(Love Is) The Tender Trap
Count Basie Orchestra, Frank Sinatra
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You see a pair of laughing eyes And suddenly your sighing sighs You're thinking nothing's wrong You string along, boy, then snap! Those eyes, those sighs, they're part of the tender trap You're hand in hand beneath the trees And soon there's music in the breeze You're acting kind of smart, until your heart just goes wap! Those trees, that breeze, they're part of the tender trap Some starry night, when her kisses make you tingle She'll hold you tight, and you'll hate yourself for being single And all at once it seems so nice The folks are throwing shoes and rice You hurry to a spot, that's just a dot on the map You're hooked, you're cooked, you're caught in the tender trap Some starry night, when her kisses make you tingle She'll hold you tight, and you'll hate yourself for being single And all at once it seems so nice The folks are throwing shoes and rice You hurry to a spot that's just a dot on the map And then you wonder how it all came about It's too late now there's no gettin' out You fell in love, and love is the tender trap
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Written by: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, SAMMY CAHN
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15 facts about this song
Artists & CreatorsFrank Sinatra is the singer of "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" while the songwriting team of Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen composed it.
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Release YearThe song was first introduced by Sinatra in the 1955 film "The Tender Trap."
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Awards & Recognitions"(Love Is) The Tender Trap" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1956.
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Song ThemeThe song is about the concept of falling in love unexpectedly, referring to love as a 'tender trap'.
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Film AppearanceSinatra, in his role as Charlie Reader, sang this song in the movie over opening credits and in a scene at a New York supper club.
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Billboard RankingThe song reached number seven on the Billboard top singles chart in December 1955.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, including Debbie Reynolds (who starred in the movie with Sinatra) and Robert Palmer.
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Story Behind the SongThe song was written as the title track for the movie "The Tender Trap" in which Frank Sinatra's character is a bachelor who falls in love, despite his previous commitment-phobia.
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Style & Genre"(Love Is) The Tender Trap" is in a classic pop crooner style and represents the traditional pop music genre of the mid-1950s.
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Live PerformancesSinatra continued to sing "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" in many of his live performances throughout his career.
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Album InclusionDespite being first introduced in a film, the song later appeared on several of Frank Sinatra’s compilation albums.
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Lyricists’ StyleThe song is a prime example of Cahn and Van Heusen’s knack for catchy, engaging lyrics and memorable tunes.
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Cultural ImpactSinatra's rendition of "The Tender Trap" played a significant role in enhancing his "playboy" image during the 1950s.
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Tune & MelodyThe song is known for its upbeat, swinging melody which showcases Sinatra's vocal range and charisma.
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LegacyToday, "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" remains one of Frank Sinatra's most popular and enduring hits, loved by fans of all generations.
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