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About I Will Wait for You
"I Will Wait for You" is the English version of "Je ne pourrai jamais vivre sans toi", a song from the French musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, 1964). Its music was composed by Michel Legrand and the original lyrics written by Jacques Demy. It was performed in the film by Catherine Deneuve, whose voice was dubbed by Danielle Licari. The English lyrics of the song were written by Norman Gimbel. This version was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Song at the 38th Academy Awards held in 1966. The song has been covered by many vocalists including Eddie Fisher, Frank Sinatra, Astrud Gilberto, Violetta Villas, Trini Lopez, Bobby Darin, Nana Mouskouri (French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese), Cher, Andy Williams, Jason Kouchak, Petula Clark, Tony Bennett, Vikki Carr, Liza Minnelli, Connie Francis, Beverley Craven, the Walker Brothers, Maria Morlino, Jill Johnson, Lisa Lovbrand, Engelbert Humperdinck, Steve Lawrence, Jack Jones, Matt Monro, and Ray Conniff and His Orchestra and Singers. Among jazz musicians who have recorded versions are Oscar Peterson, Gil Evans, Donald Byrd, Louis Armstrong, Kirsti Huke and Richard "Groove" Holmes.more »
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If it takes forever I will wait for youFor a thousand summers I will wait for youTill you're back beside me, till I'm holding youTill I hear you sigh here in my armsAnywhere you wander, anywhere you goEvery day remember how I love you soIn your heart believe what in my heart I knowThat forevermore I'll wait for youThe clock will tick away the hours one by oneThen the time will come when all the waiting's doneThe time when you return and find me here and runStraight to my waiting armsIf it takes forever I will wait for youFor a thousand summers I will wait for youTill you're here beside me, till I'm touching youAnd forevermore sharing your love
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Roger Williams
Roger Williams (October 1, 1924 – October 8, 2011), born Louis Jacob Weertz, was an American popular music pianist. As of 2004, he had released 116 albums. more »
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Written by: JACQUES LOUIS RAYMOND MARC DEMY, MICHEL LEGRAND, NORMAN GIMBEL
Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
14 facts about this song
Song's Original Release"I Will Wait for You" was originally a French song titled "Je ne pourrai jamais vivre sans toi", composed by Michel Legrand for the 1964 French film "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg". |
Michel Legrand's ContributionMichel Legrand, a prolific French composer and jazz pianist, originally composed the music for "I Will Wait for You". His version was instrumental, setting the mood for the film. |
English AdaptationThe English version of the song, "I Will Wait for You", was adapted from the French original by Norman Gimbel. The English translation maintains the song's concept about unwavering love. |
Andy Williams' VersionPopular crooner Andy Williams recorded his version of "I Will Wait for You" in 1966. His smooth vocal style and orchestral arrangement made this song a popular choice for romantic occasions. |
Astrud Gilberto's InterpretationNoted Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto, known for her success in the 60's with "The Girl from Ipanema", made a notable recording of "I Will Wait for You". |
Bobby Darin's RecordingSwing musician and actor Bobby Darin also made a popular version of "I Will Wait for You" during his successful mid-60's peak. |
Cher's RecordingCher recorded "I Will Wait for You" as well, showcasing her versatile vocal range and emotive singing style with this classic tune. |
Frank Sinatra's CoverLegendary crooner Frank Sinatra also lent his voice to an interpretation of "I Will Wait for You" in the late 60's, making it popular among his fans. |
Liza Minnelli's PerformanceMusical theatre star and actress Liza Minnelli has performed "I Will Wait for You" in her concerts, incorporating this classic track into her extensive musical repertoire. |
Matt Monro's VersionKnown as "The Man with the Golden Voice", English singer Matt Monro covered "I Will Wait for You" in his exceptionally smooth style. |
Petula Clark's RecordingEnglish singer Petula Clark, famous for hits like "Downtown", also covered "I Will Wait for You", adding her unique vocal warmth to the song. |
Roger Williams' RenditionPianist Roger Williams rendered an instrumental cover of "I Will Wait for You" that presented the simple beauty of Legrand's composition. |
The Walker Brothers' VersionThe Walker Brothers, an American pop group, put their harmonic spin on "I Will Wait for You", adding layers of lush vocal harmonies to this romantic ballad. |
Song's UniquenessDespite being covered by so many remarkable artists, each rendition of "I Will Wait for You" has its own distinct style, demonstrating the versatility of the song and its universal themes. |
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