Teach Me Tonight
Quincy Jones & His Orchestra, Frank Sinatra
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Did you say (that) I've got a lot to learn Well don't think I'm trying not to learn Since this is the perfect spot to learn Teach me tonight Starting with the ABC of it Getting right down to the XYZ of it Help me solve the mystery of it Teach me tonight The sky's a blackboard high above you And if a shooting star goes by I'll use that star to write "I love you" A thousand times across the sky One thing isn't very clear my love Teachers shouldn't stand so near my love Graduation's almost here my love You'd better teach me tonight I've played loves scenes in a flick or two And I've also met a chick or two But I still can learn a trick or two Hey teach me tonight I who thought I knew the score of it Kind of think I should know much more of it Off the wall, the bed, the floor of it Hey teach me tonight The midnight hours come slowly creeping When there's no one there but you There must be more to life than sleeping Single in a bed for two What I need most is post graduate What I feel is hard to articulate If you want me to matriculate You'd better teach me tonight What do you get for lessons Teach me, come on and teach me, teach me tonight
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Written by: Sammy Cahn, Gene De Paul
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10 facts about this song
Historical Background"Teach Me Tonight" is a popular song that was initially written by Sammy Cahn and Gene De Paul in 1953. Frank Sinatra's cover became one of the most popular versions.
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CollaborationAlthough the song is often associated with Frank Sinatra, it is worth noting that the lyrics were written by Sammy Cahn, a talented lyricist who collaborated with Sinatra on numerous songs.
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Sinatra's VersionFrank Sinatra first recorded his rendition of "Teach Me Tonight" on his 1959 album, "Look to Your Heart," and it became one of his signature pieces.
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Reception"Teach Me Tonight" was widely acclaimed, with Sinatra's smooth and enchanting delivery often highlighted as the perfect complement to the song's beautiful lyrics.
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Other VersionsBefore Sinatra's version, the song had already been covered by numerous artists, such as Dinah Washington and Deana Martin. It has since been covered by countless others, demonstrating its timeless popularity.
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Lyrics and MelodyThe song boasts a catchy melody and romantic lyrics. It employs a night-time school scenario as a metaphor for seduction, with its teachings being about love rather than academics.
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Live Performances"Teach Me Tonight" was a staple in Sinatra's live performances. His live recordings of the song always received significant applause, manifesting the listeners' love for this number.
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Album Success"Look to Your Heart," the album featuring Frank Sinatra's "Teach Me Tonight" received positive critical reception and enjoyed commercial success upon its release.
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Sammy Cahn's LegacyAlongside "Teach Me Tonight," Sammy Cahn has written the lyrics for a number of other popular songs, including "Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!" and "Come Fly With Me," making him one of the most successful lyricists of the mid-20th century.
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ImpactDespite being over 60 years old, "Teach Me Tonight" remains one of the most recognizable songs in the American Songbook. Its combination of beautiful lyrics and warm harmonies ensures its enduring popularity.
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