About the song
“Sealed with a Kiss,” penned by songwriters Peter Udell and Gary Geld, has etched its place in music history as a tender ode to summer love and separation. Originally recorded by the Four Voices in 1960, the song didn’t immediately find success but would later soar to popularity through Brian Hyland’s emotive rendition in 1962.
The lyrics poignantly convey the bittersweet experience of lovers parted by summer’s end. Promising to sustain their connection through heartfelt letters “sealed with a kiss,” the narrator pledges to keep their love alive until they can reunite in September. This theme of longing and hope struck a universal chord, resonating with listeners across generations.
Brian Hyland’s version of “Sealed with a Kiss” propelled the song to international fame. Backed by a talented ensemble including Mundell Lowe, Al Caiola, and Gary Geld himself, Hyland’s recording climbed to the top tiers of charts, reaching No. 3 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. Its success underscored the song’s timeless appeal and the emotive power of its lyrics.
The song’s enduring popularity led to a resurgence in 1975 when it charted again in the UK, showcasing its lasting influence. Notably, Hyland also recorded a German version of the song, further expanding its reach across language barriers.
“Sealed with a Kiss” remains a classic example of a heartfelt ballad that captures the essence of romantic nostalgia. Its evocative lyrics, combined with Hyland’s soulful delivery and the song’s melodic simplicity, continue to evoke memories of youthful love and the ache of separation. As listeners revisit its gentle melody and poignant verses, they are transported back to a time when promises were sealed with a kiss, promising enduring love despite the miles apart.
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Lyrics
Tho we gotta say goodbye for the summer
Darling I promise you this
I’ll send you all my love every day in a letter
Sealed with a kiss
Yes it’s gonna be a cold lonely summer
But I’ll fill the emptiness
I’ll send you all my dreams every day in a letter
Sealed with a kiss
I’ll see you in the sunlight
I’ll hear your voice everywhere
I’ll run to tenderly hold you
But darling you won’t be there
I don’t want to say goodbye for the summer
Knowing the love we’ll miss
Oh let us make a pledge to meet in September
And seal it with a kiss
Yes it’s gonna be a cold lonely summer
But I’ll fill the emptiness
I’ll send you all my love every day in a letter
Sealed with a kiss
Sealed with a kiss
Sealed with a kiss