Bless You
Tony Orlando
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Ev'ry time I faced the world, I just had to cry. I stood alone with no love of my own, But then you happened by, Oh darlin', Bless You, Bless ev'ry breath that you take, Bless ev'ry move that you make so perfectly, And bless your little heart for lovin' me, Uuh, Bless You, Bless you, child! Till you smiled and took my hand, I felt kinda small, But you stood by me for the whole world to see, And then I was ten feet tall, Oh darlin', Bless You, Bless ev'ry breath that you take, Bless ev'ry move that you make so perfectly, And bless your little heart for lovin' me. Ev'ry time I faced the world, I just had to cry. I stood alone with no love of my own, But then you happened by, Oh darlin', Bless You, Bless ev'ry breath that you take, Bless ev'ry move that you make so perfectly, And bless your little heart for lovin' me, Uuh, Bless You, Bless you, child! Till you smiled and took my hand, I felt kinda small, But you stood by me for the whole world to see, And then I was ten feet tall, Oh darlin', Bless You, Bless ev'ry breath that you take, Bless ev'ry move that you make so perfectly,
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
Lyrics © DistroKid, DYAD Music Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
13 facts about this song
Genre"Bless You" is a song part of the Pop genre, indicating an appealing or engaging tune that is loved by a vast segment of music fans.
|
ArtistThe song is performed by Tony Orlando, a popular American singer known for his group Tony Orlando and Dawn.
|
Release Date"Bless You" was originally released in 1961, showing its historical relevance in the music industry.
|
Chart SuccessThe song reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became Tony Orlando's first Top 20 hit.
|
OriginThe Song Brewers was actually the first group to record "Bless You" for a demo, however, it became widely recognized after Tony Orlando covered it.
|
Record LabelThe song was released under Epic Records, a big name in the music industry.
|
Song DurationWith a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 14 seconds, the song fits well within the typical length of pop songs during the early 60s.
|
RelevanceIts success got Tony Orlando signed to Epic Records as a teenager, enhancing his music career.
|
Unique FactDespite being popular, Tony Orlando has admitted that he does not remember recording this song due to the large number of songs he was recording at that time.
|
Trivia"Bless You" was a hit at the same time "Runaround Sue" by Dion was popular, and both songs were actually recorded in the same studios - the Bell Sound Studios.
|
LinkageThe song’s success led to Tony Orlando's first appearance on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, one of America's best-known music programs at the time.
|
Influence"Bless You" has influenced other artists, with a few covers made over the years. A notable cover was done by Jimmy Beasley in 1962.
|
AuthorsThe song was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, both popular and successful songwriters during this era.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Bless You Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 13 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/28948695/Tony+Orlando/Bless+You>.
Discuss the Bless You Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In