Again
Ray Anthony · Other Songs - Ray Anthony
This couldn't happen again
This is that once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
What's more, this never happened before
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Mine to hold as I"m holding you now and yet never so near
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
What matters, dear, for when
This doesn't happen again
We'll have this moment forever
But never, never, again
Again, this couldn't happen again
This is that once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
What's more, this never happened before
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Mine to hold as I"m holding you now and yet never so near
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
What matters, dear, for when
This doesn't happen again
We'll have this moment forever
This is that once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
What's more, this never happened before
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Mine to hold as I"m holding you now and yet never so near
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
What matters, dear, for when
This doesn't happen again
We'll have this moment forever
But never, never, again
Again, this couldn't happen again
This is that once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
What's more, this never happened before
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Mine to hold as I"m holding you now and yet never so near
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
What matters, dear, for when
This doesn't happen again
We'll have this moment forever
Again - Ray Anthony
Ray Anthony's "Again" stands as a quintessential example of the swing era's polished big band sound. Recorded during the height of the 1950s, the track showcases the band's signature smooth jazz style, blending sophisticated arrangements with the infectious rhythms that defined the genre. As a staple of the dance floor, the song exemplifies the era's focus on catchy melodies and rhythmic precision, often featured in compilations of classic swing and big band recordings. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the optimism and musical sophistication of mid-century popular music, making it a recognizable piece of the Ray Anthony catalogue.