From March 13 to April 9, 1940 Sinatra sang with the Tommy Dorsey Band at the New York Paramount, the venue in which he, as a solo singer, caused pandemonium during the coming years. On record, Sinatra cut 29 singles with Dorsey during 1941 and was named Male Vocalist of the Year by Billboard that May. His departure from the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra was announced on stage at the Circle Theatre in Indianapolis on August 28, 1942
I'll Be Seeing You
Frank Sinatra & Tommy Dorsey Lyrics
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In all the old, familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day through
In that small cafe
The park across the way
The children's carousel
The wishing well
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely, summer's day
And everything that's bright and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
The song I'll Be Seeing You is a classic love song that is full of nostalgia and longing. It was written in 1938 by Irving Kahal and Sammy Fain, and became very popular during the Second World War, providing a bittersweet soundtrack for the soldiers and their loved ones. The song was then recorded by many artists, but it was made famous by Frank Sinatra & Tommy Dorsey's rendition.
The lyrics themselves speak of the desire to see someone who is no longer there. The singer of the song is haunted by the memory of their loved one, and they can see them in all the familiar places they used to go together. The small cafe, the park across the way, the children's carousel, the chestnut tree, and the wishing well all remind them of their beloved. The singer also expresses how they will find the memory of their loved one in every lovely summer day and all things that are bright and gay. They hope to find them in the morning sun and even looking at the moon at night. The song is full of hope and promise that despite the distance, love remains present and alive.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be seeing you
I will always remember you and your memory will constantly be with me.
In all the old, familiar places
I will see you in all the familiar places we visited together and have shared memories of.
That this heart of mine embraces
My heart yearns for the places where we spent quality time together.
All day through
Throughout the day, my mind will be occupied with the memories of times spent with you.
In that small cafe
I will see you in that small cafe where we had our first date.
The park across the way
I'll remember you every time I pass by the park where we talked for hours under the shade of the big oak tree.
The children's carousel
I'll see you laughing together on the merry-go-round at the county fair.
The chestnut tree
The chestnut tree that stands tall and proud in the park where we shared our first kiss.
The wishing well
The wishing well where we tossed a coin together and wished for a future filled with love and joy.
In every lovely, summer's day
The beautiful and vibrant summer days will remind me of you.
And everything that's bright and gay
Every joyful moment and happy memory will bring back the image of you in my mind.
I'll always think of you that way
I'll always remember you as the light of my life, illuminating every moment with your presence.
I'll find you in the morning sun
I'll think of you first thing in the morning when the sun rises, as it reminds me of the warmth and love in your heart.
And when the night is new
Late at night, when the darkness seems to envelop everything, I'll still see you in my mind, happy and radiant.
I'll be looking at the moon
As I gaze at the moon, I'll be thinking of the countless beautiful moments we shared together, feeling blessed to have had you in my life.
But I'll be seeing you
Despite the distance and time between us, I will always carry your memory in my heart and never forget the love we shared.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Kahal, Sammy Fain
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@tombunton8848
My Dad and Mother's favorite song. I always wondered what their memories were when this song was played over the radio and they would stare at each other. I was born in 1948 and even at a very young age, I knew it was special to them. This is a goodbye song from World War II and thank God they made it through and my Dad came home or I would not be here.
@Its0slimey7862
I'm only 14 and yet this music is better than any of this new stuff, reminds me of the mighty eighth Air Force Museum near where I live
@nicolasberrocal6914
Please play this music to your sons/daughters so we can pass such beauty from generation to generation.
@navymusician822
Absolutely
@JTFSIX
My daughter is 11 and I play this type of music for her
@proudguy
We don't have those anymore. Immigrants instead of children, and they don't care for our culture.
@departmentofmanagmentfortb8058
Please Do
@scotnick59
It IS gorgeous stuff, right enough
@george6113
SO BEAUTIFUL I PLAYED THIS STUFF IN LOCAL BANDS. AT 96 I STILL LOVE IT
@gregorykayne6054
Thank you for playing it.