coverage by different popular artists of the time.
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Timeless AppealThe song has since been covered by multiple artists across different periods, attesting to its timeless appeal and enduring popularity.
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Musical ElementsThe song is noted for its gentle melody and warm lyrics, which showcase the longing and romanticism typical of popular music in the early 20th century.
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