For All We Know (1934 song)
"For All We Know" is a popular song published in 1934, with music by J. Fred Coots and lyrics by Sam M. Lewis. Popular versions in 1934 were by Hal Kemp (vocal by Skinnay Ennis) and Isham Jones (vocal by Joe Martin).[1]
| "For All We Know" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1934 by Leo Feist, Inc. |
| Composer(s) | J. Fred Coots |
| Lyricist(s) | Sam M. Lewis |
Background
There are alternate verses but the main lyrics start: "For all we know we may never meet again...".[2]
Other artists' recordings
- The version by Dinah Washington reached No. 88 on the chart in 1962.
- A version by The Spinners in 1965 gave it a more contemporary sound and was included in the 1967 LP The Original Spinners.
- The Donny Hathaway version from the LP Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway (Atlantic, 1972) has become one of the standout versions of the song.
- The song has been recorded by a host of artists, including: Nina Simone, Al Martino, The Andrews Sisters, Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Crystal Gayle, Dinah Washington, Doris Day, Joanie Sommers, Fran Jeffries, Bette Midler, Nat King Cole, Rod Stewart, June Christy, Frankie Valli, Caleb Kelly and Rosemary Clooney
- Jane Ira Bloom included the song in her 2013 album Sixteen Sunsets.
Song in popular culture
- The Rosemary Clooney version is heard over the closing credits of Dan Ireland's 2005 British film Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont.
- The Bette Midler version was featured in the 1991 film For the Boys.
- A cover by Abbey Lincoln was featured prominently in the Gus Van Sant film Drugstore Cowboy (1989).
- A cover by Billy Porter and Our Lady J was featured in a 2018 episode of Pose.[3]
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References
- Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890–1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 499. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- "lyricsplayground.com". lyricsplayground.com. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- "'For All We Know' & 'Home' Covers from FX's Pose Released". Film Music Reporter. July 8, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
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