Let Me Serenade You

Three Dog Night

About Let Me Serenade You

"Let Me Serenade You" is a song written by John Finley. The original version of the song was entitled "I Will Serenade You" and performed by Rhinoceros, appearing on their 1968 self-titled album. It was later covered by Three Dog Night and featured on their 1973 album, Cyan. This version was produced by Richard Podolor and arranged by Podolor and Three Dog Night. In the US, Three Dog Night's version "Let Me Serenade You" peaked at #17 on the Billboard chart. Outside the US, "Let Me Serenade You" reached #11 in Canada.  


Year:
1983
3:04
445 
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I will serenade you, all along the way
I will serenade you, anyway you say
Take you to the country, I'll take you to the shore
Show you to my garden, I know you'll make it grow

If you let me serenade you
You know that's what you come for
So that I will serenade you

I wake you in the morning, on your sunrise time
Your fire in the evening when it blows outside
If you let me serenade you, you know that's what you come for.
So that I will serenade you.

And when the walls begin to fall
Can't hold back the joy
That love will conquer all

Every moment, every day
If you want to hold me I will, I will, I will, I will stay
Let me serenade you, I will serenade
If you want to hold me, yeah, one more, one more now
Every body keep a singing, I sing it
I really love you baby
I will serenade you, I will serenade you
All along the, whoa
Let me sing it, whoa
I will sing a
I will serenade you, baby
I will serenade you
No, no, no, no

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Three Dog Night

Three Dog Night is an American rock band best known for their music from 1968 to 1975. This highly successful vocal-centric rock band formed in 1968 with a lineup consisting of Danny Hutton, Cory Wells and Chuck Negron. The three lead singers were backed by Jimmy Greenspoon (organ), Joe Schermie (bass), Mike Allsup (guitar) and Floyd Sneed (drums). With their distinctive and sometimes extraordinary harmonic blend, the band registered an impressive 21 Billboard Top 40 hits (with three hitting number one) between 1969 and 1975. Their startling version of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s ‘'It’s For You’' typified the band at their best, but it was their original arrangements of the work of lesser-known writers that brought welcome exposure and considerable royal… more »

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Written by: JOHN FINLEY

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Let Me Serenade You" by Three Dog Night is a song categorized under the rock and pop music genres.
Album
The song is a track from Three Dog Night's album titled "Cyan," which was released in 1973.
Chart Performance
"Let Me Serenade You" reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Songwriter
The song was written by John Finley, a member of the Canadian band Rhinoceros.
Band Personnel
Three Dog Night consisted of three lead vocalists namely Cory Wells, Danny Hutton, and Chuck Negron, as well as Michael Allsup on guitar, Floyd Sneed on drums, Joe Schermie on bass and Jimmy Greenspoon on keyboard during the time "Let Me Serenade You" was recorded and released.
Post-Band Success
After its release, "Let Me Serenade You" continued to be performed by former band member Cory Wells during his solo concert performances post-Three Dog Night.
Song Legacy
Despite not being as globally recognized as other Three Dog Night hits like the chart-topping "Joy to the World" and "Mama Told Me Not To Come," "Let Me Serenade You" remains a favourite among devout Three Dog Night fans and classic pop-rock enthusiasts.
Musical Style
Noted for its smooth melody and expressive lyrics, "Let Me Serenade You" exemplifies Three Dog Night's versatility as a band who can cater to both rock and softer pop sensibilities.
Cover Versions
Although not as frequently covered as some other Three Dog Night songs, "Let Me Serenade You" has been covered by other artists over the years, a testament to the song's enduring appeal.
Album Success
The album "Cyan" where "Let Me Serenade You" is featured, was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating the album sold over half a million copies.

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1 Comment
  • finleymusic
    Lyric correction for Verse 2, Line 1:
    "I'll wake you in the morning, I'm your sunrise high"
    submitted by the composer, John Finley (BMI)
    LikeReply2 years ago

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