To Love a Child
Frank Sinatra, Nikka Costa
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(Lala lalalala, lala lalalala, lala lalalala, lalala) As one human to another, I'd like to question you (what's the question?) If it takes the sun and the rain to make a tree grow, (that's a hard one) If it takes the moon and the tide to make the sea flow What does it take to love a child? (to love a child) To love a child (to love a child) To love a child (to love a child), hm, hm, hm (hm, hm, hm) (Said the bigger to the smaller raccoon, do you need someone to move you) (Said the smaller to the bigger raccoon, if you move I will follow) (Up they went to climb a tree, they end the day most happily) (Anything that they can do, humans can do too) As one human to another, I'd like to question you. If it takes the sun and the rain to make the tree grow, (to make the tree grow) If it takes the moon and the tide to make the sea flow, (to make the sea flow) What does it take to love a child? (to love a child) To love a child (to love a child) To love a child (to love a child), to love a child (hm, hm, hm) To love a child (Lala, lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala) (Lala lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala, lala lalala,) (Lala lalala)
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Written by: HAL DAVID, JOSEPH G. RAPOSO
Lyrics © THE JOE RAPOSO MUSIC GROUP INC, BMG Rights Management
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"To Love a Child" was released by the legendary Frank Sinatra in 1973 on his album named "Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back."
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Album ReturnThe album "Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back" was Sinatra's return album after he briefly retired in 1971, marking a significant comeback in his career.
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Song WriterThe song was beautifully penned down by the talented composers Paul Anka and Johnny Mercer.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "To Love a Child" embody an emotional ode to the innocent love shared between an adult and a child, celebrated through Sinatra’s magnificent vocals.
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Sound and ArrangementAs per the usual style of Sinatra's songs, "To Love a Child" is presented with a full orchestra, showcasing a lush, melodic arrangement.
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Beautiful MessageThe song carries a heartfelt message enlightening people about the purity of a child's love and the joy that it brings into adults' life.
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Less Known SongDespite Sinatra's fame, "To Love a Child" is not as well-known as some of his other hits but is appreciated by people who come across it for its lyrics' profound message.
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Album SuccessThe album "Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back," including this track, reached #13 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in the US.
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CollaborationsSinatra worked alongside renowned conductor Gordon Jenkins who arranged this song and numerous others on the album.
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TV SpecialSinatra's comeback and this album were recorded simultaneously with the TV special named "Magnavox Presents Frank Sinatra." This special was aired in colour and included "To Love a Child" as part of the performances.
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