"Tonight We Love" is a romantic and energetic song featured in the 1945 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical film Anchors Aweigh. The melody of the song is based on the B-flat Minor Piano Concerto No. 1 by Tchaikovsky, and it was a significant hit for Freddy Martin and his orchestra in 1941. The song's lyrics were penned by Bobby Worth, and it is performed in the film by Clarence Doolittle, a character portrayed by the legendary Frank Sinatra.
Background[]
The song "Tonight We Love" showcases the lush orchestration typical of the era, combined with Sinatra's smooth vocals. It captures the essence of the film's romantic narrative and has been remembered as one of the standout musical moments in Anchors Aweigh. The film itself is notable for its innovative blend of live-action and animation, featuring a dance sequence with Gene Kelly and Jerry Mouse from Tom and Jerry.
Lyrics[]
Tonight we love while the moon
Beams down in dream light tonight
We touch the stars
Love is ours
Night winds that sigh
Embrace the sky
Tonight we love in the glow
That glows so softly I know
This wasn't meant to borrow but tomorrow
Will it be gone
Or will it always live on
Tonight we love
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