Amor
Ben E. King
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Amor, amor, my love This word so sweet That I repeat Means I adore you Amor, amor, my love, Would you deny This heart that I Have placed before you? I can't find another word with meaning so clear; My lips try to whisper sweeter things in your ear But somehow or other nothing sounds quite so dear As this soft caressing word I know Amor, amor, my love, When you're away, There is no day And I know that nights are lonely Amor, amor, my love Make life divine, Say you'll be mine And a-love me only Amor, amor, my love, When you're away, I know there's no day And nights are so lonely Amor, amor, my love Make life divine, Say you'll be mine And love me only Amor, amor, amor, amor, amor
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Written by: GABRIEL RUIZ GALINDO, RICARDO LOPEZ MENDEZ, SUNNY SKYLAR
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Song VersionBoth Ben E. King and Bing Crosby have different versions of the song titled "Amor."
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Song OriginThe original Spanish song "Amor" was written by Ricardo Lopez Mendez and Gabriel Ruiz.
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Crosby's VersionBing Crosby's version of "Amor" was included as a part of his album "Bing: A Musical Autobiography," which was released in 1954.
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King's VersionBen E. King’s version of "Amor" was included in his studio album "Spanish Harlem," which was released in 1961.
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Chart Performance - CrosbyBing Crosby's rendition of "Amor" was a hit in 1944, reaching number one on Billboard magazine's Best Selling Retail Records chart.
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Chart Performance - KingBen E. King's version also charted on multiple charts across different countries. In the US, it peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.
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LanguageBoth Ben E. King and Bing Crosby sing the song in English, despite it originally being a Spanish song.
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Genre - CrosbyBing Crosby's version of "Amor" is classified as Traditional Pop.
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Genre - KingBen E. King's version of "Amor" falls under the Soul/R&B genre.
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Different InterpretationsAlthough both versions carry the same title, they offer different musical interpretations as both singers possess distinctive vocal styles and genre influences. Bing Crosby's version is more laid-back and traditional, while Ben E. King's take is soulful and poignant.
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Cultural InfluenceBoth versions of "Amor" have significantly contributed to bringing Latin music to mainstream American pop culture.
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LegacyBoth versions of "Amor" have stood the test of time and continue to be enjoyed by fans around the world, further cementing the legacies of Bing Crosby and Ben E. King.
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