The Village of St. Bernadette
Andy Williams
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Ah I've traveled far, the land and the sea Beautiful places I happened to be One little town I'll never forget Is Lourdes, the village of Saint Bernadette Ave, ave, ave Maria Ave, ave, ave Maria There, like a dream, this wonderful night I gazed at the grotto aglow in the light A feeling divine swept over me there I fell to my knees as I whispered the prayer Ave, ave, ave Maria Ave, ave, ave Maria Now I am home, I'm happy to be Telling of places I've traveled to see One little town I'll never forget Is Lourdes, the village of Saint Bernadette Ave, ave, ave Maria Ave, ave, ave Maria Ave, ave, ave Maria Ave, ave, ave Maria
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Written by: EULA PARKER
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"The Village of St. Bernadette" by Andy Williams was released in the United States in November 1959 by Cadence Records.
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Chart PerformanceThis song was a chart-topping hit for Williams. It reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Best Sellers in Stores chart in 1960.
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Awards"The Village of St. Bernadette" earned Andy Williams a gold disc - a recognition awarded for selling a million copies.
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Song InspirationsThe song was inspired by the real-life place St. Bernadette, a village in southwest France, often associated with the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858.
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Song WriterThe lyrics of the song were penned by renowned songwriter Eula Parker.
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Song MeaningThe song tells of Andy's love and fascination for the village of St. Bernadette, referencing the religious connotations and miracles popularly associated with the location.
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Type of GenreFalling under the genre of traditional pop, "The Village of St. Bernadette" combines religious themes with easy-listening music.
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Spiritual ImpactFor many listeners, the song's religious undertones and powerful rendition had a profound spiritual impact, making it a favorite for many of Williams's fans.
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Album InformationIt's featured on the album entitled "Village of St. Bernadette" released in 1960, the 4th studio album by Williams, which also includes 11 other tracks.
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Distinctive TrackThe Village of St. Bernadette is viewed as one of the more distinctive tracks in Williams's music career due to its religious connotations which marked a different direction from most of his work.
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