Story Behind The Song
The song "Memories of You" was written in 1930 by lyricist Andy Razaf and composed by Eubie Blake. It was first introduced in the Broadway musical "Blackbirds of 1930", where Minto Cato performed it. Many artists, such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Rosemary Clooney, covered the song. Written initially to refer to a long-lost love, Tamara changed the bridge lyrics to reflect a heartfelt memory of her mother.
Song Description
A tribute to the mother of the artist
| Song Length |
3:16 |
Genre |
Jazz - Standards |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Sociable |
Subject |
Sadness, Mother |
| Similar Artists |
Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1930 - 1939 |
| |
Lyrics
Waking skies at sunrise
Every sunset too
Seems to be bringing me
Memories of you
Here and there, everywhere
Scenes that we once knew
And they all just recall
Memories of you
Oh I often do recall
From memories I glean
I can almost hear your voice
I love you "Tamarine"
Your face beams in my dreams
'Spite of all I do
Everything seems to bring
Memories of you
And your face beams in my dreams
'Spite of all I do
Everything seems to bring
Memories, just memories of you