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| "'''If I Never Sing Another Song'''" is a ] ] written originally by ] and she named it “'''Illusionen'''” (Translation from German to English; '''Illusions'''). Contributions and changes were made later by ] and ].<ref>{{Citation |title=If I Never Sing Another Song by Matt Monro |url=https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/540315/all |access-date=2024-12-24 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Office |first=Library of Congress Copyright |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Catalog_of_Copyright_Entries/0VshAQAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22If%20I%20Never%20Sing%20Another%20Song%22&pg=PA454&printsec=frontcover |title=Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series |date=1977 |language=en}}</ref> English singer ] was the first to record and release the song in English, with John Burgess producing it.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tracks on If I Never Sing Another Song - Matt Monro (1979) {{!}} SecondHandSongs |url=https://secondhandsongs.com/release/165283 |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=secondhandsongs.com}}</ref> It was first offered to ], who turned it down. |
"'''If I Never Sing Another Song'''" is a ] ] written originally by ] and she named it “'''Illusionen'''” (Translation from German to English; '''Illusions'''). Contributions and changes were made later by ] and ].<ref>{{Citation |title=If I Never Sing Another Song by Matt Monro |url=https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/540315/all |access-date=2024-12-24 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Office |first=Library of Congress Copyright |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Catalog_of_Copyright_Entries/0VshAQAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22If%20I%20Never%20Sing%20Another%20Song%22&pg=PA454&printsec=frontcover |title=Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series |date=1977 |language=en}}</ref> English singer ] was the first to record and release the song in English, with John Burgess producing it.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tracks on If I Never Sing Another Song - Matt Monro (1979) {{!}} SecondHandSongs |url=https://secondhandsongs.com/release/165283 |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=secondhandsongs.com}}</ref> It was first offered to ], who turned it down. | ||
| In 1977, Don Black, had written the lyrics in English and reworked it, had previously worked with Monro, had written them originally for him, with help from Udo Jürgens.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Leigh |first=Spencer |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Frank_Sinatra/BBm6CgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22if%20i%20never%20sing%20another%20song%22&pg=PT530&printsec=frontcover |title=Frank Sinatra: An Extraordinary Life |date=2015-09-25 |publisher=McNidder and Grace Limited |isbn=978-0-85716-088-1 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Larkin |first=Colin |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Encyclopedia_of_Popular_Music/_NNmFiUnSmUC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22If%20I%20Never%20Sing%20Another%20Song%22&pg=PA2002-IA224&printsec=frontcover |title=The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |date=2011-05-27 |publisher=Omnibus Press |isbn=978-0-85712-595-8 |language=en}}</ref> | In 1977, Don Black, had written the lyrics in English and reworked it, had previously worked with Monro, had written them originally for him, with help from Udo Jürgens.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Leigh |first=Spencer |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Frank_Sinatra/BBm6CgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22if%20i%20never%20sing%20another%20song%22&pg=PT530&printsec=frontcover |title=Frank Sinatra: An Extraordinary Life |date=2015-09-25 |publisher=McNidder and Grace Limited |isbn=978-0-85716-088-1 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Larkin |first=Colin |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Encyclopedia_of_Popular_Music/_NNmFiUnSmUC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22If%20I%20Never%20Sing%20Another%20Song%22&pg=PA2002-IA224&printsec=frontcover |title=The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |date=2011-05-27 |publisher=Omnibus Press |isbn=978-0-85712-595-8 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| Matt Monro sang the song on Saturday Night At The Mill in February 1978{{ |
Matt Monro sang the song on Saturday Night At The Mill in February 1978{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} prior to its official release in March 1979, when Matt Monro released the album "]". | ||
| == Background == | == Background == | ||
| The song was first written in German in 1967 by Alexandra (born: ]) who sang the song herself.{{ |
The song was first written in German in 1967 by Alexandra (born: ]) who sang the song herself.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} | ||
| The meaning behind the song is about a "superstar who has enjoyed the spotlight and heard all the applause the world has ever made" but being okay with not being able to reach the heights again as he "has tasted everything that fame could bring".<ref>{{Cite book |last=Company |first=Johnson Publishing |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=xMwDAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA72&dq=%22if%20i%20never%20sing%20another%20song%22&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=%22if%20i%20never%20sing%20another%20song%22&f=false |title=Ebony |date=1989 |
The meaning behind the song is about a "superstar who has enjoyed the spotlight and heard all the applause the world has ever made" but being okay with not being able to reach the heights again as he "has tasted everything that fame could bring".<ref>{{Cite book |last=Company |first=Johnson Publishing |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=xMwDAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA72&dq=%22if%20i%20never%20sing%20another%20song%22&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=%22if%20i%20never%20sing%20another%20song%22&f=false |title=Ebony |date=July 1989 |publisher=Johnson Publishing Company |language=en}}</ref>{{Infobox song | ||
| | name = If I Never Sing Another Song | | name = If I Never Sing Another Song | ||
| | type = single | | type = single | ||
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| == Matt Monro version == | == Matt Monro version == | ||
| The Matt Monro version was was release on his March 1979 album "If I Never sing another song" with great success.<ref>{{Cite web |title=When did Matt Monro release |
The Matt Monro version was was release on his March 1979 album "If I Never sing another song" with great success.<ref>{{Cite web |title=When did Matt Monro release "If I Never Sing Another Song"? |url=https://genius.com/Matt-monro-if-i-never-sing-another-song-lyrics/q/release-date |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Genius}}</ref> | ||
| == Other versions == | == Other versions == | ||
| In 1980, ] created his own version of the song, becoming one of his most famous songs. A production was made by Vegas Films, which was written and produced by Film director Paul Lacovou.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Longthorne |first=Joe |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Joe_Longthorne_Sugar_in_the_Morning_The/timcEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22if%20i%20never%20sing%20another%20song%22&pg=PA221&printsec=frontcover |title=Joe Longthorne - Sugar in the Morning: The Autobiography |date=2015-12-03 |publisher=Kings Road Publishing |isbn=978-1-78418-718-7 |language=en}}</ref> | In 1980, ] created his own version of the song, becoming one of his most famous songs. A production was made by Vegas Films, which was written and produced by Film director Paul Lacovou.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Longthorne |first=Joe |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Joe_Longthorne_Sugar_in_the_Morning_The/timcEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22if%20i%20never%20sing%20another%20song%22&pg=PA221&printsec=frontcover |title=Joe Longthorne - Sugar in the Morning: The Autobiography |date=2015-12-03 |publisher=Kings Road Publishing |isbn=978-1-78418-718-7 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| In 1995, Matt Monro's son, ], released his own version of "If I Never Sing Another Song".{{ |
In 1995, Matt Monro's son, ], released his own version of "If I Never Sing Another Song".{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} He released it alongside a collection of Matt Monro songs, such as ], as rearranged duets of himself and his father.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BBC Radio 2 - The Matt Monro Playlist |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000pv8z |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=BBC |language=en-GB}}</ref> | ||
| ] had performed first in 1976 and continued to perform her version of it.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Fiol |first=J. L. |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Interface/uPCOCwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22If%20I%20Never%20Sing%20Another%20Song%22&pg=PT72&printsec=frontcover |title=Interface |date=2016-02-03 |publisher=AuthorHouse |isbn=978-1-5049-9880-2 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Cowan |first=Andy |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/B_Side/LYC_EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22If%20I%20Never%20Sing%20Another%20Song%22&pg=PT260&printsec=frontcover |title=B-Side: A Flipsided History of Pop |date=2023-06-06 |publisher=SCB Distributors |isbn=978-1-915316-14-1 |language=en}}</ref> | ] had performed first in 1976 and continued to perform her version of it.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Fiol |first=J. L. |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Interface/uPCOCwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22If%20I%20Never%20Sing%20Another%20Song%22&pg=PT72&printsec=frontcover |title=Interface |date=2016-02-03 |publisher=AuthorHouse |isbn=978-1-5049-9880-2 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Cowan |first=Andy |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/B_Side/LYC_EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22If%20I%20Never%20Sing%20Another%20Song%22&pg=PT260&printsec=frontcover |title=B-Side: A Flipsided History of Pop |date=2023-06-06 |publisher=SCB Distributors |isbn=978-1-915316-14-1 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 01:06, 6 January 2025
| "If I Never Sing Another Song" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Language | German, English |
| Genre | Traditional Pop, Vocal |
| Songwriter(s) | Alexandra (Illusionen) (In German) |
| Lyricist(s) | Don Black, Udo Jürgens |
"If I Never Sing Another Song" is a pop ballad written originally by Alexandra and she named it “Illusionen” (Translation from German to English; Illusions). Contributions and changes were made later by Don Black and Udo Jürgens. English singer Matt Monro was the first to record and release the song in English, with John Burgess producing it. It was first offered to Frank Sinatra, who turned it down.
In 1977, Don Black, had written the lyrics in English and reworked it, had previously worked with Monro, had written them originally for him, with help from Udo Jürgens.
Matt Monro sang the song on Saturday Night At The Mill in February 1978 prior to its official release in March 1979, when Matt Monro released the album "If I Never Sing Another Song".
Background
The song was first written in German in 1967 by Alexandra (born: Doris Treitz) who sang the song herself.
The meaning behind the song is about a "superstar who has enjoyed the spotlight and heard all the applause the world has ever made" but being okay with not being able to reach the heights again as he "has tasted everything that fame could bring".
| "If I Never Sing Another Song" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Matt Monro | |
| from the album "If I Never Sing Another Song" (Album) | |
| Language | English |
| Genre | pop, easy-listening, Vocal |
| Length | 3:48 |
| Label | Columbia Records |
| Producer(s) | John Burgess |
Matt Monro version
The Matt Monro version was was release on his March 1979 album "If I Never sing another song" with great success.
Other versions
In 1980, Joe Longthorne created his own version of the song, becoming one of his most famous songs. A production was made by Vegas Films, which was written and produced by Film director Paul Lacovou.
In 1995, Matt Monro's son, Matt Monro Jnr, released his own version of "If I Never Sing Another Song". He released it alongside a collection of Matt Monro songs, such as On Days Like These, as rearranged duets of himself and his father.
Shirley Bassey had performed first in 1976 and continued to perform her version of it.
"If I Never Sing Another Song" was first sung in English by Connie Francis.
References
- If I Never Sing Another Song by Matt Monro, retrieved 2024-12-24
- Office, Library of Congress Copyright (1977). Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series.
- "Tracks on If I Never Sing Another Song - Matt Monro (1979) | SecondHandSongs". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
- Leigh, Spencer (2015-09-25). Frank Sinatra: An Extraordinary Life. McNidder and Grace Limited. ISBN 978-0-85716-088-1.
- Larkin, Colin (2011-05-27). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.
- Company, Johnson Publishing (July 1989). Ebony. Johnson Publishing Company.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - "When did Matt Monro release "If I Never Sing Another Song"?". Genius. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- Longthorne, Joe (2015-12-03). Joe Longthorne - Sugar in the Morning: The Autobiography. Kings Road Publishing. ISBN 978-1-78418-718-7.
- "BBC Radio 2 - The Matt Monro Playlist". BBC. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- Fiol, J. L. (2016-02-03). Interface. AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1-5049-9880-2.
- Cowan, Andy (2023-06-06). B-Side: A Flipsided History of Pop. SCB Distributors. ISBN 978-1-915316-14-1.
- Larkin, Colin (2011-05-27). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.