Time on My Hands
Vincent Youmans
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When the day fades away into twilight The moon is my light of love In the night, I am quite a romancer I find an answer above To being me consolation, you're my inspiration This is my imagination. Time on my hands, you in my arms Nothing but love in view, then you fall Once and for all, I'll see my dreams come true Moments to spare for someone you care for Our love affair for two With time on my hands and you in my arms And love in my heart all for you.
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Written by: Harold Adamson, Mack Gordon, Vincent Youmans
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10 facts about this song
Music Composer"Time on My Hands" was composed by Vincent Youmans. Youmans was an American songwriter and Broadway producer known for creating popular songs like "Tea for Two" and "I Want to Be Happy."
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LyricistsThe song's lyrics were written by Harold Adamson and Mack Gordon. Both were prominent lyricists of the era, with Mack Gordon being nominated for nine Oscars over his career, winning for Best Song once, while Harold Adamson grabbed five nominations.
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DebutThe song was first introduced in the London revue Smiles, which opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on November 18, 1930.
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Popular CoversIt has been performed by various singers, such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, and John Coltrane. Its interpretation by different artists showcases its versatility and timeless appeal.
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Jazz StandardOver the years, "Time on My Hands" has become a jazz standard. It is covered frequently due to its beautiful melody and lyrical depth.
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Film AppearanceThe song was used in the 1948 film When My Baby Smiles at Me.
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Album InclusionJohn Coltrane included his rendition of "Time on My Hands" in his 1962 album "Ballads." His version is still regarded as one of the best renditions of the song.
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Guitar InstrumentationNotably, Django Reinhardt, a pioneering virtuoso jazz guitarist, made an instrumental version of "Time on My Hands" which added to the song's popularity.
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ComplexityThe song's harmonic complexity has been noted by several musicians and critics which is why it is frequently chosen for improvisation, especially in Jazz music.
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Enduring PopularityDespite being composed over 90 years ago, "Time on My Hands" continues to be a popular choice for singers and musicians, cementing its place in the canon of classic American songs.
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