About the song
In the realm of popular music, few songs have managed to capture the essence of romance and nostalgia as effortlessly as “Twilight Time.” Written by Buck Ram and composed by the Three Suns, this timeless classic has been delighting audiences for generations with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics.
The song’s origins date back to the 1940s, when Ram, a college student at the time, penned the lyrics as a poem without music. It wasn’t until later, when the Three Suns, a trio consisting of Morty Nevins, Al Nevins, and Artie Dunn, set the poem to music, that “Twilight Time” began to take shape. The original instrumental recordings, made by the Three Suns in 1944 and Les Brown & His Band of Renown in 1945, laid the groundwork for the song’s enduring popularity.
However, it was the Platters’ 1958 recording of “Twilight Time” that catapulted the song to new heights of success. The Platters’ version, with its lush harmonies and soaring vocals, became a No.1 hit on both the pop singles and R&B best sellers charts in the United States, and reached No.3 in the United Kingdom. The song’s appeal was not limited to its chart success, as it has been covered by numerous groups over the years, each putting their own unique spin on the classic melody.
In 1963, the Platters even recorded a Spanish version of the song, entitled “La Hora del Crepúsculo,” which featured a rhumba-style tempo and added a new layer of depth to the song’s already rich emotional landscape. The Platters’ version of “Twilight Time” has also been featured in the official trailer for the Disney+ show WandaVision, introducing the song to a new generation of fans.
The song’s timeless appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia, transporting listeners back to a bygone era of romance and simplicity. Whether you’re a fan of classic pop, rock, or R&B, “Twilight Time” is a song that transcends genre and era, speaking to the universal human experience of love and loss. With its haunting melody, poignant lyrics, and enduring popularity, “Twilight Time” is a true classic that will continue to captivate audiences for generations to come.
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Lyrics
Heavenly shades of night are falling
It’s twilight time
Out of the mist, your voice is calling
‘Tis twilight time
When purple-colored curtains
Mark the end of the day
I’ll hear you, my dear, at twilight time
Deepening shadows gather splendor
As day is done
Fingers of night will soon surrender
The setting sun
I count the moments, darling
‘Til you’re here with me
Together at last at twilight time
Here in the afterglow of day
We keep our rendezvous beneath the blue
Here in the sweet and same old way
I fall in love again as I did then
Deep in the dark, your kiss will thrill me
Like days of old
Lighting the spark of love that fills me
With dreams untold
Each day I pray for evening
Just to be with you
Together at last at twilight time
Here in the afterglow of day
We keep our rendezvous beneath the blue
Here in the sweet and same old way
I fall in love again as I did then
Deep in the dark, your kiss will thrill me
Like days of old
Lighting the spark of love that fills me
With dreams untold
Each day I pray for evening
Just to be with you
Together at last at twilight time
Together at last at twilight time