Little Things Mean a Lot
Alma Cogan
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Blow me a kiss from across the room Say I look nice when I'm not Touch my hair as you pass my chair Little things mean a lot Give me your arm as we cross the street Call me at six on the dot A line a day when you're far away Little things mean a lot Don't have to buy me diamonds and pearls Champagne, sables and such I never cared much for diamonds and pearls But honestly honey, they just cost money Give me your hand when I've lost the way Give me your shoulder to cry on Whether the day is bright or gray give me your heart to rely on Send me the warmth of a secret smile To show me you haven't forgot Now and forever , that always and ever Little things mean a lot Blow me a kiss from across the room Say I look nice when I'm not Touch my hair as you pass my chair Little things mean a lot Give me your arm as we cross the street Call me at six on the dot A line a day when you're far away Little things mean a lot Don't have to buy me diamonds and pearls Champagne, sables and such I never cared much for diamonds and pearls But honestly honey, they just cost money Give me your hand when I've lost the way Give me your shoulder to cry on Whether the day is bright or gray give me your heart to rely on Send me the warmth of a secret smile To show me you haven't forgot Now and forever , that always and ever Little things mean a lot
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Written by: CARL STUTZ, EDITH L CALISCH
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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5 facts about this song
Composition and Initial Release"Little Things Mean a Lot" was composed by Edith Lindeman and Carl Stutz and was published in 1953.
- The song was originally performed by Kitty Kallen, reaching number one in the Billboard chart in 1954.
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Recordings by Various ArtistsAlma Cogan, an English pop singer, recorded a version of the song in 1954. She was one of the most successful and highest paid female singers in the UK during the 1950s.
- Bettye Swann included her soulful rendition of the song in her debut album "The Soul View Now!" released in 1968.
- Cilla Black, a popular English artist known for her pop, rock, and soul sounds, covered the song in her 1966 album "Cilla Sings A Rainbow."
- American traditional pop and jazz singer Joni James recorded "Little Things Mean a Lot" in her 1962 studio album, "I Feel a Song Coming On."
- Julie London, a popular American jazz and pop singer in the 1950s and 1960s, also recreated her version of the song.
- Margo Smith, American country music artist, offered her country rendition of the song, demonstrating the genre versatility of "Little Things Mean a Lot."
- Patty Duke, acclaimed American actress and singer, added a youthful charm to her version in her 1965 album "Don't Just Stand There."
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Wide Cover Versions"Little Things Mean a Lot" has been covered in a wide range of styles, from pop and soul to traditional jazz and country, demonstrating its enduring popularity and versatility.
- The song's universal message of cherishing small gestures of love and kindness resonates with artists and audiences across eras and genres.
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Licensing and Media AppearancesApart from artist renditions, the song has also been used in various media, including a UK television advert for AXA insurance in the early 2000s.
- It has also been included in several movie soundtracks, such as the British film "The Theory of Everything (2014)", highlighting its timeless appeal.
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Chart PerformanceThough the song reached number one when it was sung by Kitty Kallen, many of the subsequent versions by these various artists also achieved some level of chart success in different countries and regions.
- For instance, Alma Cogan's rendition reached number nine in the UK Singles Chart.
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