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.
Where or When
Al Caiola Lyrics
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We looked at each other in the same way then
But I can't remember where or when
The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore
The smile you are smiling you were smiling then
But I can't remember where or when
Seem to be happening again
And so it seems that we have met before
And laughed before, and loved before
But who knows where or when
The lyrics to Al Caiola's song "Where or When" are about the feeling of deja vu and the uncertainty of whether two people have met before in a past life or if they are simply experiencing a familiar moment. The opening line "It seems we stood and talked like this before" expresses the sense of familiarity in the conversation and interaction between the two people. The repetition of "the same way then" and "smiling then" emphasizes the idea that the current moment is reminiscent of a past encounter.
However, the singer admits to not being able to remember where or when their past meeting occurred, which creates ambiguity in the story. The idea of past lives is hinted at in the lines "Some things that happened for the first time, seem to be happening again." The singer also reflects on the possibility of having laughed and loved before with this person, but the uncertainty about the time and place of their previous encounters leaves the subject of the song in a state of longing and questioning.
Overall, the lyrics of "Where or When" convey a sense of nostalgia, a feeling of connection with someone that remains just out of reach, and the idea that some experiences and connections may transcend time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems we stood and talked like this before
It appears that we have had a similar conversation in the past
We looked at each other in the same way then
We exchanged glances with similar expressions the last time we spoke
But I can't remember where or when
Unfortunately, I am unable to recall where or when our previous meeting took place
The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore
The outfit you have on now is exactly what you wore on the previous occasion
The smile you are smiling you were smiling then
You have the same smile that you had during our previous encounter
But I can't remember where or when
Despite these similarities, I still cannot recollect the time or location of our previous meeting
Some things that happened for the first time
Certain events that were previously novel
Seem to be happening again
Are unfolding in a nearly identical manner for a second time
And so it seems that we have met before
It appears that we have previously crossed paths
And laughed before, and loved before
We have laughed and loved together during a previous encounter
But who knows where or when
Despite our past connection, neither of us are able to determine the specifics of our earlier meeting
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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Tengo 72 años y siempre me a gustado esta música que afortunadamente viví en mi niñes
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En CD de México había una estación de radio que se llamaba 6.20 la música que llegó para quedarse, y ahí escuché muchas veces esta hermosa mucica.
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De regreso a mi niñez con esta melodía..... fantástico!!! Cerré los ojos y ahí estaba yo de 6 años!
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Excelente..!!!Y a esta maravillosa interpretación se suman las hermosas fotos. Luccy-Peru
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Igualmente Sra Elena Altuve .. a mi 72 años me traes porta a mi niñez en los campos petroleros de Mi Gran País VENEZUELA
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Una pieza magistral que echa a volar mi imaginación al viejo oeste en compañía de los Cherokees y los pieles rojas 🏜️
@elpatron1551
Un gran homenaje para los nativos americanos
@claudiogonzalezespinoza2567
Que increíble espectacular este tema instrumental del Gran Alcaciola
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Excelente musica, recordar es vivir, esta musica y deleitar el oido
@gloriamartinez9924
Hermosa melodia acompañada de imagenes un tanto semejantes