This Is All I Ask

Frank Sinatra

About This Is All I Ask

"This Is All I Ask" is a popular song written by Gordon Jenkins in 1958. Jenkins considered this his finest composition, and he recorded it in arrangements he wrote for Nat King Cole, Harry Nilsson, Tiny Tim, Tony Bennett, and Frank Sinatra.


Year:
1990
3:03
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As I approach the prime of my life
I find I have the time of my life
Learning to enjoy at my leisure
All the simple pleasures
And so I happily concede
This is all I ask
This is all I need

Beautiful girls
Walk a little slower
When you walk by me
Lingering sunsets
Stay a little longer
With the lonely sea
Children everywhere
When you shoot
At bad men, shoot at me
Take me to that strange
Enchanted land grown-ups
Seldom understand

Wandering rainbows
Leave a bit of color
For my heart to own
Stars in the sky
Make my wish come true
Before the night has flown
And let the music play
As long as there's a song to sing
Then I will stay younger than Spring

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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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Written by: Gordon Jenkins

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8 facts about this song

Original Release
The song "This Is All I Ask" was originally written by Gordon Jenkins. It was first released in 1958 as a part of Jenkins's album "The Future Is Forever".
Frank Sinatra's Version
Frank Sinatra's rendition of "This Is All I Ask" was first revealed in 1965 on his album "September Of My Years." This album is recognized for bringing Sinatra a Grammy Award for Album Of The Year.
Tony Bennett's Rendition
Tony Bennett, another iconic performer, also covered "This Is All I Ask". It was recorded for his 1963 album "I Wanna Be Around." This album attained a gold status from RIAA, demonstrating its popularity.
Nat King Cole's Interpretation
Nat King Cole was yet another renowned artist who performed "This Is All I Ask". His version can be found on his 1965 album "The Nat King Cole Story".
Rendition Differences
Each artist brought his unique style to the song, with Sinatra's known for his deep and resonant voice, Bennett's for his emotional and jazz-infused delivery, and Cole's for his smooth and soulful vocal style.
Grammy Recognition
In 2013, Tony Bennett's duet version of "This Is All I Ask" with Josh Groban sold over one million digital copies and got nominated for a Grammy in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category.
Song's Impact
Over years, "This Is All I Ask" has been covered by many artists, showing its enduring appeal. It's a heartfelt song about aging and the desire to be remembered, themes that resonate with many people.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics ask for very simple things, conveying the message of cherishing simple moments in life, which has certainly contributed to its lasting popularity and impact on listeners.

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