"Just as Though You Were Here" | |
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Song | |
Published | 1942 |
Genre | Traditional pop |
Composer(s) | John Benson Brooks |
Lyricist(s) | Eddie DeLange |
"Just as Though You Were Here" is a song written by John Benson Brooks (music) and Eddie DeLange (lyrics). The first recording was made by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra on May 18, 1942 [1] with vocals by Frank Sinatra and The Pied Pipers. [2] It reached the Billboard charts in July 1942, peaking at No. 6 during a ten-week stay. [3] Sinatra recorded the song again on September 24, 1974 for Reprise. [4]