Tony Bennett

Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett: 1953

Stranger In Paradise is a song performed by Tony Bennett. It was released in 1953 and it originated from a musical called "Kismet". The song gained popularity and became a signature tune for Bennett.


Tony Bennett - passed away at 96

Did You Know

  • Stranger In Paradise is a song originally from the 1953 musical "Kismet."
  • "The Ed Sullivan Show" an American TV variety show that ran from 1948 to 1971, hosted by Ed Sullivan, showcased diverse entertainment acts, famously introducing stars like The Beatles and Elvis Presley. A cultural icon of television's golden era.


Ed Sullivan, left, Tony Bennett, middle and Don Rickles, right

  • It was later popularized by Tony Bennett, who released his version of the song in 1954.
  • The song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Bing Crosby and Sarah Brightman.

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Lyrics

Take my hand,

I'm a stranger in Paradise

All lost in a wonderland

A stranger in paradise

If I stand starry eyed,

That's a danger in Paradise

Mortals who stand beside

An angels like us


I saw her face

And I ascended

Out of the common place

Into the rarest

Somewhere in space

I hang suspended

Until I know

There's a chance that she cares


Won't you answer this fervent prayer?

Of a stranger in paradise

Don't send me in dark despair

From all that I hunger for

But open your angel's arms

To this strangers in paradise

And tell us that we need be

Strangers no more


I saw her face

And I ascended

Out of the common place

Into the rarest

Somewhere in space

I hang suspended

Until I know

There's a chance that she cares


Won't you answer this fervent prayer?

Of a stranger in paradise

Don't send me in dark despair

From all that I hunger for

But open your angel's arms

To this strangers in paradise

And tell us that we need be

Strangers no more

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