Ebb Tide

Robert Maxwell

About Ebb Tide

"Ebb Tide" is a popular song, written in 1953 by the lyricist Carl Sigman and composer Robert Maxwell. The song's build up is to illustrate the ocean waves coming in and out to and from the shores, due to the ebb tides. The first three notes are identical to the first three notes of the Erroll Garner song "Misty" (1954). This song is not to be confused with the title song from the movie Ebb Tide (1937), which is a composition by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger.


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First the tide rushes in, plants a kiss on the shore
Then rolls out to sea and the sea is very still once more
So I rush to your side like the oncoming tide 
With one burning thought, will your arms open wide?
At last face to face, and as we kiss through an embrace 
I can tell, I can feel you are love, you are real
Really mine in the rain, in the dark, in the sun
Like the tide at its ebb I'm at peace in the web of your arms
 
First the tide rushes in, plants a kiss on the shore
Then rolls out to sea and the sea is very still once more
So I rush to your side like the oncoming tide 
With one burning thought, will your arms open wide?
At last face to face, and as we kiss through an embrace 
I can tell, I can feel you are love, you are real
Really mine in the rain, in the dark, in the sun
Like the tide at its ebb I'm at peace in the web of your arms

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Robert Maxwell

Ian Robert Maxwell MC (10 June 1923 – 5 November 1991) was a Czechoslovakian-born British media proprietor and Member of Parliament (MP). He rose from poverty to build an extensive publishing empire. His death revealed huge discrepancies in his companies' finances, including the Mirror Group pension fund, which Maxwell had fraudulently misappropriated. more »

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Written by: Robert Maxwell, Carl Sigman

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10 facts about this song

Composition
"Ebb Tide" is a popular song, written in 1953 by lyricist Carl Sigman and composer Robert Maxwell.
Popularity
The song has been a favorite among artists, having been recorded by numerous singers and instrumentalists, including Frank Sinatra, Bonnie Tyler, and The Righteous Brothers.
Robert Maxwell's Background
Robert Maxwell was an American harpist, pianist, composer, and conductor. He is the only harpist to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Harmonica Version
In 1963, the harmonica-based group, The Harmonicats, recorded a version of "Ebb Tide" that became a Top-30 single hit.
Use in Film
"Ebb Tide" has been featured in various films such as "Sweet Bird of Youth" (1962) and "Eyes of Laura Mars" (1978).
Chart Success
The Righteous Brothers' version of "Ebb Tide" reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.
Origins
The title refers to the ebb tide - a term used in oceanography to describe the period when the sea level falls due to the outgoing tide. This subtle, rhythmic motion is reflected in the music and lyrics of the song.
Different Linguistic Versions
The song has not only been covered in English but also in other languages, demonstrating its universal appeal. For example, there is a French version ("Clair de lune à Maubeuge") and an Italian version ("Scende la notte, sale la luna").
Orchestral Version
Robert Maxwell himself recorded an instrumental version of "Ebb Tide" using a harp and orchestra, showcasing his skill in arranging and conducting.
Awards and Recognition
The song was nominated for the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

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