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I Never Forgot
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Frank Lamphere is a s throwback to the pop vocalists of the 1950-60s. His bands are comprised of some of the top jazz players in the business
Frank Lamphere has been honing his swinging style during his 25 year singing career in the specialized genre nowadays referred to as traditional pop and jazz. A style which he learned or more like "absorbed" from the titans of popular music, aka male vocalists prior to 1970: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jack Jones, Buddy Greco, Tony Bennett and others. Music career highlights include four CDs released, radio and television commercials, steadies at top jazz clubs in Chicago, headlining numerous Rat Pack themed shows across the Midwest, high-profile corporate and private gigs from Las Vegas to New York, even performing in Milan, Italy. He recorded Look Out For Love which opened the 2007 film Osso Bucco. His original song I Never Forgot from his 2012 CD Frank Swings was featured prominently in the award-winning independent film Theresa Is a Mother. Prolific in the recording studio over the last several years, Frank has been utilizing the abundant jazz talent in Chicago and recorded three more albums. His fifteen song Frank Sinatra tribute Frank Songs, My Way could very well shake up the industry when it comes out in mid-2024. Available for musical performance nationwide, with his band.
Song Info
Genre
Jazz • Jazz Vocals
Charts
Peak #69
Peak in subgenre #10
Author
Frank Lamphere
Rights
2011
Uploaded
March 02, 2012
Track Files
MP3
MP3 4.4 MB • 128 kbps • 4:47
Meta Data
Beat
4/4
Key
A min
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
The romantic new song "I Never Forgot" with words and music by singer-songwriter Frank Lamphere. "I Never Forgot" had many lyric and title changes before arriving at it's present state. The music was always in place; it was the "right" title that eluded Lamphere. In fact at the recording session the working title was "Skaboo Beebee Bueno Boo". It made sense as a whole, but fortunately for Lamphere (and the public for that matter) new inspiration was found after that first recording session. He came up with the new title and then completely rewrote the lyrics. The song has to do with one who runs into a former flame. He reminisces and talks (seeing no wedding band on her finger) about a future that may hold promise for them. Frank drew lyrical inspiration from his own true life story of how he and his wife Daniela refound each other, while separated by an ocean and twelve years. "I Never Forgot" includes tenor and trumpet solos by Eric Schneider and Art Davis, respectfully.
Lyrics
It’s good to see you, you’re looking great, After all these years So, how’ve you been? My ex-turtle dove It looks to me like, you’re single too I never forgot your dinners at home And how my waistline grew What fun filled times those were Remember, window shopping in the city? Or sunning at the beach, what a tan you had! Then that wild Las Vegas rendezvous I never forgot your beautiful smile And how you kissed me, too When I think back, to ‘bout twenty years ago Too rushed was our goodbye What a fool was I And today, we may have another chance If you regret like me, that our affair fell through Let’s get together, like we used to do We’ll drink and toast To old times and to new I never forgot the way that you told me “I love you”
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