She studied art in Paris and in the 60s moved to London. During this period she got to know the most prominent designers, musicians and artists belonging to the artistic circles she frequented. Her preferences were predominantly for the Surrealist movement and for bodily expression, since she has also studied the art of mime. The meeting with Dali changed her life.
In the following 15 years she became the only woman friend, the muse and confidant of the great artist and his wife Gala. She lived in their house in Cadaquès (Spain) and accompanied them when they moved to New York and Paris in the winter. Although he had declared that a woman should never paint, Dali became her mentor, allowing her to work alongside him and teaching her all she knows about art and its techniques.
He took her to visit all the great museums of the world, acting as her guide in the discovery of artists from his own highly individual point of view. Famous throughout the world as a pop singer, she soared to celebrity when her first song entered the international hit parades, but this not lead her to neglect the passion of her life: painting.
In 1975, disillusioned by a shallow but surprisingly conservative fashion industry and encouraged by boyfriend David Bowie, who paid for singing and dancing lessons, Lear decided to launch a career in music. Bowie recommended her a Hungarian voice coach Florence Wiese-Norberg, with whom he also worked.[16] She would record a demo song called "Stars" with him, however, the track still remains unreleased
In 1980 she had her first show in Rotterdam. Encouraged by the success of this and the publicity generated by the media, she went on to display in Paris, Berlin, Milan and Geneva, attracting the attention of the European collectors. She likes to recall the fact that she waited 20 years before having the chance to show her paintings and she is grateful to Dali for having been her friend and teacher. Pop icon Amanda Lear has recorded 15 studio albums and has released some 60 singles to date and has so far sold approximately 15 million albums and 25-30 million singles worldwide.
2012 saw the release of a new album "I Don't Like Disco", from which a few single were taken including La bete et la belle and I Don't Like Disco.
Her latest news can be read on her official site: www.amanda-lear.com.
I'm in the Mood for Love
Amanda Lear Lyrics
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Simply because you're near me.
Funny, but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love.
Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we're under
Oh! Is it any wonder
Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade?
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
If there's a cloud above
If it should rain we'll let it
But for tonight, forget it!
I'm in the mood for love
The song "I'm in the Mood for Love" by Amanda Lear is a classic love song that expresses the feelings of being swept off one's feet by the presence of a special someone. The lyrics talk about how the feeling of being near the person makes everything seem brighter, and how the singer can't help but feel "in the mood for love" when they are around. The reference to heaven being in the person's eyes suggests that they see the very best in the world through the person they love.
There is also a sense of urgency in the song, with the suggestion that the singer is willing to forget all of life's problems and enjoy the moment, come what may because they're in love. The lyrics suggest that the singer is confident and not worried about the future as long as they're with the person they love. This song is a perfect representation of how it feels to be head over heels in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mood for love
I want to express my affection and love for someone.
Simply because you're near me.
I feel romantic and loving simply because the person I love is close to me.
Funny, but when you're near me
I find it amusing that I always feel like expressing my love when the person I love is close to me.
Heaven is in your eyes
You have beautiful eyes that make me feel like I'm in paradise.
Bright as the stars we're under
Your eyes shine like stars when we're together.
Oh! Is it any wonder
It's no surprise that I am filled with love and passion when I'm with you.
Why stop to think of whether
There's no need to overthink or worry about our relationship.
This little dream might fade?
Is there a chance that we might not be together forever?
We've put our hearts together
We've committed to each other and are united in our love.
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
We are a team and I'm not scared of what the future holds because we are together.
If there's a cloud above
If there's a problem or obstacle in our path,
If it should rain we'll let it
We'll face it together and let it run its course.
But for tonight, forget it!
But for tonight, let's focus on our love and enjoy the moment without any worries or fears.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy Mchugh
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