Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S, Al Caiola was a studio musician in the 1950s in New York City. He released some minor records under his own name in that decade. In addition, he performed under the musical direction of John Serry Sr. on an album for Dot Records in 1956 (Squeeze Play).
In 1960 he became a recording star on the United Artists label for over ten years. He had hits in 1961 with "The Magnificent Seven" and "Bonanza". His guitar style was inspired by Duane Eddy. The arrangements were typically by Don Costa, using a large orchestral backing. Caiola continuously released singles and albums throughout the 1960s and beyond, though no others appeared on the charts except for an entry in 1964 with "From Russia with Love". United Artists used him to make commercial recordings of many movie and TV themes: "Wagon Train (Wagons Ho)", "The Ballad of Paladin", "The Rebel", and "Gunslinger". His album Solid Gold Guitar contained arrangements of "Jezebel", "Two Guitars", "Big Guitar", "I Walk the Line", and "Guitar Boogie".
The Magnificent Seven album, other than the title track, consisted of a variety of pop songs with a jazzy bent. Guitars Guitars Guitars was similar. There was a wide variety to his albums — soft pop, Italian, Hawaiian, country, jazz. In the early 1970s he continued on the Avalanche Recordings label, producing similar work including the album Theme From the 'Magnificent 7 Ride' '73. Later, on other labels, came some ethnic-themed instrumental albums such as In a Spanish Mood in 1982, and Italian instrumentals. In 1976, Caiola accompanied Sergio Franchi, Dana Valery, and Wayne J. Kirby (Franchi's musical director) on a concert tour to Johannesburg, South Africa.
Caiola died in November 2016 at the age of 96.
Serenade In Blue
Al Caiola Lyrics
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I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
Sharing all the joys we used to know
Many moons ago
Once again your face comes back to me
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
In the album of my memory
It seems like only yesterday
The small cafe, a crowded floor
And as we danced the night away
I hear you say forever more
And then the song became a sigh
Forever more became goodbye
Cause you remained in my heart, but
Tell me darling in there still a spark?
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
Should I go on whistling in the dark,
Serenade in blue
The song Serenade in Blue by Al Caiola is a nostalgic and romantic tune about the memories of a past love. The opening line, "When I hear that Serenade in blue," sets the mood for the rest of the song, implying that the piece of music has a special significance and reminds the singer of his past relationship. He feels as if he is transported to a different world where he is once again alone with his lover, reliving the joys they used to share "many moons ago."
The memories of his previous relationship are vividly portrayed in the lyrics, with phrases like "Once again your face comes back to me" and "just like the theme of some forgotten melody" suggesting a strong emotional connection. However, the singer becomes uncertain about the fate of their love as he wonders whether there is still "a spark" or only "lonely ashes of the flame we knew." The line "should I go on whistling in the dark" implies that the singer is uncertain about his future but still finds comfort in the memories of their past love.
Overall, the song's romantic nature and nostalgic lyrics make it a classic love song that resonates with listeners who have experienced lost love. The soft guitar chords and gentle melody add to the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
When I hear that Serenade in blue
Al Caiola reminisces about a particular melody that makes him feel like he is in a different world, with his loved one.
I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
He feels like he and his lover are transported to another world when the Serenade in blue plays.
Sharing all the joys we used to know
During this moment, they both feel like they are reliving past happy memories together.
Many moons ago
These memories are from a long time ago, but they are still vivid in Al's mind.
Once again your face comes back to me
When he hears the melody, his lover's face appears in his mind's eye, as though they are dancing together again.
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
Her face and the melody are fused together in his memory, as though they are one and the same.
In the album of my memory
All of these memories reside in his mind, as though they are kept in an album.
Serenade in blue
This phrase serves as a reminder of the particular melody that sparks these memories.
It seems like only yesterday
Though these memories are from a long time ago, they feel like they happened just yesterday.
The small cafe, a crowded floor
This is a specific scene that Al is remembering - a small, packed cafe where he and his lover danced to this melody.
And as we danced the night away
Their love was so strong that they lost themselves in the dance, and the hours seemed to pass by in minutes.
I hear you say forever more
Amidst all the dancing, his lover whispered these words - 'forever more.'
And then the song became a sigh
The love that Al and his lover shared was so powerful that it was as though the melody itself let out a sigh, signifying that it was time for them to go their separate ways.
Forever more became goodbye
The memory of his lover saying 'forever more' turned into the goodbye they exchanged when they parted ways.
Cause you remained in my heart, but
Even though they were no longer together, his lover continued to reside in his heart.
Tell me darling in there still a spark?
He wonders whether there is any love left between them, or whether their love has extinguished like a spark.
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
He worries that all that remains of their love is just ashes, which serve as a reminder of the flame they once shared.
Should I go on whistling in the dark,
Uncertain of whether his lover still loves him or not, Al questions if he should go on hoping for their reunion, with nothing but the Serenade in blue to comfort him.
Serenade in blue
This phrase symbolizes the pain of Al's longing for his lover, and his hope that they might find their way back to each other.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Mack Gordon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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