Composer

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Sammy Cahn

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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4:10

"I Should Care" is a popular song composed by Sammy Cahn, with music by Axel Stordahl and Paul Weston. The song was first published in 1944 and has since become a jazz standard, recorded by numerous artists. The song was premiered by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, with vocals by Frank Sinatra, in 1945. It was later recorded by many other artists, including Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan, and Chet Baker. "I Should Care" is a ballad with a slow tempo and a melancholic feel. The song is in the key of F major and has a 32-bar form. The melody is simple and lyrical, with a descending chromatic line in the chorus. The lyrics, written by Sammy Cahn, are introspective and reflective, expressing the singer's feelings of regret and longing. The song is divided into three sections, each with a different melody and lyrics. The first section sets the mood with the opening line, "I should care, I should go around weeping." The second section introduces a new melody and lyrics, expressing the singer's desire to forget the past and move on. The final section returns to the original melody and lyrics, with the singer acknowledging that they still care despite their efforts to forget. "I Should Care" is a classic example of the Great American Songbook, with its sophisticated harmonies and introspective lyrics. The song has been covered by many jazz musicians, who have added their own interpretations and improvisations to the melody. Despite its melancholic tone, "I Should Care" remains a beloved standard in the jazz repertoire.

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