Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
God Bless Joanna
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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Deep inside me a voice says "You've gotta be strong"
Just the sound of her words, like the words of a song that comfort me.
God bless Joanna.
When I'm feelin' up-tight and I can't sleep at night,
I don't know how she knows but she turns on the light
And I tell her what's wrong and she makes it alright so tenderly.
Without Joanna life would be no easy thing.
She melts the winter when my heart's in need of spring.
Just the warmth of her smile and the light in her eyes makes the sun shine.
How I love her, how I love her.
If my time here on earth was suddenly through
And I stood lookin' back on the world that I knew
And somebody asked "What did life mean to you?"
I'd have to say
"God bless Joanna".
Just the warmth of her smile and the light in her eyes makes the sun shine.
How I love her, how I love her.
If my time here on earth was suddenly through
And I stood lookin' back on the world that I knew
And somebody asked "What did life mean to you?"
I'd have to say
"God bless Joanna, God bless Joanna."
The song "God Bless Joanna" by Neil Sedaka is a beautiful tribute to a woman named Joanna, who is an important figure in the singer's life. The lyrics convey a deep gratitude and love for Joanna, who seems to be a source of comfort and strength for the singer. When the world is wrong and he can't get along, he hears a voice telling him to be strong, and the sound of Joanna's voice is like a comforting song to him. Similarly, when he is feeling up-tight and can't sleep, Joanna helps him to relax and find peace.
The singer also acknowledges that without Joanna, his life would not be easy. She is able to melt the winter when his heart is in need of spring, and the warmth of her smile makes the sun shine. The love he has for Joanna is clear, as he says that if his time on earth was suddenly through and someone asked him what life meant to him, he would say "God bless Joanna". It's clear that she is not just a friend or acquaintance, but someone who has a profound impact on his life and well-being.
Overall, "God Bless Joanna" is a touching and heartfelt tribute to someone who has clearly had a significant impact on the singer's life. It's a reminder to us all of the importance of having people in our lives who support and care for us, and how much we can mean to others.
Line by Line Meaning
When the world is all wrong and I can't get along
When everything seems to be going downhill for me and I don't know how to overcome it
Deep inside me a voice says "You've gotta be strong"
I have a voice inside me that urges me to be strong and move forward
Just the sound of her words, like the words of a song that comfort me.
The sound of her voice and her words feel like a soothing song that comforts and consoles me
God bless Joanna.
I thank God for Joanna and her presence in my life
When I'm feelin' up-tight and I can't sleep at night,
When I'm anxious and restless, unable to sleep at night
I don't know how she knows but she turns on the light
I don't understand how she knows, but she turns on a light or brings positivity into my life
And I tell her what's wrong and she makes it alright so tenderly.
I confide in her and she listens patiently, offering comfort and reassurance in a gentle way
God bless Joanna.
I thank God for Joanna and her ability to make things better for me
Without Joanna life would be no easy thing.
If Joanna weren't in my life, things would be a lot harder for me to handle
She melts the winter when my heart's in need of spring.
She brings warmth and joy into my life even when I'm feeling cold and down
Just the warmth of her smile and the light in her eyes makes the sun shine.
The sight of her smile and the sparkle in her eyes has the power to brighten up my day like sunlight
How I love her, how I love her.
I love her deeply and passionately
If my time here on earth was suddenly through
If my life were to come to a sudden end
And I stood lookin' back on the world that I knew
And if I were to reflect back on my life and everything I've known
And somebody asked "What did life mean to you?"
And someone were to ask me, "What does life mean to you?"
I'd have to say
I would answer
"God bless Joanna".
"I am grateful to God for Joanna and her impact on my life"
"God bless Joanna, God bless Joanna."
"I cannot thank God enough for Joanna, she has been that important to me"
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mark Lynch
God Bless Neil ~ for his beautiful music.
Ricardo Ricardo
Uma grande voz. Um artista de extremo talento. Cresci o ouvindo.
Jim Yeomans
A great performance of a great song. Thank you Neil.
Guy Devereaux
A great song !
arno799
An inspiration a beautiful song sounds as good today as it did in 1971 thanks for the posting.
Joanne Dawes
My dad had this tape of the album in the car when i was a child ... I have recently played it all again ... my dad passed Nov 2022 ... my name is joannex I miss my dad so so much x
yamato h
本当に美しい曲ですね。songwritter の才能を改めて感じました
lee shaw
fantastic song
Jonas Levy
so beautiful
Freddie
How beautiful it is! I heard this song by King's singers, but I can't find it anywhere..