Why this song didn't get put on the "Steppin' Out" album originally is beyond me. They did put it on the CD release, however. While the original version from the "Solitaire" album is a type of jazz ballad, this is IMHO the far superior version. The sad, slow orchestral part near the end (at 3:25) was a sheer genius act of arranging. It makes you feel the hopelessness of the person Neil is trying to encourage, while the harp shows that there is hope. And the continual repeating bars at the fade out while you hear Neil banging away at the piano in the background perfectly ends the song with an uptempo beat that shows that even as it fades away, there is hope for Neil's friend--and us, too. One of my favorite, if not all time favorite (it's close) Neil Sedaka songs and recordings.
This is such a great song, no matter who sings it. But I always dig the songwriters' versions, like this.
Why this song didn't get put on the "Steppin' Out" album originally is beyond me. They did put it on the CD release, however.
While the original version from the "Solitaire" album is a type of jazz ballad, this is IMHO the far superior version. The sad, slow orchestral part near the end (at 3:25) was a sheer genius act of arranging. It makes you feel the hopelessness of the person Neil is trying to encourage, while the harp shows that there is hope. And the continual repeating bars at the fade out while you hear Neil banging away at the piano in the background perfectly ends the song with an uptempo beat that shows that even as it fades away, there is hope for Neil's friend--and us, too.
One of my favorite, if not all time favorite (it's close) Neil Sedaka songs and recordings.
Curious as to what would be your favorite of Neil?
@@sorbitolmaltitolxylitolman3355 One More Ride on the Merry Go Round. It’s one of his hidden gems that not many people know about.
7JANEWAY thanks for sharing
@@sorbitolmaltitolxylitolman3355 You’re welcome!
This song was the "B" side to the top 40 hit "Love in the Shadows ", back in 1976.
Impressive! I would call it a double A-sided single.
Now you tell me, I bought the single Love In The Shadows but never played the B side.
Wow!!! 🤩🎵💘
Lol.....😌 That was funny.....
Donny Gerard made this song his own. He was the guy who sang “ Wildflowet “ with Skylark !