It’s Been a Long, Long Time
It’s Been a Long, Long Time
Harry James & Kitty Kallen
A classic vocal standard with spacious phrasing, a memorable melody, and room for an expressive interpretation.
Karaoke fit
- Best voice
- Female Mid
- Best setting
- Family party or mixed ages
- Performance
- Solo
- Availability
- Widely available
Performance tip
Do not drag the tempo. Keep the lyric conversational and let the final phrase carry the extra weight.
Should you sing it?
A strong women's karaoke choice for a standards-friendly, holiday, or mixed-generation room. The main demand is steady breath control and clean verse timing; the familiar melody rewards restraint more than volume.
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