How Do You Keep the Music Playing
Patti Austin, James Ingram
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How do you keep the music playing? How do you make it last? How do you keep the song from fading Too fast? How do you lose yourself to someone And never lose your way? How do you not run out of new things To say? And since you know we're always changing How can it be the same? And tell me how year after year You're sure your heart won't fall apart Each time you hear his name? I know the way I feel for you is now or never The more I love, the more that I'm afraid That in your eyes I may not see forever, forever If we can be the best of lovers Yet be the best of friends If we can try with every day to make it better as it grows With any luck than I suppose The music never ends I know (how do you keep the music playing) The way I feel for you is now or never (how do you make it last) The more I love the more that I'm afraid (how do you keep the song from fading) That in your eyes I may not see forever (Keep the song from fading) Forever If we can be the best of lovers Yet be the best of friends If we can try with every day to make it better as it goes With any luck than I suppose The music never ends
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Written by: MICHEL JEAN LEGRAND, ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore
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10 facts about this song
Songwriters"How Do You Keep The Music Playing" is a classic song written by Michel Legrand, Alan and Marilyn Bergman.
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Original PerformersThe song was originally performed by James Ingram and Patti Austin in 1982.
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Award NominationThis song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 55th Academy Awards in 1983.
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Film Appearance"How Do You Keep The Music Playing" was initially composed for the film "Best Friends", a romantic comedy starring Burt Reynolds and Goldie Hawn.
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Popular CoversIt has been covered by several artists including Tony Bennett and Celine Dion. Tony Bennett even made it the title track of his 1987 album.
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Frequent CollaboratorsJames Ingram and Patti Austin were frequent collaborators, and this song is one of their most popular duets.
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Enduring PopularityDespite being nearly four decades old, the song remains a favorite in the Great American Songbook, particularly among jazz and adult contemporary musicians.
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Michel Legrand InfluenceThe composer, Michel Legrand, has been famous for his film scores and was particularly known for his collaborations with Alan and Marilyn Bergman which produced several Academy Award-winning songs.
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Lyric ContributionsThe lyrics of 'how do you keep the music playing' are the work of Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman. The duo has written many major hits for a list of prominent artists, including Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is held in high regard in the music industry and continues to be used in popular culture for various movies, television shows and has been performed in many high-profile live performances.
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