Shanghai Breezes

John Denver

About Shanghai Breezes

"Shanghai Breezes" is the title of a popular song by the American singer-songwriter John Denver. Released as a single from his 1982 album Seasons of the Heart, "Shanghai Breezes" would become Denver's fifteenth and final Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at #31 during the spring of 1982. It also became the singer's ninth #1 song on the adult contemporary chart.


Year:
1982
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It's funny how you sound as if you're right next door
When you're really half a world away
I just can't seem to find the words I'm looking for
To say the things that I want to say
I can't remember when I felt so close to you
It's almost more than I can bear
Though I seem a half a million miles from you
You are in my heart and living there

And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see
It's the same old sun up in the sky
And your voice in my ear is like heaven to me
Like the breezes here in old Shanghai

There are lovers who walk hand in hand in the park
And lovers who walk all alone
There are lovers who lie unafraid in the dark
And lovers who long for home
I couldn't leave you even if I wanted to
You're in my dreams and always near
And especially when I sing the songs I wrote for you
You are in my heart and living there

And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see
It's the same old sun up in the sky
And your face in my dreams is like heaven to me
Like the breezes here in old Shanghai

Shanghai breezes, cool and clearing
Evening's sweet caress
Shanghai breezes, soft and gentle
Remind me of your tenderness

And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see
It's the same old sun up in the sky
And your love in my life is like heaven to me
Like the breezes here in old Shanghai

And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see
It's the same old sun up in the sky
And your love in my life is like heaven to me
Like the breezes here in old Shanghai
Just like the breezes here in old Shanghai

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John Denver

Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. His greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. Throughout his life, Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed. He performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his enthusiasm for music, and relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country and western, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning him 1… more »

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Written by: JOHN DENVER

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5 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Shanghai Breezes" was released in 1982. It is a song by John Denver from the album "Seasons of the Heart". - In the US, the song reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Lyrics and Theme
The song's lyrics are about the love between two people who are apart, using metaphors of changing seasons and the distance between Shanghai and Denver. - It's one of the songs Denver wrote about his then-wife Annie.
Music Composition
It's a soft folk song with a running time of approximately 3 minutes and 11 seconds. - It features a gentle melody and Denver's characteristic soft vocal delivery.
Song Inspiration
"Shanghai Breezes" was inspired by a trip Denver made to China. - It is a reflection of his experiences and the cultural contrast he witnessed.
Performance and Legacy
The song is often praised for its heartfelt lyrics and calming melody. - It has maintained its place in John Denver's legacy, often featured in compilations and covered by other artists.

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