Music video by Frank Sinatra performing Long Ago and Far Away (audio). (C) 2015 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment vevo.ly/5W2EkY
When I heard this song for the first time, in a very special movie to me, Cover Girl (1944) I felt that this was the most beautiful song I'd ever heard. Now, hearing it sung for the first time by my favorite singer, I am in tears 🎼💙
I can never hear this song without getting a lump in my throat. I think everyone has a " long ago and far away" Moment in their lives with which they can identify. It is sublime. music from this era works on a completely different part of our psyche from what we have nowadays. deeper, more resonant. I'm glad the song means as much to you as it does to me.
Just listened to a couple of other fine versions of this great song and then I turned to Frank .......and realised why he was incomparable. The timbre of his voice, the pacing, the feeling -- a class apart.
Way past your bedtime Only kiddin', kids Long ago and far away, I dreamed a dream one day And now that dream is here beside me Long the skies were overcast but now the clouds have passed You're here at last Chills run up and down my spine, Aladdin's lamp is mine The dream I dreamed was not denied me Just one look and then I knew That all I longed for long ago was you Chills run up and down my spine, Aladdin's lamp is mine The dream I dreamed was not denied me Just one look and then I knew That all I longed for long ago was you
"It's way past your bedtime." Very funny. This sounds like it might be from Mr. Francis' Hollywood Bowl concert c. 1946. Mr. Sinatra at the top of his game showing extraordinary control over all aspects of his vocalizing. Perhaps an Axel Stordahl arrangement?
What a romantic and passionate song sung by a commensurate vocalist and actor. This song brings tears to my eyes also. Does anyone know who wrote it? 🥰👍
Nobody can deny whatever he touched vocally was magic, it's his comments when he was not singing that always got him into trouble. ie "Way past your bedtime"...not funny although his fans love the stupid remark.
