That's My Desire

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About That's My Desire

"That's My Desire" is a 1931 popular song with music by Helmy Kresa and lyrics by Carroll Loveday. The highest-charting version of the song was recorded by the Sammy Kaye orchestra in 1946, although a version of the song recorded by Frankie Laine has become better known over the years, being one of Laine's best-known recordings. It has been recorded by many other singers, including a number of doo-wop groups.


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To spend one night with you in our old rendezvous,
And reminisce with you that's my desire.
To meet where gypsies play, down in that dim cafe,
And dance 'till break of day that's my desire.
We'll sip a little glass of wine, I'll gaze into your eyes divine.
I'll feel the touch of your lips pressing on mine.
To hear you whisper low just when it's time to go,
 
Cherie, I love you so, that's my desire.

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Frankie Laine

Frankie Laine (March 30, 1913 – February 6, 2007), born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio, was a successful American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spanned 75 years, from his first concerts in 1930 with a marathon dance company to his final performance of "That's My Desire" in 2005. Often billed as America's Number One Song Stylist, his other nicknames include Mr. Rhythm, Old Leather Lungs, and Mr. Steel Tonsils. His hits included "That's My Desire," "That Lucky Old Sun," "Mule Train," "Cry of the Wild Goose," "Jezebel," "High Noon," "I Believe," "Hey Joe!," "The Kid's Last Fight," "Cool Water," "Moonlight Gambler," "Love is a Golden Ring," "Rawhide," and "Lord, You Gave Me a Mountain." more »

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Written by: HELMY KRESA, CARROLL LOVEDAY

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10 facts about this song

History
"That's My Desire" is a 1931 song with music by Helmy Kresa and lyrics by Carroll Loveday. It was first featured in Sammy Fain's Broadway revue "Everybody’s Welcome".
Frankie Laine's version
In 1947, Frankie Laine recorded his version of "That's My Desire," marking it his first major hit and establishing his career as a singer.
Sammy Kaye's rendition
Sammy Kaye, a famous American bandleader and song arranger, also recorded his version of "That's My Desire" in 1947 which was also a hit.
Difference in interpretations
Even though both artists released their versions in the same year, the renditions are different in style, with Laine's being a bit more jazz-inspired and Kaye's leaning more towards traditional pop arrangements.
Chart success
The song was remarkably successful, with both Laine's and Kaye's versions making it to the popular charts. Laine's rendition reached number 4 on the Billboard charts, while Kaye's climbed to number 2.
Status in music history
Over time, "That's My Desire" has become a well-respected classic in the Great American Songbook.
Legacy
Frankie Laine's version of the song also catapulted him into fame, making him one of the top artists of the 1950s. The song also became a signature of Laine's musical repertoire.
Other notable covers
Aside from Frankie Laine and Sammy Kaye, "That's My Desire" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and The Hollies, further solidifying its status as a classic.
In popular culture
Frankie Laine's version of "That's My Desire" was chosen to be the opening song for the 1989 American crime film "Harlem Nights," directed and starring Eddie Murphy.
Long-lasting appeal
Today, more than eight decades after its original release, "That's My Desire" continues to be enjoyed by music lovers worldwide, attesting to its enduring appeal and timeless message.

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