Reaching for the Moon
Irving Berlin
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A pale new moon, a sky of blue And here am I but where are you? A dream of love would soon come true If I could reach the moon and you The moon and you appear to be So near and yet so far from me And here am I on a night in June Reaching for the moon and you I wonder if we'll ever meet My song of love is incomplete I'm just the words looking for the tune Reaching for the moon and you
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Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter Fact"Reaching for the Moon" was written by Irving Berlin, one of the greatest songwriters in American history. His career spanned more than six decades.
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Film ConnectionThe song was written for a 1930 musical film called "Reaching for the Moon," a project initially intended to be a musical, though eventually released with only one song due to the declining market for musicals at that time.
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Artist RecognitionDespite the film not being a commercial success, Berlin's song "Reaching for the Moon" received much praise and is considered a classic today.
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Song Interpretation Fact"Reaching for the Moon" has been interpreted by countless artists over the years, including Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra.
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Accompaniment FactWhen sung by Ella Fitzgerald, the song was accompanied by an orchestra under the direction of Nelson Riddle.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Reaching for the Moon" express longing and desire, with the title suggesting the act of reaching for an unattainable goal or love.
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Ella Fitzgerald FactFitzgerald's version of the song is included in her 1960 Verve Records album, "Ella Fitzgerald Sings Songs from "Let No Man Write My Epitaph"".
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Sinatra's Version FactFrank Sinatra's cover of "Reaching for the Moon" was included in his 1961 album, "Sinatra's Swingin' Session!!!"
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Timeless Appeal FactAlthough this song was written in the early 20th century, it has continued to captivate audiences, demonstrating the timeless appeal of Irving Berlin's music.
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Lyrics FactsThe song has relatively simple lyrics, yet their impact is strong due to Berlin's ability to convey intense emotion with few words.
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