By the Light of the Silvery Moon
Sarah Vaughan, Doris Day
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By the light of the silvery moon I want to spoon To my honey I'll croon love's tune Honey moon, keep a-shinin' in June Your silvery beams will bring love's dreams We'll be cuddlin' soon By the silvery moon Place - park, scene - dark Silvery moon is shining through the trees Cast - two, me - you Summer kisses floating on the breeze Act one, be done Dialog - where would ya like to spoon? My cue, with you Underneath the silvery moon By the light of the silvery moon I want to spoon To my honey I'll croon love's tune Honey moon, keep a-shinin' in June Your silvery beams will bring love's dreams We'll be cuddlin' soon by the silvery moon Act two, Scene - new Roses blooming all around the place Cast - three, You - me Preacher with a solemn-looking face Choir sings, bell rings Preacher: You are wed forever more Act two, all though Every night the same encore By the light, not the dark but the light Of the silvery moon, not the sun but the moon I want to spoon, not croon, but spoon To my honey I'll croon love's tune Honeymoon, honey moon, honey moon Keep a-shinin' in June Your silvery beams will bring love's dreams We'll be cuddlin' soon By the silvery moon The silvery moon...
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Written by: Edward Madden, Gus Edwards
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"By the Light of the Silvery Moon" is classified under the genres of Traditional Pop and Vocal Jazz.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in the year 1953, as a part of the soundtrack of the movie of the same title.
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Movie CollaborationThis Doris Day song is popularly recognized because of its inclusion in the movie "By the Light of the Silvery Moon," where Doris Day herself starred.
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Historical AspectThe song was originally published in 1909, with music by Gus Edwards and lyrics by Edward Madden.
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Song InfluenceThe song is considered a classic staple of early 20th-century popular song, and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
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Notable PerformancesDoris Day's version of the song was used in the 1981 horror film "An American Werewolf" in London.
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Commercial PerformanceThe song was a hit during that time and contributed greatly to the popularity of the movie.
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Song DurationDoris Day's version of the song "By the Light of the Silvery Moon" is about 2 minutes and 55 seconds long.
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Billboard RatingsWhile there are no available charts for this specific song in 1953, the soundtrack of the movie, including this song, was very popular during its time.
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Customary UseThe song "By the Light of the Silvery Moon" became so popular that it was often sung during family gatherings and community events, creating a sense of nostalgia and marking it as a piece of Americana.
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