Shanghai Breezes
John Denver
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It's funny how you sound as if you're right next door When you're really half a world away I just can't seem to find the words I'm looking for To say the things that I want to say I can't remember when I felt so close to you It's almost more than I can bear Though I seem a half a million miles from you You are in my heart and living there And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see It's the same old sun up in the sky And your voice in my ear is like heaven to me Like the breezes here in old Shanghai There are lovers who walk hand in hand in the park And lovers who walk all alone There are lovers who lie unafraid in the dark And lovers who long for home I couldn't leave you even if I wanted to You're in my dreams and always near And especially when I sing the songs I wrote for you You are in my heart and living there And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see It's the same old sun up in the sky And your face in my dreams is like heaven to me Like the breezes here in old Shanghai Shanghai breezes, cool and clearing Evening's sweet caress Shanghai breezes, soft and gentle Remind me of your tenderness And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see It's the same old sun up in the sky And your love in my life is like heaven to me Like the breezes here in old Shanghai And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see It's the same old sun up in the sky And your love in my life is like heaven to me Like the breezes here in old Shanghai Just like the breezes here in old Shanghai
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Written by: JOHN DENVER
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5 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Shanghai Breezes" was released in 1982. It is a song by John Denver from the album "Seasons of the Heart".
- In the US, the song reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song's lyrics are about the love between two people who are apart, using metaphors of changing seasons and the distance between Shanghai and Denver.
- It's one of the songs Denver wrote about his then-wife Annie.
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Music CompositionIt's a soft folk song with a running time of approximately 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
- It features a gentle melody and Denver's characteristic soft vocal delivery.
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Song Inspiration"Shanghai Breezes" was inspired by a trip Denver made to China.
- It is a reflection of his experiences and the cultural contrast he witnessed.
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Performance and LegacyThe song is often praised for its heartfelt lyrics and calming melody.
- It has maintained its place in John Denver's legacy, often featured in compilations and covered by other artists.
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