Song of the Week

Song of the Week time.

We are currently enduring one of the most excruciating periods known to man, that is, an election campaign. Despite being an avowed psephologist I do not like election campaigns; call me nerdy but I just like the statistics on Election night.

I have no desire to turn the television news on or click on news.com.au and view the lies being told, the deep-seated and electorally unpopular ideologies that are being hidden and the truths that are being massaged, stretched and bent to suit the prevailing mood. I just can’t stand reading about all the promises that each side of politics makes during a campaign.

Which brings me to the timely Song of the Week…



Promises Promises
Music by Burt Bacharach lyrics by Hal David
Stage Musical Version Sung by - You’ll never guess! See below!


Lyrics

Promises, promises
I'm all through with promises, promises now
I don't know how I got the nerve to walk out
If I shout, remember I feel free
Now I can look at myself and be proud
I'm laughing out loud

Oh, promises, promises
This is where those promises, promises end
I don't pretend that what was wrong can be right
Every night I sleep now, no more lies
Things that I promised myself fell apart
But I found my heart

Oh, promises, their kind of promises, can just destroy a life
Oh, promises, those kind of promises, take all the joy from life
Oh, promises, promises, my kind of promises
Can lead to joy and hope and love
Yes, love!!

Every night I sleep now, no more lies
Things that I promised myself fell apart
But I found my heart

Oh, promises, their kind of promises can just destroy a life
Oh, promises, those kind of promises take all the joy from life
Oh, promises, promises, my kind of promises
Can lead to joy and hope and love
Yes, love!!


That linked version above is from the 1968 Musical Promises Promises.
But who was singing?? Some clues:

The performer won a Tony for Best Actor in a Musical.

He is best known to Gens X and Y for his 13 year stint on Law and Order.

That’s right – Jerry Orbach. Who knew?