Just as Though You Were Here

Frank Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey

About Just as Though You Were Here

"Just as Though You Were Here" is a song recorded by Frank Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Band in 1942. This song was played by Tom Oren to win the 2018 Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz competition.


Year:
1994
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I'll wake each morning, and I'll promise to laugh
I'll say good morning to your old photograph
And I'll speak to you, dear
(Just as though you were here)

When purple shadows start to welcome the dark
I'll take the same old stroll we took through the park
And I'll cling to you, dear
(Just as though you were here)

(Oh, don't be afraid that distance and time)
Will finally tear us apart
(The farther you go, the longer you stay)
(The deeper you grow in my heart)

Each night before I wander off into sleep
I'll bring to light the tears I've buried so deep
Then I'll kiss you, my dear
(Just as though you were here)

Each night before I wander off into sleep
I'll bring to light the tears I've buried so deep
Then I'll kiss you, my dear
And though you're gone, my love for you goes on, darling
(Just as though you were here)

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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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Written by: Eddie De Lange, John Brooks

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Just as Though You Were Here" was a collaborative work between Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey. Sinatra is one of the biggest names in pop music history, and Dorsey was a renowned jazz trombonist, composer, conductor, and bandleader.
Collaboration
This song represents one of the key collaborations between Sinatra and Dorsey. Frank Sinatra was the lead vocalist for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra from 1940 to 1942.
Release Date
Released in 1942, "Just as Though You Were Here" came towards the end of Sinatra's tenure with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.
Songwriters
The song was written by John Benson Brooks and Eddie DeLange, two notable American songwriters of the 20th century.
Chart Success
"Just as Though You Were Here" was a commercial success. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard pop singles chart in 1942.
Wartime Song
Released during World War II, "Just as Though You Were Here" resonated with many people who had loved ones serving overseas.
Many Covers
'Just as Though You Were Here' has been covered by various other artists, including The Duprees, which demonstrates its enduring appeal.
Part of Bigger Collection
The song is included in many Frank Sinatra albums and collections, including "The Song Is You", a five-disc boxed set of recordings from Sinatra's time with Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra.
Style
“Just as Though You Were Here" is a luscious big-band number featuring Sinatra's crooning prowess and Dorsey's intricate instrumental arrangements.
Live Performances
There is no known recorded instance of Frank Sinatra performing "Just as Though You Were Here" live after his tenure with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ended.
Sinatra-Dorsey Partnership
While Sinatra had a successful career in the Dorsey band, he left abruptly in 1942 to pursue a solo career. However, their collaboration on songs like "Just as Though You Were Here" is remembered as one of the defining times of his early career.
Production
The backing vocals in the song were by The Pied Pipers, a popular singing group in the 1940s who frequently collaborated with Sinatra and Dorsey.

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