Sunday, Monday, Or Always

Bing Crosby

About Sunday, Monday, Or Always

"Sunday, Monday or Always" is a 1943 popular song with music by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Johnny Burke. The biggest hit version, recorded by Bing Crosby with the Ken Darby Singers on July 2, 1943 and appearing in his film Dixie, was made during a musician's strike, and recorded with a vocal group background instead of an orchestra. This recording was released by Decca Records as catalog number 18561. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on August 19, 1943 and lasted 18 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1. The song was also recorded by Frank Sinatra about the same time, with a similar vocal background because of the strike. This version was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 36679. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on September 9, 1943 and lasted 4 weeks on the chart, peaking at #9. The Sinatra version is heard briefly in the 1945 film It's in the Bag!. A subsequent parody version by Sinatra, titled "Dick Haymes, Dick Todd and Como", was recorded October 23, 1944 for the V-Disc program. The song is featured in a 1944 Amos 'n' Andy radio show, in which Andy Brown composes a similar song entitled "Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday" and accuses Van Heusen, Burke and Kay Kyser of stealing the song from him. 


Year:
2001
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Sunday, Monday or Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
I want you near
Every day in the year

Oh, won't you tell me when
We will meet again
Sunday, Monday or always

If you're satisfied
I'll be at your side
Sunday, Monday or always

No need to tell me now
What makes the world go 'round
When at the sight of you
My heart begins to pound and pound

And what am I to do
Can't I be with you
Sunday, Monday or always

Always and forever I must be with you
Beginning Sunday and Monday and then forever

Oh, won't you tell me when
We will meet again
Sunday, Monday or always

If you're satisfied
I'll be at your side
Sunday, Monday or always

No need to tell me now
What makes the world go 'round
When at the sight of you
My heart begins to pound, pound, pound

What am I to do
Can't I be with you
Sunday, Monday or always

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke

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9 facts about this song

The Artist
Bing Crosby: - Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, two of the greatest vocalists of the 20th century, both had their renditions of "Sunday, Monday, Or Always". - Bing Crosby's was the one that led to a huge success, reaching #1 on Billboard charts.
The Song
"Sunday, Monday, Or Always": The song was first introduced by Bing Crosby in the film "Dixie" which premiered in 1943. It quickly became a popular hit.
The Lyrics
"Sunday, Monday, Or Always": The lyrics of the song express longing and the hope that a loved one will be there no matter what day it is.
The Performance
Sinatra's Version: Frank Sinatra sang "Sunday, Monday, Or Always" on his radio show, "The Frank Sinatra Show" in 1943. He also included it in his 1961 album "Point Of No Return".
The Historical Context
Wartime Popularity: The song became popular during World War II. The song's sentiment of longing for someone struck a chord with many people at the time, particularly those separated from their loved ones because of the war
The Chart Success
Bing Crosby's Version: The song, with Bing Crosby's rendition, spent seven weeks at #1 on the Billboard charts in 1943.
Collaborations & Cover Versions
Many other artists have also performed and recorded "Sunday, Monday, or Always", including Cliff Richard, Johnny Hartman, and Bill Kenny.
Recognition & Awards
The song has been recognized for its lasting impact on popular music. In 1998, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
The Songwriters
"Sunday, Monday, Or Always" was written by Johnny Burke and James Van Heusen, a duo known for their contributions to the Great American Songbook.

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