He was, however, not the first performer of this song, written in 1940 but published in 1945. William Best from The Brown Dots was credited for composing and writing the music and lyrics, originally titled as For Sentimental Reasons. It is no doubt safe to say that Cole popularised this it and helped peak the song on Billboard in 1946.
This is a rare footage of Cole himself playing the piano singing this rendition, making the song even more effortlessly beautiful:
"Dream of you every night"
"I love you for sentimental reasons"
All beautiful images by Jenny Tong Fine Arts Photography
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Song Title: Chasing Cars
Perfomer: Sleeping at Last
I have often been a big fan of Sleeping at Last after watching the movie Twilight when one of his songs, Turning Page, was featured.
A pleasant YouTube search has fatefully led me to this rendition of Chasing Cars (originally written and performed by Snow Patrol) and I have since fallen in love with the melody and the lyrics. A little Google search told me this song was a big hit in the UK almost a decade ago. (Hm, where have I been?) Many of the leading artists including Ed Sheeran also sang cover version. It could have been love at first sight/hearing. The dreamy voice of Sleeping at Last will probably be my all time favourite.
There is also an interesting background story about how Snow Patrol composed this song and naming it. Perhaps you can do your own little research and find out!
In the meantime, enjoy the song and the lyrics.
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Purchase these two beautiful songs from iTunes:
Chasing Cars by Sleeping at Last can be purchased here.
Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol can be purchased here.
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