Loggins is best known for writing and recording the Top Ten hit Please Come to Boston in 1974. However, he also wrote Pieces of April, which became a Top Twenty Hit in 1973. He has written material for Restless Heart, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, Gary Morris, Alabama, Toby Keith and Don Williams. He recorded a #1 Country song as a duet with Anne Murray in 1984 called Nobody Loves Me like You Do which also won a CMA Award for Vocal Duo of the Year. Those familiar with the Masters Golf Tournament will also have heard the theme Augusta, also written by Loggins.
Pieces Of April
Dave Loggins Lyrics
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And the feeling that we both shared and the love that we called ours
We knew no time for sadness, that's a road we each had crossed
We were living a time meant for us, and even when it would rain
we would laugh it off.
I've got pieces of April, I keep them in a memory bouquet
I've got pieces of April, it's a morning in May
We stood on the crest of summer, beneath an oak that blossomed green
Feeling as I did in April, not really knowing what it means
But it must be then that you stand beside me now to make me feel this way
Just as I did in April, but it's a morning in May.
I've got pieces of April, I keep them in a memory bouquet
I've got pieces of April, but it's a morning in May
I've got pieces of April, I keep them in a memory bouquet
I've got pieces of April, but it's a morning in May
"Pieces of April" is a song by American country music singer-songwriter Dave Loggins released in 1972. The song tells the story of a couple who spent a lovely time together during the spring month of April. They shared their love with one another and knew no time for sadness. They laughed off the rain and were living in this blissful moment. The singer references that he has kept memories of April in a memory bouquet, like a bunch of flowers. When the summer came, they stood under an oak tree that blossomed green, feeling like they did in April. This moment awoke a feeling of longing for his lover, who is not with him anymore, but somehow he still feels close.
The singer still remembers the happiness of the time they spent together and has kept those memories close to him. He realizes that the months have gone by, and it's now May, which signifies that time has passed, but he still misses the moments he spent with his lover. The pieces of April are the memories of their love that he kept, just as a bouquet of memorable flowers. The song's bittersweet and nostalgic tone conveyed the message that the memories of loved ones can stay with us even when they are not physically present, and we can cherish them.
Line by Line Meaning
April gave us springtime and the promise of the flowers
April symbolized springtime and the hope of blooming flowers
And the feeling that we both shared and the love that we called ours
It was a time when we both felt the same way, and we thought we had something special
We knew no time for sadness, that's a road we each had crossed
We had already overcome sadness and decided to live for the moment
We were living a time meant for us, and even when it would rain we would laugh it off.
It was a time that was meant for us, and even when things didn't go as planned, we were able to stay positive and laugh it off
I've got pieces of April, I keep them in a memory bouquet
I have memories of that special time in my life, and I keep them close to my heart
I've got pieces of April, it's a morning in May
The memories I have of April are still with me, even though it is now May
We stood on the crest of summer, beneath an oak that blossomed green
We were enjoying the peak of the summer season, and we stood underneath a flourishing oak tree
Feeling as I did in April, not really knowing what it means
I was reminiscing about that special time in April and trying to understand its significance
But it must be then that you stand beside me now to make me feel this way
I realize that the reason I feel this way now is because of the person who stood beside me in April
Just as I did in April, but it's a morning in May.
I feel the same way now as I did in April, even though time has passed and it is now May
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID LOGGINS
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P. R.
I was in high school when Three Dog Night's version came out and had never heard Dave Loggins' until today. It's always been one of my favorite songs but it has a very special meaning now. I lost my dad to dementia last week and today, this morning in May, is his funeral. I woke up at 5:30am thinking of this song. I will always have those pieces of April of dad and me. RIP Daddy.
ONLY BOSS LION 🦁☀️
Love his voice. The song is perfect. ♥️
Susan Gill
This is one of the prettiest songs of the 70s. Thanks, Dave; another masterpiece.
Cynthia Sammy
Susan Gill I agree. Life was lovely in the 70’s when we were young. Carefree n always in love.
T Gaskin
Beautiful version, his singing talents have never truly been appreciated the way they should have. His voice is so pure and clear.
skeeter blanton
Beautifully done, especially the finish....What a voice.....Well done Dave
shineonugrzydieman
Beautifully written and performed
monelle
Fabulous recording. Great song, great voice. The very first time I heard it, I knew it should have been #1 on the charts.
Blake Gregory
His music was the most beautiful of that era.....His voice and ability so underrated.
Cynthia Fitzgerald-Rowe
I absolutely love this version!! Beautiful!