Written by Dorcas Cochran (lyrics) and Lionel Newman (music), Again became a 1949 hit recorded by Doris Day, Mel Tormé, and many others. Its tender lyrics and dreamy melody made it a timeless ballad of romance and longing. In this post, I share why I chose it for my Vintage Song Series and the lyric that moves me most.

"On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)" started on Broadway in 1965 with Barbara Harris and later became a standard thanks to Barbra Streisand’s film version. I chose this song for its optimism and timeless sweep—it’s a song that opens hearts and imaginations.

Irving Berlin’s Always was written in 1925 as a wedding gift for his wife Ellin. Nearly a century later, the song still resonates as one of the great American love songs, cherished for its heartfelt simplicity and enduring romance.