I Left My Heart in San Francisco
Tony Bennett
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The loveliness of Paris seems somehow sadly gay The glory that was Rome is of another day I've been terribly alone and forgotten in Manhattan I'm going home to my city by the Bay I left my heart in San Francisco High on a hill, it calls to me To be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars The morning fog may chill the air, I don't care My love waits there in San Francisco Above the blue and windy sea When I come home to you, San Francisco Your golden sun will shine for me
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15 facts about this song
Debut"I Left My Heart in San Francisco" was first publicly performed by Tony Bennett at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco in December 1961.
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Song CreationThis popular tune was written by George Cory and Douglass Cross, a homosexual couple who had moved from San Francisco to New York City and were homesick for their beloved city.
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Release Date"I Left My Heart in San Francisco" was recorded by Tony Bennett on January 23, 1962, and was released by Columbia Records.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 7 in Canada in 1962.
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Album SalesThe song was included on the album of the same name, which went gold, meaning it sold over 500,000 copies.
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Grammy Awards"I Left My Heart in San Francisco" won the Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Solo Vocal Performance, Male in 1963.
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Song LegacyThe song became Tony Bennett's signature song and is usually played to begin his live performances.
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State RecognitionIn 1984, the song was adopted by the City and County of San Francisco as one of its two official anthems.
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Iconic Landmark ConnectionThe song has long been associated with the Golden Gate Bridge, often played at events honoring the bridge.
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Video Game AppearanceThe song is included in the soundtrack for the video game "Mafia II".
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Tony Bennett's TributeIn 2012, Tony Bennett performed the song in a public concert in the San Francisco City Hall to celebrate 50 years since the song’s release.
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Standard Pop Culture ReferenceThe song is often used in popular culture when referencing or parodying San Francisco, and it has been covered by many different artists.
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Statues and ArtIn August 2016, an 8-foot tall bronze statue of Tony Bennett was unveiled outside the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, with lyrics of the song etched on the sidewalk leading up to it.
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Live PerformancesTony Bennett has performed 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco' at multiple notable events, including World Series and Super Bowl games.
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High RotationThe song is played daily at noon on San Francisco's 'KABL' radio station, as a nod to the beloved piece of city history.
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