Answer Me
Frankie Laine
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ANSWER ME OH MY LOVE JUST WHAT SIN HAVE I BEEN GUILTY OF TELL ME HOW I CAME TO LOSE YOUR LOVE PLEASE ANSWER ME MY LOVE YOU WERE MINE YESTERDAY I BELIEVED THAT LOVE WAS HERE TO STAY WON'T YOU TELL ME WHERE I'VE GONE ASTRAY PLEASE ANSWER ME MY LOVE IF YOU'RE HAPPIER WITHOUT ME I'LL TRY NOT TO CARE BUT IF YOU STILL THINK ABOUT ME PLEASE LISTEN TO MY PRAYER YOU MUST KNOW I'VE BEEN TRUE WON'T YOU SAY THAT WE CAN START ANEW IN MY SORROW NOW I TURN TO YOU PLEASE ANSWER ME MY LOVE
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Written by: JONATHAN RICHARD MORE, MATT DAVID BLACK
Lyrics © BOURNE CO., EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Answer Me" by Frankie Laine is widely recognized as a pop and traditional pop song.
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Release InformationThe song was released in 1953, showcasing the popular music style of that era.
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lyrical CompositionThe lyrics of "Answer Me" were penned by notable songwriters Carl Sigman and Gerhard Winkler.
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Chart AchievementsUpon its release, Frankie Laine's rendition of "Answer Me" reached number 4 on the US pop charts and was a big hit in UK as well.
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Alterations in LyricsOriginally, the song was written in German by Gerhard Winkler and Fred Rauch. When Carl Sigman translated it into English, there was a controversy over its religiosity because it sounded like a man demanding answers from God. The BBC banned it until the lyrics were modified to sound like a man pleading a woman for love.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several famous artists, such as Nat King Cole, Petula Clark, Connie Francis, and Joni James, among others.
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Notable PerformancesFrankie Laine's rendition of "Answer Me" remains one of his most famous performances and is still played on old-time radio stations today.
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Unique StyleThe song perfectly captures Laine's unique singing style - a mix of jazz, blues and pop which earned him a massive following in the 1950s.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label Columbia Records, one of the leading record labels in the world.
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LongevityDespite being released nearly 70 years ago, "Answer Me" continues to be enjoyed today, demonstrating the timeless appeal of Laine's music and the song's lyrical depth. It remains one of Frankie Laine's most notable contributions to music.
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