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 Will Wait for You
Andre Kostelanetz Lyrics
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See it for yourself,
I'll make no change,
When you are somewhere else,
And I'll write for you,
Every chance I get,
Tell me you'll listen,
And say me you won't forget,
And I'll never say I don't have time, when you need me with you,
I'll stand in line, if you want me to, and I'll wait for you,
I'll wait for you,
Everyday,
See it for yourself,
I'll make no plans,
When you are somewhere else,
And I'll sing for you,
Songs that no one hears,
But tell me you'll listen,
And say I'll have your ears,
And I'll never say I don't have time, when you need me with you,
I'll stand in line, if you want me to, and I'll wait for you,
I'll wait for you,
And if you have something to say,
Know I won't look away,
No, I won't look away,
And I'll never say I don't have time, when you need me with you,
I'll stand in line, if you want me to, and I'll wait for you,
I'll wait for you,
I'll keep on waiting for you,
You'd wait for me, whoa,
I'll keep on waiting for you,
You'd wait for me (yeah) whoa,
I'll keep on waiting for you,
You'd wait for me, whoa,
I'll keep on waiting for you (I'll keep on waiting)
You'd wait for me, whoa
The song "I Will Wait for You" by Andre Kostelanetz is a beautiful ballad about the singer's unwavering loyalty and love for someone. The singer promises to wait and be there for their loved one no matter what, even if they are not physically present. They promise to write, sing, and listen for their loved one, ensuring that they will always be there when needed. The singer expresses their love and devotion by stating that they will never say they do not have time and will stand in line if needed. The song's repetitive chorus and soft instrumentation convey a sense of patience and devotion, creating a beautiful and heartfelt love song.
One interpretation of this song is that the singer is expressing their love for someone who is frequently absent or distant, whether it be due to work, travel, or other responsibilities. The lyrics express the singer's faithfulness and dedication to their loved one, promising to be there for them no matter what. Another interpretation is that the song could be about a long-distance relationship in which the singer is waiting for their loved one to come back to them, promising to love and support them until they can be reunited.
Overall, "I Will Wait for You" is a touching and emotionally charged love song that speaks to the power of devotion and commitment. Through its sentimental lyrics and beautiful melody, the song embodies the true essence of love and the importance of being there for someone when they need you most.
Line by Line Meaning
All in a day,
This love is so powerful that it makes everything happen in a single day.
See it for yourself,
Witness the love that we have for each other, it's real and undeniable.
I'll make no change,
I will always love you, and nothing could ever make me change my mind.
When you are somewhere else,
Even if we are far away from each other, my love for you will remain the same.
And I'll write for you,
I will express my love for you through the written word.
Every chance I get,
Whenever I have the opportunity, I'll write to show you how much you mean to me.
Tell me you'll listen,
Please promise me that you'll take the time to read and understand my love letters.
And say me you won't forget,
Promise me that you will always remember the love I have for you.
And I'll never say I don't have time, when you need me with you,
I will never use time as an excuse not to be with you when you need me by your side.
I'll stand in line, if you want me to, and I'll wait for you,
I will be patient and wait for you no matter how long it takes.
Everyday,
My love for you continues to grow with each passing day.
And I'll sing for you,
I will express my love for you through music.
Songs that no one hears,
Even if no one else hears my songs, you will always be the audience that matters most.
But tell me you'll listen,
Promise me you will actively listen, and understand the message behind my songs.
And say I'll have your ears,
Please let me know that my songs will always have a special place in your heart.
And if you have something to say,
If you ever need to express yourself, I am here to listen.
Know I won't look away,
I will always be there for you, listening and supporting you no matter what.
I'll keep on waiting for you,
My love for you will never fade, and I'll be ready to wait for you for as long as it takes.
You'd wait for me, whoa,
I trust that you feel the same way I do, and that you would also wait for me if needed.
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Francisco Cirett Ávila
Una gran composición y bello arreglo de maestro Kostelanetz
Francisco Cirett Ávila
Grandes melodías, grandes músicos, grandes orquestas, que deleitaban al selecto público, hoy, es solo un gran recuerdo
ricardo Merida
Esta melodia es tan romantica como la pelicula, nunca me canso de escucharla y soñar mientras la oigo.
Rick Maverick
Como se llama la pelicula por favor
Ricardo Llaque
@Rick Maverick Los Paraguas de Cherburgo
Ricardo Llaque
@Rick Maverick Con la bella Catherine Deneuve.