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written by Sonny Curtis, Burt Bacharach, Donna Christie, John Bettis, David Shire and Carole Bayer Sager

Lyrics:

Who can turn the world on with His smile?
Who can take a nothing day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Well, it's You, Lord, and You should know it
With each glance and every little movement You show it
How will You make it on Your own?
This world is awfully big and, Lord, this time You're all alone
But it's time You started living
It's time You let someone else do some giving

CHORUS:
Love is all around, no need to waste it
You can have the town, why don't You take it?
You're gonna make it after all

You are most likely to succeed
You have the miracles and, Lord, You know that's all You need
All the children of God who know You
That wondrous look will do wonders for You

REPEAT CHORUS

You're gonna make it, Lord
Never give up on anything You do
You're gonna make it, Lord
After all that You've been through

You're the One most likely to succeed
Just be sure to keep Your head
'Cause, Lord, You know that's all You need
Everyone around You adores You
Don't give up the world is waiting for You

REPEAT CHORUS

Love is all around, why don't You take it all?
You're gonna make it after all.

You're gonna make it after all.

This is the gospel-inflected pop version of this song different than Sonny Curtis' original and I hope you enjoy it.]]>
written by Sonny Curtis, Burt Bacharach, Donna Christie, John Bettis, David Shire and Carole Bayer Sager

Lyrics:

Who can turn the world on with His smile?
Who can take a nothing day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Well, it's You, Lord, and You should know it
With each glance and every little movement You show it
How will You make it on Your own?
This world is awfully big and, Lord, this time You're all alone
But it's time You started living
It's time You let someone else do some giving

CHORUS:
Love is all around, no need to waste it
You can have the town, why don't You take it?
You're gonna make it after all

You are most likely to succeed
You have the miracles and, Lord, You know that's all You need
All the children of God who know You
That wondrous look will do wonders for You

REPEAT CHORUS

You're gonna make it, Lord
Never give up on anything You do
You're gonna make it, Lord
After all that You've been through

You're the One most likely to succeed
Just be sure to keep Your head
'Cause, Lord, You know that's all You need
Everyone around You adores You
Don't give up the world is waiting for You

REPEAT CHORUS

Love is all around, why don't You take it all?
You're gonna make it after all.

You're gonna make it after all.

This is the gospel-inflected pop version of this song different than Sonny Curtis' original and I hope you enjoy it.]]> 2444058 no no Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:46:17 +0200 2018-10-11T15:46:17+02:00 3:53 https://hearthis.at/debbiesims/debbie-sims-last-night-the-partridge-family-cover/
PROBLEM:
On the original song by the first Partridge Family, called, "Last Night" female backing vocalists Jackie Ward and Shirley Jones couldn't reach all of the artificial high notes, especially when they couldn't reach the high F# note or the high G note.

SOLUTION:
On Debbie Sims' version of "Last Night" female backing vocalists Laurie Maitland, Liz McKay and Theresa Joanou with her wide, high-reaching vocal range reached the high F# note on "Oh, yeah" in the key of A and also the high G note on "Oh, baby" in the key of B flat.

Here's the story:

Wes Farrell co-wrote “Last Night” with Tony Romeo, the man responsible for The Partridge Family’s biggest hit, “I Think I Love You”. This song has a very familiar swinging groove, very common for pop music of the era. Its infectious chord changes weave in and out of the verses and choruses so smoothly, you will probably find yourself tapping your feet or even bobbing your head on this one. The harpsichord is complemented by a wonderful string arrangement by Mike Melvoin. As with all of Romeo’s compositions, this one remains one of the Partridges' more memorable tunes.

**Personnel **

Lead Vocal – Debbie Sims (contralto)
Music played The Wrecking Crew
Background Vocals – Don Wood (1st tenor), Russell Gonzalez (2nd tenor), Alison Edwards (alto), Laurie Maitland (mezzo-soprano), Liz McKay (soprano), Theresa Joanou (artificial high soprano)

As Debbie Sims' backing singer Laurie Maitland with a professional voice once recalled:

In 1990 at the age of 15, I performed background vocals, blending with my friends, Russell Gonzalez, Don Wood, Alison Edwards, Liz McKay and Theresa Joanou behind Debbie Sims on that catchy Wes Farrell and Tony Romeo tune before my solo debut at age 23 in 1998.

As a background vocalist behind Debbie Sims on “Last Night”, I strongly was hitting the high G note a little bit loud and clear on “Oh, Baby”.

If you listen closely to the first Partridge Family singing “Last Night” with the son Keith Partridge (David Cassidy) singing the lead and Mrs. Shirley Partridge (Shirley Jones) singing backup in an amateurish style as a reverse with The Ron Hicklin Singers, you will hear how weak, tired, shy and amateurish their background voices sound like with no strength, power or soul:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLSVhJffXWY
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5LlWIN2OMo

Wes Farrell co-wrote “Last Night” with Tony Romeo, the man responsible for The Partridge Family’s biggest hit, “I Think I Love You”. This song has a very familiar swinging groove, very common for pop music of the era. Its infectious chord changes weave in and out of the verses and choruses so smoothly, you will probably find yourself tapping your feet or even bobbing your head on this one. The harpsichord is complemented by a wonderful string arrangement by Mike Melvoin. As with all of Romeo’s compositions, this one remains one of the Partridges' more memorable tunes. ]]>
PROBLEM:
On the original song by the first Partridge Family, called, "Last Night" female backing vocalists Jackie Ward and Shirley Jones couldn't reach all of the artificial high notes, especially when they couldn't reach the high F# note or the high G note.

SOLUTION:
On Debbie Sims' version of "Last Night" female backing vocalists Laurie Maitland, Liz McKay and Theresa Joanou with her wide, high-reaching vocal range reached the high F# note on "Oh, yeah" in the key of A and also the high G note on "Oh, baby" in the key of B flat.

Here's the story:

Wes Farrell co-wrote “Last Night” with Tony Romeo, the man responsible for The Partridge Family’s biggest hit, “I Think I Love You”. This song has a very familiar swinging groove, very common for pop music of the era. Its infectious chord changes weave in and out of the verses and choruses so smoothly, you will probably find yourself tapping your feet or even bobbing your head on this one. The harpsichord is complemented by a wonderful string arrangement by Mike Melvoin. As with all of Romeo’s compositions, this one remains one of the Partridges' more memorable tunes.

**Personnel **

Lead Vocal – Debbie Sims (contralto)
Music played The Wrecking Crew
Background Vocals – Don Wood (1st tenor), Russell Gonzalez (2nd tenor), Alison Edwards (alto), Laurie Maitland (mezzo-soprano), Liz McKay (soprano), Theresa Joanou (artificial high soprano)

As Debbie Sims' backing singer Laurie Maitland with a professional voice once recalled:

In 1990 at the age of 15, I performed background vocals, blending with my friends, Russell Gonzalez, Don Wood, Alison Edwards, Liz McKay and Theresa Joanou behind Debbie Sims on that catchy Wes Farrell and Tony Romeo tune before my solo debut at age 23 in 1998.

As a background vocalist behind Debbie Sims on “Last Night”, I strongly was hitting the high G note a little bit loud and clear on “Oh, Baby”.

If you listen closely to the first Partridge Family singing “Last Night” with the son Keith Partridge (David Cassidy) singing the lead and Mrs. Shirley Partridge (Shirley Jones) singing backup in an amateurish style as a reverse with The Ron Hicklin Singers, you will hear how weak, tired, shy and amateurish their background voices sound like with no strength, power or soul:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLSVhJffXWY
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5LlWIN2OMo

Wes Farrell co-wrote “Last Night” with Tony Romeo, the man responsible for The Partridge Family’s biggest hit, “I Think I Love You”. This song has a very familiar swinging groove, very common for pop music of the era. Its infectious chord changes weave in and out of the verses and choruses so smoothly, you will probably find yourself tapping your feet or even bobbing your head on this one. The harpsichord is complemented by a wonderful string arrangement by Mike Melvoin. As with all of Romeo’s compositions, this one remains one of the Partridges' more memorable tunes. ]]> 2444042 no no Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:28:17 +0200 2018-10-11T15:28:17+02:00 2:55 https://hearthis.at/debbiesims/debbie-sims-early-light/ 2444040 no no Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:28:13 +0200 2018-10-11T15:28:13+02:00 4:20