Lover, Come Back To Me
Anita O'Day · Other Songs - Anita O'Day
I let you
We broke the ties that bind
I wanted to forget you
And leave the past behind
Still, the magic of the night I met you
Seems to stay forever in my mind
The sky was blue
And high above
The moon was new
And so was love
This eager heart of mine was singing
Lover where can you be
You came at last
Love had its day
That day is past
You've gone away
This aching heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
When I remember every little thing
You used to do
I'm so lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely
The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
When I remember every little thing
You used to do
I grow lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely
The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
Lover, Come Back To Me
Anita O'Day's 1936 recording of 'Lover, Come Back To Me' stands as a quintessential example of the swing era's vocal jazz style. As one of the most popular female singers of her time, O'Day delivered a performance that balanced smooth phrasing with the rhythmic drive characteristic of big band music. The song, a romantic ballad with a driving swing rhythm, became a staple of the era's dance floors and radio broadcasts. Its enduring appeal lies in its melodic simplicity and O'Day's distinctive voice, which helped define the sound of American popular music in the mid-1930s. The track remains a significant song in her discography, showcasing her ability to adapt to various musical contexts while maintaining her signature vocal tone.