Summer Is Over

Dusty Springfield

About Summer Is Over

"Summer is Over" is a 1960s song, most notably sung by Dusty Springfield.


Year:
1964
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The night runs away with the day
The grass that was green is now hay
The world goes around without even a sound
And it looks like the summer is over

The rains tumble down in the sky
Young swallows have learned how to fly
The leaves that were green are no longer so green
And it looks like the summer is over

The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June

The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over

The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June

The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over

And it looks like the summer is over

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Dusty Springfield

Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien OBE (16 April 1939 – 2 March 1999), known professionally as Dusty Springfield, was an English pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s. With her distinctive sensual sound, she was an important blue-eyed soul singer, and at her peak was one of the most successful British female performers, with six top 20 singles on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and sixteen on the United Kingdom Singles Chart from 1963 to 1989. She is a member of both the US Rock and Roll and UK Music Halls of Fame. International polls have named Springfield among the best female rock artists of all time. Her image, supported by a peroxide blonde beehive hairstyle, evening gowns, and heavy make-up, made her an icon of the … more »

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Written by: CLIVE WESTLAKE, TOM SPRINGFIELD

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Summer Is Over" is a song recorded by British singer and pop icon Dusty Springfield, a singer known for her unique voice and contribution to the pop music of the 1960s and 70s.
Release Date
Theories suggest that the song was originally recorded during Dusty's most prolific period around the late 1960s or early 1970s, but it was only officially released in 2011.
Posthumous Release
The song was released posthumously after Dusty Springfield’s death in 1999. Its delayed release only increased anticipation among the singer's fans.
Album Details
"Summer Is Over" is a track from the album "Faithful," which is Dusty Springfield’s long-lost third album for Atlantic Records. The album was fully completed in 1971 but was shelved by Atlantic and never officially released until 2015.
Co-writers
"Summer Is Over" was a collaborative effort between Jim Webb and John Bahler. Webb is renowned for penning hits like "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and "Up, Up and Away."
Uniquely Structured
The song is notable for its complex and rich orchestration, and its change in tempo halfway through, which is a signature of many of Webb's compositions.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics discuss the end of a summer romance, an often-used theme in pop music that resonates with many listeners due to its broad relatability.
Limited Official Releases
Despite being a favourite among dedicated Springfield fans, "Summer Is Over" was not widely released as a single and has limited accessibility as a physical copy.
Vox Style
The song exhibits Springfield’s wide range and emotional delivery, which were her trademarks and have made her voice instantly recognizable.
Legacy
Springfield’s “Summer Is Over” is one of her songs that confirm her status as a music icon. Despite her death, fans continue to appreciate and discover her works, which remain significant in the music industry.

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