What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life
Michel Legrand
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I want to see your face in every kind of light In fields of dawn and forests of the night And when you stand before the candles on a cake Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make What are you doing the rest of your life? North and South and East and West of your life I have only one request of your life That you spend it all with me All the seasons and the times of your days All the nickels and the dimes of your days Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days All begin and end with me I want to see your face in every kind of light In the fields of dawn and the forests of the night And when you stand before the candles on a cake Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes In the world of love that you keep in your eyes I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes It may take a kiss or two Through all of my life Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life All I ever will recall of my life Is all of my life with you
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Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, MICHEL LEGRAND
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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9 facts about this song
Song BackgroundThe song "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" is a popular song with music written by Michel Legrand and lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. The song was published in 1969, written for the film "The Happy Ending".
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Notable Singer - Dusty SpringfieldThe English pop singer Dusty Springfield covered the song on her album "See All Her Faces" which was released in 1972.
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Composer Details - Michel LegrandMichel Legrand is a French musical composer, arranger, conductor, and pianist who is considered one of the greatest musical figures of the 20th century. He has composed more than two hundred film and television scores in his career, including the music for "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?".
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Notable Coverage - Sarah VaughanThe American jazz singer Sarah Vaughan recorded a cover of the song, which is included on her 1982 album "Crazy and Mixed Up". Her version of the song is admired for its emotional depth and vocal technique.
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Notable Coverage - StingEnglish musician Sting performed a live version of "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" during his concerts. His version of the song was also included in his 1999 album “At the Movies”.
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Award RecognitionThe song has been popularly covered by numerous artists and is considered a jazz standard. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1969 but lost to "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head".
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Notable ArrangementsThe original performance of the song in "The Happy Ending" features a haunting trumpet solo, adding depth to the song's emotive lyrics. This contrast between the bleak trumpet solo and the hopeful lyrics is often noted in reviews of the song.
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Impact on Popular CultureThe song has permeated popular culture and been used in numerous films and television shows beyond "The Happy Ending". It’s well-recognized and beloved for its poignant lyrics and memorable melody.
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Legacy"What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" has cemented its place within the music world as a classic song. Its legacy is carried on through the numerous covers by various artists across different music styles, from pop and jazz to the classical genre.
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