Longfellow Serenade
Neil Diamond
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Lonfellow serenade Such were the plans I'd made For she was a lady And I was a dreamer With only words to trade You know that I was born for a night like this Warmed by a stolen kiss For I was lonely And she was lonely Ride, come on baby, ride Let me make your dreams come true I'll sing my song Let me make it warm for you I'll weave his web of rhyme Upon the summer night We'll leave this worldly time On his winged flight Then come, and as we lay Beside this sleepy glade There I will sing to you My Longfellow serenade Longfellow serenade Such were the plans I made But she was a lady As deep as a river And through the night, we stayed And in my way, I loved her as none before Loved her with words and more For she was lonely And I was lonely Ride, come on baby, ride Let me make you dreams come true I'll sing my song Let me sing my song Let me make it warm for you I'll weave this web of rhyme Upon the summer night We'll leave this worldly time On his winged flight Then come, and as we lay Beside this sleepy glade There I will sing to you My Longfellow serenade
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Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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10 facts about this song
Background"Longfellow Serenade" is a popular track written and performed by the American singer-songwriter, Neil Diamond. The song was released in 1974 as part of his seventh studio album, Serenade.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the 19th-century American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, whose works Diamond enjoyed reading. The term "Serenade" in the title refers to a musical performance given to honor or express love for someone.
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Chart PerformanceIn terms of commercial success, "Longfellow Serenade" performed well on the charts. In the United States, the track reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and was also a top ten hit in both Canada and South Africa.
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Song StyleThe song is noted for its unique blend of soft rock and pop, which was a popular style combination during the mid-1970s.
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Music VideoA music video was also made for the song, which enhanced its popularity among audiences. The music video depicted Neil Diamond playing the piano and singing in a mid-western setting.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Longfellow Serenade" has been covered by several artists, showcasing the everlasting appeal of the song. This includes versions by artists like Willie Nelson and Rolf Harris.
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Live PerformancesNeil Diamond frequently included "Longfellow Serenade" in his setlist for live performances, demonstrating the song's popularity and significance in his repertoire.
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Awards and CertificationsThe song helped the Serenade album achieve Gold status in both United States and United Kingdom signifying sales of over 500,000 and 100,000 units respectively.
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LanguageThe song was also released in the Italian language by Diamond with the title "Serena Notte" or "Peaceful Night."
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RecognitionDespite the success of other Neil Diamond songs, "Longfellow Serenade" remains one of those tracks that fans recall fondly, testifying to its enduring popularity.
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