"I Remember You" is a popular song, published in 1941. The music was written by Victor Schertzinger, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer.[2] The song was originally recorded by Jimmy Dorsey in 1941. It has since been covered most notably by Frank Ifield, Glen Campbell, Björk and George Michael.
"I Remember You" | |
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Song by Dorothy Lamour | |
Published | 1941 |
Composer(s) | Victor Schertzinger |
Lyricist(s) | Johnny Mercer |
"I Remember You" | |
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Single by Frank Ifield | |
B-side | "I Listen to My Heart" |
Released | June 29, 1962 (UK); July 1962 (US) |
Recorded | 1962 |
Genre | Easy listening |
Length | 2:03 |
Label | VeeJay |
Songwriter(s) | Victor Schertzinger |
Producer(s) | Johnny Mercer |
"I Remember You" | |
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Single by Björk | |
A-side |
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Released | 23 August 1993[1] |
Genre | Art pop |
Length | 4:14 |
Label | One Little Indian |
Composer(s) | Victor Schertzinger |
Lyricist(s) | Johnny Mercer |
Producer(s) | Nellee Hooper |
"I Remember You" was one of several songs introduced in the film The Fleet's In (1942).[2]
In 1941, Mercer began an affair with 19-year-old Judy Garland, while she was engaged to composer David Rose. Garland ended her involvement when she married Rose. In later years, Garland and Mercer rekindled their affair. Mercer stated that his song "I Remember You" was the most direct expression of his feelings for Garland.