I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
Linda Tate · Other Songs - Linda Tate
It was the sweetest melody
I know I lost heaven 'cause you were the song
Since you and I have drifted apart
Life doesn't mean a thing to me
Please come back, sweet music, I know I was wrong
Am I too late to make amends?
You know that we were meant to be more than just friends, just friends
I let a song go out of my heart
Believe me, darlin', when I say
I won't know sweet music until you return some day
I let a song go out of my heart
Believe me, darlin', when I say
I won't know sweet music until you return some day
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
Linda Tate's 1968 recording of 'I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart' stands as a definitive example of the baroque pop and soul revival movement of the late 1960s. The track features a lush arrangement of strings and organ that complements Tate's emotive vocal delivery, creating an atmosphere of intimate longing. While the song is often associated with the broader catalog of artists who covered the original composition by The Righteous Brothers, Tate's version is notable for its polished production and the way it captures the melancholic sentiment of the lyrics without relying on overt dramatic flair. Released during a period when artists were reinterpreting classic material with contemporary sensibilities, the recording exemplifies the genre's blend of orchestral sophistication and raw emotional expression. It remains a staple in collections of 1960s soul and baroque pop, celebrated for its timeless quality and the seamless integration of vocal performance with rich instrumental backing.