5 Popular Songs About April

April is the fourth (4th) month of the year, and is commonly associated with spring in the Northern hemisphere. It is considered as a season of bliss, of blossoming gardens, and a time for romance. The climate is generally warm, that tends to favor vacations and outdoor entertainment. The month of April exudes such a happy feeling, that a number of parents have named their daughter as such. Some artist have also used the name either as title of their songs; or have immortalized it in the lyrics of their more popular creations. Some of the best known songs about April, follow -5 Popular Songs About April .

1. I Just Called to Say I Love Your by Stevie Wonder

“No April rain
No flowers bloom
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
But what it is, is something true
Made up of these three words that I must say to you.”

Among the more popular songs about April, was this song that was initially featured in the 1984 comedy, Woman in Red. This went up to number one in the Billboard Chart for three weeks beginning October 13, 1984. This also became Stevie Wonder’s number one solo success at the UK for six weeks. The song was simultaneously awarded by several award winning bodies like – The Golden Globe, Academy Award for Best Original Song, and a nomination from the Grammy Awards, among others.

2. April in Paris by Count Basie

“Till April in Paris,
chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris,
this is a feeling
That no one can ever reprise.”

This is a jazz album that was recorded in 1955 and 1956. This was one of the first arrangements of Neal Hefti, who was the acclaimed writer of many Bassi Band’s most successful songs. Track listings include: Corner Pocket, Didn’t You, Sweetie Cakes, and Magic among others.

3. April Love sung by Pat Boone

“April love is for the very young
Every star’s a wishing star that shines for you
April love is all the seven wonders
One little kiss can tell you this is true ”

This is a popular theme song for the 1957 movie of the same title. The film starred Pat Boone and Shirley Jones and directed by Henry Levin. This became a number one hit song for Pat Boone in the United States at that time. This popular song was created by Henry Fain, with lyrics written by Paul Francis Webster. The song was nominated for Academy Awards in 1958 for Best Music and Best Original Song. Among the songs about April, this track is considered as one of the most poignant and memorable at all times.

4. November by Tom Waits

“November has tied me
To an old dead tree
Get word to April,
To rescue me.”

Tom Waits is an all around artist – singer, songwriter, composer and actor. He has a distinctive voice , with trademark growl and styles that ranges from blues, jazz and industrial music. Waits has created an artistic persona for himself as composer of various films and musical plays. He has acted on films like Paradise Alley and Brahm Stocker’s Dracula, among others.

5. April Come She Will by Simon and Garfunkel

“April come she will
When streams are ripe and swelled with rain;
May, she will stay,
Resting in my arms again”

Simon and Garfunkel are American duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. The duos, are singer-songwriters who was catapulted into fame in 1965 due to their hit single, Sound of Silence. The song became the sound track of the highly successful movie, The Graduate, that propelled them to become one of the world’s greatest artists of all times.

We could list several more, such as “I Remember April”, but 5 should suffice.

Here are some interesting facts about April from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April

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