Lost April
| "Lost April" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Recorded | November 29, 1947 |
| Genre | Ballad |
| Composer(s) | Emil Newman, Herbert Spence |
| Lyricist(s) | Edgar De Lange |
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"Lost April" is a popular song written by Emil Newman and Herbert Spence with lyrics by Edgar De Lange. It was first recorded by the Nat King Cole Trio on November 29, 1947[1] (released in 1948),[2] with a later recording made in 1961[2] (released 1962) with George Shearing on piano and his quintet for the album Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays and is probably the most famous version of the song.[3] It was then recorded in 1948 by Frankie Carle and his orchestra with vocals by Gregg Lawrence. The song was written for the 1947 movie The Bishop's Wife,[4] starring Cary Grant and Loretta Young.[5][6][7] Since its release, it has been covered by numerous artists, including Bev Kelly, John Pizzarelli, Francie Zucco, and April Varner. The song is a romantic, melancholy piece that represents lost love, nostalgia, and missed opportunities. It is a song dedicated to the character in The Bishop's Wife Mrs. Hamilton, signifying her sentimental yearning and the emotional distance within her marriage.
References
- ↑ "Composers - Nat King Cole Discography". patsyclinediscography.com. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Songs - Nat King Cole Discography". patsyclinediscography.com. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "Digital Compilations - Nat King Cole Discography". patsyclinediscography.com. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "THE BISHOP'S WIFE – Hugo Friedhofer". MOVIE MUSIC UK. 2023-06-12. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "The Bishop's Wife". www.imdb.com. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ ""Lost April" Lyrics from "The Bishop's Wife" - The Ultimate Cary Grant Pages". www.carygrant.net. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "cinescores.dudaone.com/the-bishops-wife". cinescores.dudaone.com. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
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