"What Makes the Sunset?" is a poignant and reflective song featured in the featured in the 1945 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical film Anchors Aweigh. The song is performed by Frank Sinatra, who plays the character Clarence Doolittle, showcasing his smooth vocal style and emotional depth.
Background[]
"What Makes the Sunset?" is a song with music composed by Jule Styne and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. In the film, it is performed by Frank Sinatra in a scene that captures the introspective mood of his character. The song's melody and lyrics convey a sense of longing and contemplation, which contrasts with the more upbeat numbers in the film. Sinatra’s rendition is notable for its heartfelt delivery and has become a memorable part of the Anchors Aweigh soundtrack.
Lyrics[]
What makes the sunset?
What makes the moonrise?
What makes the tide remember to hide and why does it soon rise?
What makes a star fall?
Where does it fall to?
Why does its flight make us stop in the night and wish as we all do?
And what holds a cloud together?
What makes the sky so blue?
What makes the sunset?
What makes the moonrise?
Is it my love for you?
And what holds a cloud together?
And what makes the sky so blue?
What makes the sunset?
What makes the moonrise?
Is it my love for you?
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