Kool & The Gang • Cherish || Jennifer Connelly • A Life In Pictures

“Cherish“ is a song by merican R&B band Kool & the Gang, released in May 1985. It was the third single released from the band’s sixteenth studio album, Emergency. It was certified Gold by the RIAA and held the number 1 position on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart for six weeks running. It would ultimately rank as the biggest Adult Contemporary chart hit of the 1980. The song is a romantic ballad that proved to be extremely popular when it was released and has since been a wedding song staple of sorts. The song was composed in the key of B♭ minor, though the chorus shifts to D♭ major (the relative major of B♭ minor). Lyrics: Let’s take a walk together near the ocean shore Hand in hand you and I Let’s cherish every moment we have been given The time is passing by I often pray before I lay down by your side If you receive your calling before I awake Could I make it through the night Cherish