Violets for Your Furs

Frank Sinatra

About Violets for Your Furs

"Violets for Your Furs" is a 1941 song written by Matt Dennis with words by Tom Adair, and first recorded in that year by Tommy Dorsey's orchestra with vocals by Frank Sinatra. The song describes the wearing of violets with furs on an evening in Manhattan.


Year:
1954
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It was winter in Manhattan
Falling snow flakes filled the air
The streets were covered with a film of ice
But a little simple magic
That I heard about somewhere
Changed the weather all around
Just within a thrice

I bought you violets for your furs
And it was Spring for a while, remember
I bought you violets for your furs
And there was April in that December
The snow drifted down on the flowers
And it melted where it lay

The snow looked like dew and the blossoms
As on a summer day

I bought you violets for your furs
And there was blue in the wintry sky
Then you pinned my violets to your furs
And gave a lift to the crowds passing by
You smiled at me so sweetly
Since then one thought occurs
That we fell in love completely
The day I bought you violets for your furs

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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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Written by: THOMAS M. ADAIR, MATT DENNIS

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10 facts about this song

Artist
"Violets for Your Furs" is a song performed by the iconic American singer Frank Sinatra. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide.
Release
The track was initially released in 1954 as a part of Frank Sinatra's album "Songs for Young Lovers". This was his eighth studio album.
Composer and lyricist
The song was penned by Matt Dennis and Tom Adair. Matt Dennis was a significant composer, pianist, and singer, while Tom Adair is known for his contributions to the American popular song form.
Sinatra’s renditions
Sinatra's rendition of "Violets for Your Furs" is often praised for his controlled vocals and emotional delivery, demonstrating his stylistic development in the mid-1950s.
Music Style
This song along with others in Sinatra's "Songs for Young Lovers" album showcases the crooner's transition from up-tempo swing numbers to a more intimate, sensitive style that later became his signature.
Cover Versions
Over time, other artists have covered "Violets for Your Furs," including the complete reproduction of the entire "Songs for Young Lovers" album by the Canadian singer Michael Bublé.
Album success
The album "Songs for Young Lovers" reached number five on the Billboard album charts in 1955, thus emphasising the success and wide acceptance of "Violets for Your Furs" and other tracks in the collection.
Inspirational
The song has been known to influence several artists in the jazz and pop genres for its lyrical depth and Sinatra's compelling vocal interpretation.
Charts
Although Sinatra had many chart-topping hits, "Violets for Your Furs" is not known to have been released as a single or to have achieved individual chart success. However, its contribution to the popular and influential album provides it with its notable reputation.
Arrangement
The orchestration for Sinatra's "Violets for Your Furs" was done by the renowned American music arranger, Nelson Riddle. This partnership cultivated a symbiotic relationship that brought Sinatra significant critical acclaim, thus playing a vital role in shaping Sinatra's musical career.

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