Carnival Is Over
The Seekers
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Say goodbye my own true lover As we sing a lovers song How it breaks my heart to leave you Now the carnival is gone High above the dawn is waiting And my tears are falling rain For the carnival is over We may never meet again Like a drum my heart was beating And your kiss was sweet as wine But the joys of love are fleeting For Pierrot and Columbine Now the harbor light is calling This will be our last goodbye Though the carnival is over I will love you till I die Like a drum my heart was beating And your kiss was sweet as wine But the joys of love are fleeting For Pierrot and Columbine Now the harbour light is calling This will be our last goodbye Though the carnival is over I will love you till I die Though the carnival is over I will love you till I die
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Written by: Frank Farian, Tom Springfield
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Creation"The Seekers" is a band that was formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1962, who released the song "Carnival Is Over."
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Song Release"Carnival Is Over" was released as a single on October 22, 1965, following the band's previous success with their song "I'll Never Find Another You."
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Chart SuccessUpon release, "The Carnival Is Over" climbed quickly up the charts, and it reached the No.1 spot in the UK Singles Chart, spending three weeks at the top.
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Song WritersThe music for "The Carnival Is Over" was written by Tom Springfield who is also known for many of Dusty Springfield's songs, The lyrics were by Tom Springfield, and the lyrics were based on a Russian song "Stenka Razin."
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Theme of the SongThe song is a folk-style ballad that tells a story of parting of lovers and has often been associated with other world's or Australia's iconic events such as ANZAC Day.
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Record SalesThe single sold over 1.41 million copies in the UK alone, ultimately receiving a gold disc for its high sales. Globally, it has sold well over 7 million copies, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.
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Performance VenueOn March 28, 1967, the Seekers sang “The Carnival is Over” before an estimated crowd of 200,000 people at the Sydney Myer Music Bowl. This turned out to be the group’s last concert before they disbanded later in 1968.
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Song Covers"The Carnival Is Over" has been covered numerous times, by artists such as Joan Baez, Nick Cave, and Boney M.
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Song ReunionsThere have been a few times throughout the years where the group reunited and performed this song. Notably, it was performed by the Seekers at the end of the closing ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
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Impact on Pop CultureIn 2001 the song was voted as one of the top 30 Australian songs of all time, and it remains a classic 'end of party' song. It is particularly associated with commemorations, sporting events, and other public gatherings in Australia.
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