I Will Wait for You
Bobby Darin
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If it takes forever, I will wait for you For a thousand summers, I will wait for you Till you're back beside me, till I'm holding you Till I hear you sigh here in my arms Anywhere you wander, anywhere you go Every day just remember how I love you so In your heart believe what in my heart I know That forevermore I'll wait for you The clock'll tick away the hours one by one Then the time will come when all the waiting's done The time when you return and find me here and run Straight to my waiting arms If it takes forever, I will wait for you For a thousand summers, I will wait for you Till you're here beside me, till I'm touching you And forevermore sharing your love
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Written by: KEVIN HUNTER
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Song's Original Release"I Will Wait for You" was originally a French song titled "Je ne pourrai jamais vivre sans toi", composed by Michel Legrand for the 1964 French film "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg".
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Michel Legrand's ContributionMichel Legrand, a prolific French composer and jazz pianist, originally composed the music for "I Will Wait for You". His version was instrumental, setting the mood for the film.
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English AdaptationThe English version of the song, "I Will Wait for You", was adapted from the French original by Norman Gimbel. The English translation maintains the song's concept about unwavering love.
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Andy Williams' VersionPopular crooner Andy Williams recorded his version of "I Will Wait for You" in 1966. His smooth vocal style and orchestral arrangement made this song a popular choice for romantic occasions.
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Astrud Gilberto's InterpretationNoted Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto, known for her success in the 60's with "The Girl from Ipanema", made a notable recording of "I Will Wait for You".
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Bobby Darin's RecordingSwing musician and actor Bobby Darin also made a popular version of "I Will Wait for You" during his successful mid-60's peak.
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Cher's RecordingCher recorded "I Will Wait for You" as well, showcasing her versatile vocal range and emotive singing style with this classic tune.
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Frank Sinatra's CoverLegendary crooner Frank Sinatra also lent his voice to an interpretation of "I Will Wait for You" in the late 60's, making it popular among his fans.
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Liza Minnelli's PerformanceMusical theatre star and actress Liza Minnelli has performed "I Will Wait for You" in her concerts, incorporating this classic track into her extensive musical repertoire.
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Matt Monro's VersionKnown as "The Man with the Golden Voice", English singer Matt Monro covered "I Will Wait for You" in his exceptionally smooth style.
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Petula Clark's RecordingEnglish singer Petula Clark, famous for hits like "Downtown", also covered "I Will Wait for You", adding her unique vocal warmth to the song.
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Roger Williams' RenditionPianist Roger Williams rendered an instrumental cover of "I Will Wait for You" that presented the simple beauty of Legrand's composition.
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The Walker Brothers' VersionThe Walker Brothers, an American pop group, put their harmonic spin on "I Will Wait for You", adding layers of lush vocal harmonies to this romantic ballad.
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Song's UniquenessDespite being covered by so many remarkable artists, each rendition of "I Will Wait for You" has its own distinct style, demonstrating the versatility of the song and its universal themes.
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