'Les Brown and the Band of Renown' brought Doris Day into prominence with their recording of Sentimental Journey in 1945. The release of Sentimental Journey coincided with the end of WWII in Europe and was the homecoming theme for many veterans. They had nine other number-one hit songs, including I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm.
Les Brown and the Band of Renown performed with Bob Hope on radio, stage and TV for almost fifty years. They did 18 USO Tours for American troops around the world, and entertained over three million. Before the Super Bowls were televised, the Bob Hope Christmas Specials were the highest-rated programs in television history. Tony Bennett was "discovered" by Bob Hope and did his first public performance with Les and the Band.
Les Brown and the Band were also the 'house band' for the Dean Martin Variety Show, which ran for ten seasons, and for the Steve Allen show.
Les Brown and the Band of Renown performed with virtually every major performer of their time, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat "King" Cole.
In 2001, Les Brown Jr. became the full-time leader of the Band of Renown. They continue to perform throughout the world and have a regular big band show in Branson, Mo. Les Brown Jr. also hosts a national radio show on the Music Of Your Life network. Les Jr. was a television actor in the 1960s (Gunsmoke, General Hospital, Gilligan's Island), a rock musician and producer who worked with Carlos Santana, and a concert promoter for many country music artists including Merle Haggard and Loretta Lynn. In 2004 Les Brown Jr. received the Ambassador of Patriotism award from the POW Network.
Les Brown Sr. is interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
September in the Rain
Les Brown Lyrics
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The leaves of brown came tumbling down
Remember in September in the rain
The sun went out just like a light
Remember in September in the rain
To every word of love I heard you whisper
Thought it's spring, to me it's still September
Oh, that September in the rain
To every word of love I heard you whisper
The raindrops seems to play a sweet refrain
Thought it's spring, to me it's still September
Oh, that September in the rain
I said, I said it's September in the rain
Ah, September in the rain
The song "September In The Rain" by Les Brown is a nostalgic and romantic tune about lost love and memories associated with a particular season. The song begins with the iconic scat syllables "1,2,2, too bee doo" which is a playful and jazzy way to establish the mood of the song. The lyrics then describe how the leaves of brown fall down, reminding the singer of the rainy September when they were together. The absence of sunlight is compared to the feeling of being in the dark when the singer looks back at those memories.
The chorus repeats the idea of remembering the whispers of love and the sweet sound of raindrops. The singer then admits that even though it's spring, for them, it still feels like September. The song ends with the repetition of the title phrase "September in the rain," emphasizing how the memories of that time and the lost love still linger.
Overall, the song provides a bittersweet portrayal of love and loss, but also highlights the beauty of recollection and reflection. The specificity of the September season adds a sensual and melancholic touch to the melody.
Line by Line Meaning
The leaves of brown came tumbling down
The autumnal foliage descended symbolizing the end of a cycle.
Remember in September in the rain
Recall that moment when nature and life felt melancholic and hopeful at the same time.
The sun went out just like a light
The brightness of life faded abruptly and left a void of uncertainty.
To every word of love I heard you whisper
I cherished every declaration of affection that you murmured to me.
The raindrops seems to play a sweet refrain
The precipitation had a soothing melody that complemented the romantic atmosphere.
Thought it's spring, to me it's still September
Even though time has passed, my emotions haven't changed since that autumn in the rain.
Oh, that September in the rain
The reminiscence of that memorable September fills me with wistfulness and yearning.
I said, I said it's September in the rain
I reiterate the significance of that specific moment and how it imprinted on my soul.
Ah, September in the rain
An expression of the nostalgia and emotions that the memory of that September evokes.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, AL DUBIN
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