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.
Moon of Gold
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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My loving sweetheart said goodbye.
Those moonlight kisses that she shared with me,
Are just a memory.
By the light of your glow.
Those tender love words whispered low,
Were just a promise that never came true,
How, how was I to know she'd soon go,
And leave me longing in the moon glow?
Since she's gone I'm alone,
I have no sweetheart of my own.
Just a memory of a love that's grown cold,
And a tarnished moon of gold.
Since she's gone I'm alone,
I have no sweetheart of my own.
Just a memory of a love that's grown cold,
And a tarnished moon of gold.
The lyrics of Neil Sedaka's "Moon of Gold" tell a story of heartbreak and longing. The song describes the singer's girlfriend leaving him, with the moon in the sky serving as a constant reminder of what he has lost. The singer reflects on the moments they shared, under the moon's "glow," with "moonlight kisses" and "tender love words whispered low." However, he realizes that these moments were just fleeting promises, as his girlfriend eventually found someone new and left him alone.
The song's use of the moon imagery is powerful, as the moon is often associated with romantic love and longing. It serves as a symbol of the singer's pain, as he looks to the sky and sees a "tarnished moon of gold." This line suggests that the once-beautiful memories the singer had with his girlfriend have now become tarnished by her departure. The repetition of the phrases "moon of gold" and "tarnished moon of gold" at the end of the song further emphasizes this idea.
Overall, "Moon of Gold" is a poignant reminder of the pain and heartbreak that comes with love. The lyrics are simple yet effective in conveying the singer's emotions, and the use of moon imagery is a powerful thematic element.
Line by Line Meaning
Moon of gold in the sky.
The moon is shining brightly in the night sky.
My loving sweetheart said goodbye.
The singer's girlfriend ended their relationship.
Those moonlight kisses that she shared with me,
Are just a memory.
The romantic moments shared under the moonlight are now just a distant memory.
By the light of your glow.
Addressing the moon and its bright light.
Those tender love words whispered low,
Were just a promise that never came true,
For she found someone new.
The sweet promises of love made by the artist's ex-girlfriend were not kept as she found another love.
How, how was I to know she'd soon go,
And leave me longing in the moon glow?
The singer questions how he could have predicted the sudden end to their relationship and the loneliness that followed.
Since she's gone I'm alone,
I have no sweetheart of my own.
Just a memory of a love that's grown cold,
And a tarnished moon of gold.
The singer is left alone without a lover and only memories of their once bright love remain, now turned cold and tarnished like the moon that still shines above.
Since she's gone I'm alone,
I have no sweetheart of my own.
Just a memory of a love that's grown cold,
And a tarnished moon of gold.
The artist repeats this final stanza to emphasize the loss and loneliness they are feeling after their breakup.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lateforbreakfast
Sedaka at his best, this should have been the A side and it should have been a big hit. great upload
emanuel319
Love most anything recorded by Sedaka, particularly between 1958 to 1962. Thanks for posting.
Maria Angela Manzi da Silva
Amo eternamente!!! Sempre fui sua fã, desde minha adolescência!!!
Spharion ****
Conheci o Mr.Sedaka e o dirigi algumas vezes. Ele mora no numero 480 da Park Ave. , andar 2 , em Manhattan - New York
Maria aparecida Da Silva Silva
Sua fã de primeira lindo
Irene Mccann
My favourite Neil Sedaka song, and Same Old Fool, two of the best.
Hernan Morales
Hermosa balada que me trae a la memoria un amor no correspondido de mis 17 años
Irene Mccann
Brilliant that and Same Old Fool are two of my favourites 🤞
Natanael Rodrigues
Saudades de meus 17 anos.
Haley Jane
♥️♥️