Come Back to Me is a classic show tune written by Burton Lane with lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner for the 1965 musical On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. The song tells of longing for a loved one to return and became a lasting standard in pop and jazz. It was first performed live by Louis Jourdan on September 7, 1965 and first released commercially by Doug Crosley in October 1965. Over the years it has been covered by many artists including Johnny Mathis, Dusty Springfield, Barbra Streisand, Shirley Bassey, Nancy Wilson, and Steve & Eydie, as well as numerous instrumental versions, making it a widely recognized musical theatre and pop standard.
