Kostelanetz was known for arranging and recording light classical music pieces for mass audiences, as well as orchestral versions of songs and Broadway show tunes. He made numerous recordings over the course of his career, which had sales of over 50 million and became staples of Beautiful Music radio stations.[citation needed] For many years, Kostelanetz also conducted the New York Philharmonic in pops concerts and recordings, in which they were billed as "Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra".
Kostelanetz is best known to modern audiences for a series of easy listening instrumental albums on Columbia Records from the 1940s until 1980. Kostelanetz actually started making this music before there was a genre called "easy listening", and he continued until after some of his contemporaries, including Mantovani, had stopped recording.
Toward the end of his recording career, his name was more of a brand than a true representation of who actually made the music, because nearly all of his output in the 1970s was arranged by others.[citation needed] Some of the arrangers credited on 1970s Kostelanetz albums include Teo Macero, Torrie Zito, Hank Levy, Luther Henderson, Jack Cortner, Eddie Sauter, Claus Ogerman, Jack Pleis, Tommy Newsom, Harold Wheeler, Bobby Scott, Homer Dennison, James Tyler, Jr., Byron Olson, Dale Oehler, Ben Lanzarone, LaMont Johnson, Wade Marcus, Patrick Williams, Sammy Nestico, Warren Vincent, Dick Hyman, Jorge Calandrelli, James J. Wisner, Al Capps and Don Sebesky.
Kostelanetz's last concert was "A Night in Old Vienna" concert with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in the War Memorial Opera House on December 31, 1979.
I Concentrate On You
Andre Kostelanetz Lyrics
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As long as I have you
Though there be rain
And darkness too
I'll not complain
I'll see it through
Poverty
But what care I
Say, I'll get by
As long as I have you.
But what care I
Say, I'll get by
As long as I have you.
In Andre Kostelanetz's song "I Concentrate On You," the lyrics convey a message of unwavering love and devotion. The singer expresses their determination to persevere through any hardships as long as they have their loved one by their side. The lines "I'll get by, as long as I have you" indicate that the singer finds solace and strength in the presence of their partner, regardless of the challenges they may face.
The following lines, "Though there be rain and darkness too, I'll not complain, I'll see it through," further highlight the singer's resilience. They acknowledge the inevitable difficulties that life may bring but remain steadfast in their commitment to weather those storms. The lyrics suggest that the singer's optimism and ability to endure are rooted in the unwavering support and love they receive from their partner.
The final verse, "Poverty may come to me, it's true, but what care I, say, I'll get by as long as I have you," emphasizes the singer's belief that material possessions hold little importance compared to the presence of their loved one. The lyrics convey a sense of confidence and contentment, emphasizing that as long as they have the love and companionship of their partner, they can navigate any challenges that come their way.
Overall, "I Concentrate On You" beautifully captures the power of love and the ability of a strong bond to provide comfort and strength during life's hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll get by
I will persevere and overcome any challenges or obstacles.
As long as I have you
Because I have your love and support, I can endure anything.
Though there be rain
Even during difficult times or hardships.
And darkness too
And moments of sorrow or uncertainty.
I'll not complain
I won't express dissatisfaction or discontent.
I'll see it through
I will persevere until the end and overcome any challenges.
Poverty
The state of being poor or lacking material possessions.
May come to me, it's true
It is possible that I may experience poverty or financial difficulties.
But what care I
But why should I be concerned?
Say, I'll get by
Because I have your love and support, I will continue to manage and survive.
As long as I have you.
As long as I have your love and support, I will be able to endure and thrive.
But what care I
But why should I be concerned?
Say, I'll get by
Because I have your love and support, I will continue to manage and survive.
As long as I have you.
As long as I have your love and support, I will be able to endure and thrive.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Fred Ahlert, Roy Turk
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Francisco José Araújo Costa
on Solitude
André Kostelanetz e sua música é uma raridade inesquecível no universo da música.