A Blossom Fell
Dickie Valentine
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A blossom fell from off a tree It settled softly on the lips you turned to me The gypsies say and I know why "A falling blossom only touches lips that lie" A blossom fell and very soon I saw you kissing someone new beneath the moon I thought you loved me, you said you loved me We planned together to dream forever The dream has ended, for true love died The night a blossom fell and touched two lips that lied A blossom fell and very soon I saw you kissing someone new beneath the moon I thought you loved me, you said you loved me We planned together to dream forever The dream has ended, for true love died The night a blossom fell and touched two lips that lied
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Written by: Howard Barnes, Harold Cornelius, Dominic John
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundDickie Valentine was an English pop singer in the 1950s, while Nat King Cole was an American jazz pianist and vocalist, widely recognized as one of the most important and influential musicians of the 20th century.
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Song Release"A Blossom Fell" was released in 1955. At the time, two versions by both artists - Valentine and Cole - competed in the UK Singles Chart.
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Chart PerformanceDickie Valentine's version of "A Blossom Fell" peaked at No. 10 in the UK charts, while Nat King Cole's version of the song reached No. 2.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Howard Barnes, Harold Cornelius, and Dominic John. They were all renowned songwriters of that era.
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Lyrical Interpretation"A Blossom Fell" is a sentimental ballad that tells a tale about a love that has sadly ended. It uses the imagery of a blossom falling from a tree to symbolize the end of this relationship.
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Nat King Cole Album"A Blossom Fell" is one song from Nat King Cole's 1955 album titled "Unforgettable". This album is considered one of his most successful and iconic.
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Style of MusicBoth versions of the song are manifestations of the prevalent musical styles of their time - pop and jazz respectively, which were popular in the 1950s.
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DJing HistoryDuring the 1950s, disc jockeys (DJs) arose as a major force in shaping music tastes, in an age where television had not fully developed nationwide. The different versions of "A Blossom Fell" being played on the radio, played a role in promoting both artists' careers.
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Impact on CareerThe song gave both Dickie Valentine and Nat King Cole commercial success and further established them as influential performers of the 1950s.
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LegacyDespite being recorded more than six decades ago, "A Blossom Fell" has been covered by various artists since then, demonstrating the timeless appeal of the song.
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