The song was released in April 1955 by Capitol and produced by Voyle Gilmore with arrangements by Nelson Riddle. All the songs on the album deal with themes such as loneliness, introspection, lost love, failed relationships, depression, and night life. The cover artwork reflects these themes, portraying Sinatra on an eerie and deserted street at night awash in blue-tinged street lights. In the Wee Small Hours has been called one of the first concept albums.
Carly Simon’s version of the song featured in the hit 1993 film Sleepless in Seattle, and further included on the film’s soundtrack album.
In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
Lyrics & Music by: Bob Hilliard / David Mann
When the sun is high
In the afternoon sky
You can always find something to do
But from dusk till dawn
As the clock ticks on
Something happens to you
In the wee small hours of the morning
While the whole wide world is fast asleep
You lie awake and think about the boy
And never ever think of counting sheep
When your lonely heart
Has learned its lesson
You’d be his if only he’d call
In the wee small hours of the morning
That’s the time you miss him most of all
When your lonely heart
Has learned its lesson
You’d be his if only he’d call
In the wee small hours of the morning
That’s the time you miss him most of all
Pretty sure I had a boyhood crush on that woman lol
I am sure. Her lyrics are full of love and crushes. She is an amazing talent. I do hope that your Christmas was a a barrel of love and comforts. 🎶