Summer Wind

Frank Sinatra

About Summer Wind

"Summer Wind" is a 1965 song, originally released in Germany as "Der Sommerwind" and written by Heinz Meier and German language lyrics by Hans Bradtke. Johnny Mercer re-wrote the song into English along the same themes as the original, which talked of the changing of the seasons using the Southern European sirocco wind as a metaphor. In America, it was first recorded by Wayne Newton and subsequently by Bobby Vinton and Perry Como. The song is best known for a 1966 recording by Frank Sinatra which peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Easy Listening chart. The Sinatra version originally appeared on his album, Strangers in the Night. A variety of singers and bands have covered the song since, including Shirley Bassey, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Michael Bublé and James Dean Bradfield. Barry Manilow, Westlife, and Willie Nelson have included the song on their albums of Sinatra covers. Following Johnny Mercer's centennial in 2009, Scottish singer Todd Gordon recorded a version of the song that included original, addition lyrics penned by the songwriter. The track was released on the 2012 album, Helping the Heroes, with the Royal Air Force Squadronaires big band. 


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1968
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The summer wind came blowin' in from across the sea
It lingered there, to touch your hair and walk with me
All summer long we sang a song and then we strolled that golden sand
Two sweethearts and the summer wind

Like painted kites, those days and nights they went flyin' by
The world was new beneath a blue umbrella sky
Then softer than a piper man, one day it called to you
I lost you, I lost you to the summer wind

The autumn wind, and the winter winds they have come and gone
And still the days, those lonely days, they go on and on
And guess who sighs his lullabies through nights that never end
My fickle friend, the summer wind
The summer wind
Warm summer wind
The summer wind

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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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Written by: Hans Bradtke, Henry Mayer, Johnny Mercer

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10 facts about this song

Original Creation
The song "Summer Wind" was originally recorded by Wayne Newton in 1965. This song was composed by Heinz Meier with German lyrics that were written by Hans Bradtke.
English Translation
The English lyrics of "Summer Wind" were provided by Johnny Mercer. Mercer is considered one of the leading figures in mid-20th-century American popular music.
Frank Sinatra's Version
Frank Sinatra recorded his version of the song in 1966. Appearing on his album "Strangers in the Night", it became one of Sinatra's signature songs and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Barry Manilow's Rendition
Barry Manilow also covered 'Summer Wind' in 1996. His version was included on his album "Summer of '78" — a compilation of Manilow's interpretations of popular songs from the 1970s.
Distinctive Interpretations
Despite sharing the same tune, every artist mentioned has made the song their own with distinctive lyrical interpretations and musical arrangements. For example, Michael Bublé's version in 2005 had a swing-like feel.
Cover by Country Legend
Additionally, country legend Willie Nelson also covered the song in 1981 for his album "Somewhere Over The Rainbow".
Fun Lovin' Criminals' Twist
Fun Lovin' Criminals injected their own unique rock style into the song, featuring it on their album "Come Find Yourself" in 1996. Their version also samples Frank Sinatra's original.
Westlife's Rendition
Irish Band Westlife covered "Summer Wind" on their 2004 Rat Pack-inspired album "Allow Us To Be Frank".
Shirley Bassey's Performance
Dame Shirley Bassey, a noted Welsh singer, also covered "Summer Wind" in 1982 for her album "All by Myself".
Long-lasting Popularity
The long-lasting popularity and vast number of covers of the song "Summer Wind" demonstrates its universal appeal across different music genres and generations of artists.

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