Alma Cogan was Britain's most successful female recording artist of the 195… Read Full Bio ↴Alma Cogan was Britain's most successful female recording artist of the 1950's. Born in London in 1932, her early recordings were mainly ballads, in the style of Anne Shelton. But by 1954, this was to all change. Her first major hit was "Bell Bottom Blues", and she scored her only number one in Britain with "Dreamboat" in 1956. Novelty songs were extremely popular at the time, and Alma recorded a number of these, including "I Can't Tell A Waltz From A Tango", "Twenty Tiny Fingers" and "Never Do A Tango With An Eskimo". She was known for the giggle in her voice when she sang and was affectinaltely known as The Girl With A Laugh In Her Voice. Her extravagant dresses were also a trademark. Her final UK hit was "Cowboy Jimmy Joe" in 1961, but was fast becoming an International Artist, with hits in Sweden, Germany, Israel and Japan - she had a number one hit in Japan with "Just Couldn't Resist Her With Her Pocket Transistor" which was at the top spot for over six months. As the novelty numbers were fast becoming old-fashioned by the start of the 1960s, she recorded a number of jazz standards and pop records, including five songs written by the Beatles - these recordings can be found on a number of CDs. Famed for her showbiz parties, with guests like Cary Grant, Noel Coward and the Beatles, she was never out of the public eye until ovarian cancer tragically cut her career short. She died on the 26th October 1966, aged just 34.

I Don't Mind Being All Alone
Alma Cogan Lyrics

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I don't mind being all alone
When I'm all alone with you
You're the kind I tried hard to find
You've made all my dreams come true
In a crowd I feel mighty proud
But if you're not there I'm lonesome
I don't mind being all alone
When I'm all alone with you.

Overall Meaning

In Alma Cogan's song "I Don't Mind Being All Alone," the singer expresses a sentiment that on the surface seems contradictory: they don't mind being alone, but only if they are alone with the person they love. The lyrics reveal a deep sense of love and intimacy that can only be felt with that one special person. The singer describes how this person has made all their dreams come true and being alone with them makes them feel whole. The singer even goes so far as to say that they feel "mighty proud" in a crowd, but without this special person, they feel empty and alone.

The idea of being alone with someone you love is not a new one in the world of popular music. However, the way Alma Cogan delivers these lyrics is unique. The song is a mid-tempo pop number with a cheerful melody, which contrasts with the somewhat melancholy lyrics. Alma Cogan's vocals convey a sense of longing and yearning as she sings about the person who has made her dreams come true.

Interestingly, the lyrics also hint at the importance of this person to the singer's sense of identity. They say that without this person, they feel lonesome, suggesting that they have become dependent on them in some way. Overall, "I Don't Mind Being All Alone" is a sweet and thoughtful song that explores the joys and challenges of being in love.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't mind being all alone
I am content with being alone

When I'm all alone with you
As long as I have you, I am not lonely

You're the kind I tried hard to find
You are the type of person I searched for diligently

You've made all my dreams come true
You have fulfilled all of my aspirations

In a crowd I feel mighty proud
I am confident and happy when surrounded by others

But if you're not there I'm lonesome
If you are not also present, I feel lonely

I don't mind being all alone
I am still at peace when left by myself

When I'm all alone with you.
However, when we are together, I am never truly alone

Writer(s): JIMMY MC HUGH, IRVING MILLS, CLARENCE GASKILL

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MjayzToonz

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Haven't heard this one in a very long time Brian,there were always lots of Alma's records in our house back then,my Dad bought them all !..★★★★★

flatop47

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@***** Cheers Mick....Nice To Hear All These Oldies Again

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9y↑3

The Fab Alma

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@flatop47 I should hope so .. lol Keep drinking Brian :) ms

flatop47

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@Music Selection It Snowed Here Today

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@flatop47 Ahh well nowt I can do . summer is still here amazing lol

flatop47

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Could Be....But Its Not Happend To Me

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@flatop47 Oh that's weird , as Munrow is in the states .maybe its the computer uploads that they do automatically every night , anyway I can't fix it so we 'll see if it stops over next few days ..

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