How Do You Keep the Music Playing?

Patti Austin, James Ingram

About How Do You Keep the Music Playing?

"How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" is a song composed by Michel Legrand, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman for the 1982 film Best Friends, where it was introduced by James Ingram and Patti Austin. The Austin/Ingram version became a single in 1983 and reached #45 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It was one of three songs with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman that were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 55th Academy Awards.  


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How do you keep the music playing?
How do you make it last?
How do you keep the song from fading
Too fast?

How do you lose yourself to someone
And never lose your way?
How do you not run out of new things
To say?

And since you know we're always changing
How can it be the same?

And tell me how year after year
You're sure your heart won't fall apart
Each time you hear his name?

I know the way I feel for you is now or never
The more I love, the more that I'm afraid
That in your eyes I may not see forever, forever

If we can be the best of lovers
Yet be the best of friends
If we can try with every day to make it better as it grows
With any luck than I suppose
The music never ends

I know (how do you keep the music playing)
The way I feel for you is now or never (how do you make it last)
The more I love the more that I'm afraid
(how do you keep the song from fading)
That in your eyes I may not see forever
(Keep the song from fading)
Forever

If we can be the best of lovers
Yet be the best of friends
If we can try with every day to make it better as it goes
With any luck than I suppose
The music never ends

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Patti Austin

Patti Austin (born August 10, 1950) is an American R&B and jazz music singer, winner of the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal in 2008. more »

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Written by: MICHEL JEAN LEGRAND, ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN

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10 facts about this song

Song Creators
The song, "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" was performed by James Ingram and Patti Austin, and composed by Michel Legrand, known for his celebrated compositions in French cinema.
Lyricists
The lyrics for this beautiful song were penned by the talented duo, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, who are known for their work in the field of music for over six decades.
Release Year
"How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" was initially released in the year 1982.
Featured Film
"How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" was featured in the movie "Best Friends," a romantic comedy starring Burt Reynolds and Goldie Hawn.
Grammy Nomination
The song had been nominated for Best Original Song at the 55th Academy Awards in 1983.
Chart Rankings
It peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart but did better on the Adult Contemporary chart where it reached number five.
Collaborations
It marked one of the numerous collaborations between Patti Austin and James Ingram. They also scored a hit with "Baby, Come to Me" which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983.
Recognized by Greats
The song has been covered by multiple renowned artists such as Tony Bennett, Celine Dion, and Frank Sinatra, which speaks of its universal appeal and timeless message.
Jazz Influence
The song has a strong jazz influence which is further enhanced by the soulful voices of James Ingram and Patti Austin, bringing an exquisite balance of emotion and technical prowess to the song.
Song Theme
"How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" shows the fear of losing love and the uncertainty of how to keep it alive. It discusses the struggles and challenges of maintaining the spark in a relationship with music used as a metaphor.

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