It's Been a Long, Long Time
It's Been a Long, Long Time

Harry James - It's Been a Long, Long Time Lyrics

Jazz
Jun 19, 1990
262
It's Been a Long, Long Time Music Video

It's Been a Long, Long Time Lyrics

Never thought that you would be
standing here so close to me
there's so much I feel that I should say
but words can wait until some other day

Kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Haven't felt like this, my dear

Since I can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
I've dreamed about you

Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time

Ah, kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long time
Haven't felt like this my dear

Since I can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
I dreamed about you

Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time

Long, long time
Extra credits added by Robin Hood

Writer(s): Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the artists involved in the most popular recording of 'It's Been a Long, Long Time'?

    The most popular version is by Harry James and His Orchestra with vocalist Kitty Kallen. The recording features a solo by alto saxophonist Willie Smith.

  2. When did 'It's Been a Long, Long Time' debut on the Billboard chart?

    The song debuted on Billboard's Best-Selling Popular Retail Records chart in October 1945 and reached number one on November 24, 1945.

  3. What other notable artists have recorded 'It's Been a Long, Long Time'?

    Notable artists who recorded the song include Bing Crosby, The DeMarco Sisters, June Haver and Dan Dailey, Perry Como, Al Hibbler, Peggy Lee, Keely Smith, Louis Armstrong, and Tom Jones.

  4. How long did Harry James's and Bing Crosby's versions stay on the charts?

    Harry James's version stayed on the chart for 17 weeks, while Bing Crosby's version remained for 16 weeks.

  5. Is 'It's Been a Long, Long Time' featured in any notable films or TV shows?

    The Harry James and Kitty Kallen recording is featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, representing characters Steve Rogers / Captain America and his friend James 'Bucky' Barnes, as well as his love interest Peggy Carter.

  6. What did Les Paul note about Bing Crosby and the song?

    Les Paul recalled that Bing Crosby was a sucker for guitar, and the song required playing the right notes rather than many notes.

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