When Joanna Loved Me
Paul Desmond
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Today is just another day, tomorrow is a guess But yesterday, oh, what I'd give for yesterday To relive one yesterday and its happiness When Joanna loved me Every town was Paris Every day was Sunday Every month was May When Joanna loved me Every sound was music Music made of laughter Laughter that was bright and gay But when Joanna left me May became December But, even in December, I remember Her touch, her smile, and for a little while She loves me And once again it's Paris Paris on a Sunday And the month is May
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Written by: ROBERT WELLS, JACK SEGAL
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"When Joanna Loved Me" is classified under the genre of traditional pop, which emerged from the swing era and big band music, characterized with an orchestral arrangement.
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ArtistsThough the song is most associated with Tony Bennett who popularized it, it was also performed by other remarkable artists including jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond and British-American singer Scott Walker.
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Release DateTony Bennett first released "When Joanna Loved Me" in 1964. The Paul Desmond version was recorded later in 1965.
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Chart PerformanceTony Bennett's rendition of "When Joanna Loved Me" was a commercial success, reaching the Top 20 of the Adult Contemporary chart and peaking at #94 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Robert Wells and Jack Segal. Robert Wells was also known for co-writing "The Christmas Song" with Mel Tormé, while Jack Segal co-wrote the jazz standard “Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)".
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Album Information"When Joanna Loved Me" features on Tony Bennett's album, "The Many Moods of Tony", which is a compilation album released in 1964.
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Cover VersionsScott Walker covered the song in 1966 on his debut solo album titled "Scott". Additionally, Frank Sinatra also performed a memorable cover of "When Joanna Loved Me" in his 1969 album "My Way".
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Jazz InterpretationPaul Desmond's version of "When Joanna Loved Me," unlike Bennett's vocal-centric delivery, gives the song a classic jazz interpretation, with the saxophone taking the lead.
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Song ReceptionOver time, "When Joanna Loved Me" has become a beloved jazz standard, appreciated not only for its romantic lyrics but also for its tune that leaves plenty of space for an artist's interpretation.
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Live PerformancesBennett has often performed "When Joanna Loved Me" in his live concerts, reflecting how well-liked and enduring the song is in his repertoire.
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