I See Your Face Before Me
Johnny Hartman
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I see your face before me Crowding my every dream There is your face before me You are my only theme It doesn't matter where you are I can see how fair you are I close my eyes and there you are Always If you could share the magic If you could see me too There would be nothing tragic In all my dreams of you Would that my love could haunt you so Knowing I want you so I can't erase Your beautiful face before me. Would that my love could haunt you so Knowing I want you so I can't erase Your beautiful face before me.
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Written by: ARTHUR SCHWARTZ, HOWARD DIETZ
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
Composer and Lyricists"I See Your Face Before Me" is a song composed by Arthur Schwartz with lyrics by Howard Dietz. It was written for the 1937 Broadway musical "Between the Devil."
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Frank Sinatra's VersionFrank Sinatra, one of the most famous singers of the 20th century, recorded his rendition of "I See Your Face Before Me" for his album "In the Wee Small Hours" in 1955. This album is often considered as one of the best, if not the best, among Sinatra's album discography.
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Guy Lombardo's InfluenceFamous bandleader Guy Lombardo also recorded a version of this song. Lombardo is often remembered for his New Year's Eve broadcasts of 'Auld Lang Syne.' His music was popular during the swing and big band era.
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Johnny Hartman's TakeJazz vocalist Johnny Hartman also covered "I See Your Face Before Me" in his album "The Johnny Hartman Collection 1947-1972." Hartman's deep, smooth voice adds a unique layer to the classic song.
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Unique InterpretationsAlthough the song has the same lyrics, each artist brings their unique style and interpretation to it. Sinatra's vocals emit a hauntingly beautiful melancholy, Lombardo's version highlights the song’s fluid melody within a dance band arrangement, while Hartman's smooth baritone voice offers the comfort of a love song.
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Use in FilmsThe song was used in movies like "The Score" (2001), "Gluckauf" (2014) and "Bitter Harvest" (1993) and continues to be a favourite among jazz enthusiasts even today.
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Chart RankingsAlthough a classic, "I See Your Face Before Me" did not chart when originally released by these artists. However, based on its popularity over time, it has become an evergreen standard performed by many artists over the years.
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Grammy Hall of FameFrank Sinatra's album "In the Wee Small Hours," which features "I See Your Face Before Me," was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been recorded by various artists since its creation, demonstrating its appeal and cultural impact across different generations and musical genres.
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