Our Love Affair
Tommy Dorsey
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Our love affair was meant to be It's me for you dear, and you for me We'll fuss, we'll quarrel and tears start to brew But after the tears our love will smile through I'm sure that I could never hide The thrill I get when you're by my side And when we're older we'll proudly declare Wasn't ours a lovely love affair Our love affair was meant to be It's me for you dear, and you for me We'll fuss, we'll quarrel and tears start to brew But after the tears our love will smile through I'm sure that I could never hide The thrill I get when you're by my side And when we're older we'll proudly declare Wasn't ours a lovely love affair
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Written by: ARTHUR FREED, ROGER EDENS
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10 facts about this song
History and Release"Our Love Affair" is a song performed by Tommy Dorsey, a famous American jazz trombonist, composer, conductor, and bandleader. The song was released in the 1940s.
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Movie FeatureThe song became well-known after it was featured in the 1940 movie "Strike Up the Band," starring Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney.
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Composer Credit"Our Love Affair" was composed by the notable American songwriter and producer Roger Edens, who often collaborated with other artists during the 'Golden Age of Hollywood'.
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Chart SuccessAfter its release, "Our Love Affair" achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard charts in October 1940.
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Vocal ContributionThe song features vocals by Frank Sinatra, who was one of the main singers in Tommy Dorsey's band. This was during the early years of Sinatra's career before he became a successful solo artist.
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Recording"Our Love Affair" was recorded on August 29, 1940, with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.
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Style ClassificationLike most of Dorsey's work, "Our Love Affair" is classified as Big Band and swing music, both popular genres during the mid-20th century.
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Orchestra MembersFeatured in the recording of "Our Love Affair" were notable orchestra members such as trumpeter Ziggy Elman and drummer Buddy Rich, contributing to the memorable and distinctive sound of Dorsey's music.
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Influence"Our Love Affair" and other songs performed by Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra helped shape the sound of popular music in the mid-20th century with Dorsey's influence reaching into jazz, swing, and mainstream pop.
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LegacyThe song continues to be recognized as one of the classics of the Big Band Era, with its compelling melody and Sinatra's vocals capturing the mood of the time.
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