And I Love You So
Don McLean
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And I love you so The people ask me how How I've lived till now I tell them I don't know I guess they understand How lonely life has been But life began again The day you took my hand And yes, I know how lonely life can be The shadows follow me And the night won't set me free But I don't let the evening get me down Now that you're around me And you love me too Your thoughts are just for me You set my spirit free I'm happy that you do The book of life is brief And once a page is read All but love is dead That is my belief And yes, I know how lonely life can be The shadows follow me And the night won't set me free But I don't let the evening get me down Now that you're around me And I love you so The people ask me how How I've lived till now I tell them I don't know
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Written by: Don Mclean
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"And I Love You So" is a popular song by American folk-rock singer and songwriter Don McLean. He wrote this song in early 1970, which was subsequently included in his debut studio album "Tapestry".
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Incredible SuccessAlthough the song didn't initially bring commercial success for Don McLean, it later became a global hit and was covered by several prominent artists, significantly increasing its popularity.
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Elvis Presley's CoverOne of the most famous covers of the song was performed by Elvis Presley, in 1975. It was one of his staple songs during the last two years of his live performances.
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Perry Como's VersionPerry Como also covered "And I Love You So" in 1973, and it proved to be one of the most successful renditions of the song, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.
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Unique FormatUnlike many popular songs that typically follow a verse-chorus structure, "And I Love You So" has a unique format in which the title of the song is also the end of each verse.
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Feature in MoviesThe song has been used in numerous TV shows and movies over the years. This includes the 2009 film "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans" where it was covered by actress Fairuza Balk.
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Tribute UseDon McLean’s recording of "And I Love You So" was played at Elvis Presley’s funeral at the request of his ex-wife, Priscilla Presley.
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Legendary PerformanceRegine Velasquez-Alcasid, a popular Filipino singer, performed a version of "And I Love You So" that has been widely considered as one of her greatest performances.
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Award-Winning CoverPerry Como's cover of "And I Love You So" became his biggest hit in over a decade, leading to him winning a Grammy Award in 1974.
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RecognitionIn 2000, "And I Love You So" was awarded the Towering Song by the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, cementing its place as a classic and beloved piece of music in history.
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