The Second Time Around
Bing Crosby
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Love is lovelier the second time around Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground It's that second time you hear your love song sung Makes you think perhaps that love, like youth, is wasted on the young Love's more comfortable the second time you fall Like a friendly home the second time you call Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found? There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found? There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around
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Written by: ARTHUR L. PORTER
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15 facts about this song
Song's Origin"The Second Time Around" is a popular song that was loosely based on a phrase in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, 'Tender is the Night.'
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Creation DateThe song was written in 1960, making it over 60 years old.
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SongwritersThe lyrics for "The Second Time Around" were written by Sammy Cahn, with the music composed by Jimmy Van Heusen.
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InspirationThe song's name "The Second Time Around" refers to finding love for the second time and it being even better than the first.
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Bing Crosby's PerformanceBing Crosby recorded "The Second Time Around" for his 1961 album 'Bing Crosby's Treasury - The Songs I Love.'
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Frank Sinatra's PerformanceFrank Sinatra had his version of "The Second Time Around" featured on his 1961 album 'Sinatra's Sinatra.'
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Oscar Nomination"The Second Time Around" was nominated for a Best Original Song Oscar in 1961 after it was featured in the film 'High Time.'
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Henry Mancini's PerformanceHenry Mancini, a famous composer and conductor, performed an instrumental version of "The Second Time Around" on his 1961 album 'Our Man in Hollywood.'
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song didn't make it to the top of the charts when it was first released, it has since become a standard in popular music.
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ImpactThe song has been recorded and performed by numerous artists throughout the years, showcasing its lasting impact on popular music.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "The Second Time Around" have often been praised for their cleverness and warmth, contributing significantly to the song's enduring popularity.
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MusicDespite being more than half a century old, the song continues to resonate with audiences today due to its melodic charm and timeless message.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is considered one of Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen's finest works.
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Pop CultureVarious versions of "The Second Time Around" have been featured in film and television throughout the years, contributing to its icon status.
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Legacy"The Second Time Around" is a classic example of the Great American Songbook, a canon of the most important and influential American popular songs of the 20th century.
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