Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)

Billie Holiday

About Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)

"Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" (often called simply "Lover Man") is a 1941 popular song written by Jimmy Davis, Roger ("Ram") Ramirez, and James Sherman. It is particularly associated with Billie Holiday, for whom it was written, and her version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1989. Holiday's version reached No. 5 on the R&B chart and No. 16 on pop in 1945. In July 1946, Charlie Parker recorded a rendition of "Lover Man" while he was intoxicated. Dial Records producer Ross Russell had to hold him up to the microphone during the recording. Barbra Streisand recorded a version for her album Simply Streisand in 1967, her version peaked #29 at Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. 


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1994
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I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
I long to try something I never had
Never had no kissing
Oh, what I've been missing
Lover man, oh, where can you be

The night is cold and I'm so alone
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
Got a moon above me
But no one to love me
Lover man, oh, where can you be

I've heard it said
That the thrill of romance
Can be like a heavenly dream
I go to bed with a prayer
That you'll make love to me
Strange as it seems

Someday we'll meet
And you'll dry all my tears
Then whisper sweet
Little things in my ear
Hugging and a kissing
Oh, what we've been missing
Lover man, oh, where can you be

I've heard it said
That the thrill of romance
Can be like a heavenly dream
I go to bed with a prayer
That you'll make love to me
Strange as it seems

Someday we'll meet
And you'll dry all my tears
Then whisper sweet
Little things in my ear
Hugging and a kissing
Oh, what we've been missing
Lover man, oh, where can you be

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Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Harris April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, Holiday had a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. more »

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Written by: James O. Davis, Jimmy Sherman, Roger J. Ramirez

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Song Documentation
"Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" is a popular American jazz standard originally written by Jimmy Davis, Roger Ramirez, and James Sherman in 1941.
Barbra Streisand's Interpretation
Barbra Streisand, a multi-talented artist known for her singing, acting, and directing skills, recorded her version of "Lover Man" in 1965, including it on her album "My Name Is Barbra, Two…". - This would be the only album by Streisand that is not one of the Top 10 studio albums but still received a gold certificate. - As expected of her powerful and emotive style, Streisand's rendition is notable for its powerful vocal interpretation, making it a standout among the many covers of this song.
Billie Holiday's Contribution
Billie Holiday first recorded "Lover Man" in 1944, which became one of her most popular songs. - This recording is notable as it represents a period when Holiday was at her peak vocally, and her rendition is regarded as a classic interpretation of the song. - The song peaked at No. 16 on the pop charts and No. 5 on the R&B charts when Holiday released it. - It was also the first time in her career that Holiday had enough clout to command a string section on record, a luxury usually reserved for more mainstream singers.
Impact on Jazz
"Lover Man" has been covered by dozens of musicians and is considered a staple in the standard jazz repertoire. - Even today, both Streisand and Holiday's renditions continue to influence many artists across genres, reflecting the enduring power and versatility of this song.
Cultural Significance
In 1989, Billie Holiday's version of "Lover Man" was granted induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing its qualitative or historical significance.
Film Inclusion
The song has been included in various films and documentaries, including "Lady Sings the Blues", a 1972 film loosely based on the life of Billie Holiday, where the song was performed by Diana Ross.

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