So Rare
101 Strings was an umbrella term for a highly successful easy listening sym… Read Full Bio ↴101 Strings was an umbrella term for a highly successful easy listening symphonic music organization, with a discography exceeding a hundred albums and a creative lifetime of roughly thirty years. Their LPs were individualized by the slogan "The Sound of Magnificence", a puffy cloud logo and sepia-toned photo of the orchestra. According to the photograph, the 101 Strings orchestra was composed of 124 string instruments (all male except for the harpist) and was conducted by Wilhelm Stephan. The orchestra's famous official photograph was taken in the Musikhalle Hamburg. In reality, of course, the recordings also featured a full brass, woodwind and percussion section, and not quite as many strings as are shown in the photograph. In later years (right up to the 80's), the recordings were made by a session orchestra in London, with a line-up including a modern "pop" rhythm section. In the late 1990's, the 101 Strings Orchestra was revived with "The New 101 Strings Orchestra" for a series of modern recordings.

So Rare
101 Strings Orchestra Lyrics


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What is so rare as a day in June?
'Till now we have never been told
The old question's answered by one that is new
What is so rare, dear, as you?

So rare, you're like the fragrance of blossoms fair
Sweet as a breath of air
Fresh with the morning dew
So rare You're like the sparkle of old champagne
Orchids in cellophane
Couldn't compare to you
You are perfection you're my idea
Of angels singing the Ave Maria
For you're an angel, I breathe and live you
With every beat of the heart that I give you
So rare, This is a heaven on earth we share
Caring the way we care
Ours is a love so rare

So rare, You have the warmth of a Schubert air
Charming and debonaire
Those are the words for you
So rare You have a way that's beyond compare
That "one in a million" air
In everything you do
You have that something, that certain manner
You thrill me more than the "Star Spangled Banner"
You stage a love scene, so sweetly tender
And in that love scene I gladly surrender




So rare, to have a future like yours to share
Sweetheart the way we care

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 101 Strings Orchestra's song "So Rare" are a beautiful tribute to the rarity and uniqueness of someone's love and presence in one's life. The song opens with the rhetorical question, "What is so rare as a day in June?" This question is often used to emphasize the beauty and rarity of something. However, the lyrics reveal that even a day in June cannot compare to the rarity of the person being addressed in the song. The singer declares that until now, they have never been told about this rare and precious love.


The subsequent verses describe the person's qualities that make them so rare. They are compared to the fragrance of blossoms, fresh with the morning dew. Their presence is like the sparkle of old champagne or the beauty of orchids, but even these cannot compare to them. The person is described as perfection itself and is likened to angels singing the Ave Maria. The singer professes to breathe and live for this person, emphasizing the depth of their love.


The second verse continues to highlight the unique qualities of this person. They possess the warmth of a Schubert air, charming and debonaire. Their manner and presence are described as "one in a million" and everything they do is beyond compare. The person thrills the singer more than the "Star Spangled Banner," and in their love scenes, the singer gladly surrenders. The chorus reaffirms the rarity of the love they share, and the singer expresses their gratitude and desire to have a future together.


Overall, the lyrics convey a deep appreciation for the rare and extraordinary love the singer has found. The person being addressed is portrayed as a rare gem, unmatched in their qualities and the love they bring. The song exudes a sense of awe and reverence towards this person and celebrates the unique bond they share.


Line by Line Meaning

What is so rare as a day in June?
Is there anything as precious and perfect as a day in June?


'Till now we have never been told
We have never been enlightened about this before


The old question's answered by one that is new
The age-old question has finally been answered by a new revelation


What is so rare, dear, as you?
Is there anything as extraordinary and unique as you, my dear?


So rare, you're like the fragrance of blossoms fair
You are as exquisite and delightful as the scent of beautiful flowers


Sweet as a breath of air
As sweet as a gentle breeze


Fresh with the morning dew
Radiating freshness like the dew on a morning


So rare You're like the sparkle of old champagne
You shine brightly like the bubbles in vintage champagne


Orchids in cellophane
Even orchids presented in delicate wrapping cannot rival you


Couldn't compare to you
They cannot be compared to your beauty and uniqueness


You are perfection you're my idea
You are the epitome of flawlessness, you embody my ideal


Of angels singing the Ave Maria
Like angels singing the sacred hymn 'Ave Maria'


For you're an angel, I breathe and live you
Because you are an angel, my existence revolves around you


With every beat of the heart that I give you
Every heartbeat I offer you is filled with love and devotion


So rare, This is a heaven on earth we share
Our love is so special, it feels like a heavenly experience on earth


Caring the way we care
Our affection and concern for each other is extraordinary


Ours is a love so rare
Our love is unparalleled and exceptional


You have the warmth of a Schubert air
You possess the comforting warmth of a composition by Schubert


Charming and debonaire
You have a captivating and sophisticated charm


Those are the words for you
Those words perfectly describe you


So rare You have a way that's beyond compare
You have a unique and unmatched manner about you


That 'one in a million' air
You exude an aura of being one in a million


In everything you do
In every action you take


You have that something, that certain manner
You possess that special something, a distinct way about you


You thrill me more than the 'Star Spangled Banner'
You excite me even more than the patriotic anthem 'Star Spangled Banner'


You stage a love scene, so sweetly tender
When you express love, it is incredibly gentle and heartfelt


And in that love scene I gladly surrender
In that moment of love, I willingly let go and surrender myself


So rare, to have a future like yours to share
It is incredibly rare and special to have a future together like ours to embrace


Sweetheart the way we care
Darling, our care and affection for each other is exceptional




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACK SHARPE, JERRY HERST

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Comments from YouTube:

Jymster46

Thank you so much, Heather! I thought this was a nice version of the song. They seem to make wonderful versions of all the songs they do. Thank you for your very nice comments and I hope your day is marvelous too! Jim

LoveTheOConnor

Wonderful, Jim! Another beautiful version of this great song. Love all your pictures of lovely Ms. Sothern, and all the beautiful backgrounds. Thanks so much for sharing and brightening my day! Hope yours is marvelous :))

Jymster46

Thank You So Much, Roy! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Jim

Antonio Donizetti Kozan

Acho está música o explendida!

Jymster46

+Antonio Donizetti Kozan Thanks so much for listening!
Jim

Roy Hodgson

Hi Jim; Great old song. I like your presentation

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