'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.
Sooner or Later
Les Brown Lyrics
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With a friendly kiss
And though I'm not the surest kind
I'm kinda sure of this
Sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around, I'll betcha
I'll betcha that I getcha, you wait and see
I'll betcha if I letcha, you'll baby me
You're gonna knock on my door (knock knock)
You did it before (knock knock)
Matter o'factly I don't know exactly when
But sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around
And want my lovin' again
The song 'Sooner or Later' is a contemplative blend of jazz and swing, originally performed by Les Brown and his Orchestra featuring Doris Day in 1949. The tune is a nostalgic reflection of a past romance that ended with a "friendly kiss", suggesting that the relationship ended on good terms. The singer feels certain that their former lover will return, despite not being the most assured person. They express their confidence in the hook of the song, "Sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around, I'll betcha".
The first verse of the song is about bidding farewell, which indicates that the former lovers parted ways peacefully. The singer is not completely confident, but they feel that their ex will return to them someday. In the second verse, the singer sings about how they will welcome their ex back into their life. They are sure that their ex will be back and that they will get back together.
Overall, the lyrics to 'Sooner or Later' paint a picture of a person who is waiting for their lover to return, and as much as they believe it will happen, they do not have a clear date as to when it will happen. The tune is very catchy, and the underlying music style is expressive, with Doris Day's smooth vocals conveying both the uncertainty of the situation and the hope of rekindling the romance.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I said goodbye
You and I parted ways
With a friendly kiss
We parted on a cordial note
And though I'm not the surest kind
Even though I am not certain
I'm kinda sure of this
I still am confident of one thing
Sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around, I'll betcha
It is just a matter of time before you return
I'll betcha that I getcha, you wait and see
I am confident that you will come back to me
Sooner or later you'll wanna be hangin' around, I'll letcha
Eventually you'll want to spend time with me again
I'll betcha if I letcha, you'll baby me
If I allow you to come back, you'll shower me with affection
You're gonna knock on my door (knock knock)
You will come to my doorstep
You did it before (knock knock)
You have done it in the past
Matter o'factly I don't know exactly when
Honestly, I am not sure when it will happen
But sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around
However, I am certain that you will return
And want my lovin' again
And then, you will crave my love once more
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RAY GILBERT, CHARLES WOLCOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Meilseoir Schwartzthal
I like the Doris Day (vocals) version shown here. But I also like the June Hutton version of the song (which cannot be found on YouTube).
luiz ribeiro
Sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around, I'll betcha
I'll betcha that I getcha, you wait and see
Sooner or later you'll wanna be hangin' around, I'll letcha
I'll betcha if I letcha, you'll baby me
You're gonna knock on my door (knock knock)
You did it before (knock knock)
Matter o'factly I don't know exactly when
But sooner or later you're gonna be comin' around
And want my lovin' again
Judy Logan
Love to find on Dvd
Jourwalis
A very young Doris Day......
Jim A
Oh yeah...