Speak Low
Stefan Karlsson, Kurt Weill
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Speak low when you speak, love, Our summer day withers away Too soon, too soon. Speak low when you speak, love, Our moment is swift, like ships adrift, We're swept apart too soon. Speak low, darling speak low, Love is a spark lost in the dark, Too soon, too soon, I feel wherever I go That tomorrow is near, tomorrow is here And always too soon. Time is so old and love so brief, Love is pure gold and time a thief. We're late darling, we're late, The curtain descends, ev'rything ends Too soon, too soon, I wait darling, I wait Will you speak low to me, Speak love to me and soon.
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Written by: KURT WEILL, OGDEN NASH
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14 facts about this song
Composer Profile"Speak Low" was composed by Kurt Weill, a renowned German-American composer known for his significant contributions to opera and musical theatre.
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Collaboration InsightThe lyrics to "Speak Low" were written by Ogden Nash, a prolific American poet known for his light verse. This dynamic collaboration brought together diverse talents.
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Theatrical OriginThe song first appeared in the 1943 Broadway musical "One Touch of Venus" where it was introduced by Mary Martin and Kenny Baker.
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Recognition Category"Speak Low" is considered a popular standard, as its popularity has persisted through the years and has been covered by many artists.
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Notable CoversJazz greats like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Lena Horne have performed memorable renditions of "Speak Low". Other vocalists and musicians who contributed their unique interpretations include Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughan and Chet Baker.
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Movie Appearance"Speak Low" was featured in the 1944 film version of "One Touch of Venus".
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Unique CompositionThe song is structured in a unique way with its melody being essentially a replication of the underlying chord progression's root notes.
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Song Theme"Speak Low" is a beautiful love song where the lyrics hint at the ephemeral and fleeting nature of love and passion.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song is referenced in Bret Easton Ellis's novel "The Rules of Attraction", showcasing its enduring cultural relevance.
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Plagiarism AllegationsWeill once faced an unsuccessful lawsuit charging that the melody for "Speak Low" was plagiarized from another song.
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Song InterpretationsThe song has been interpreted in various styles, from vocal ballads to instrumental jazz making it a versatile piece in music history.
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Recent CoversContemporary artists like Norah Jones and the swing band Postmodern Jukebox have also performed their versions of "Speak Low".
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 1999, "Speak Low" (1944), sung by Guy Lombardo, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, ensuring its place in musical history.
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Jazz Standard"Speak Low" is known as a jazz standard, a testament to its enduring popularity and adaptation in the jazz genre.
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