Born Andres Rabaj… Read Full Bio ↴Andy Russell (September 16, 1919 - April 16, 1992)
Born Andres Rabajos in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents, Andy Russell (who took his professional name from one of his idols, Russ Columbo,) acheived his greatest U.S. popularity in the 1940s. As with Columbo and Bing Crosby before him, he started out singing with Gus Arnheim's orchestra at the Cocoanut Grove, but, at only 13, he was so young that Arnheim had to become his legal guardian to permit him to travel out of state.
Possessed of a romantic baritone voice, he sang songs in English and Spanish, his biggest hits being Amor and Besame Mucho (Capitol: 1945). In 1946, he was asked to take the place of Frank Sinatra on the pop music radio program "Your Hit Parade" ( for which Sinatra returned in 1947) which led to increased popularity for the singer. In the early 1950's, Russell appeared on early television with "Your Show Of Shows" with Sid Caesar for NBC, but recorded less frequently. By the early 50's, however, his hits had stopped and Capitol Records began to lose interest in him. Realizing that he commanded more popularity in Mexico than the U.S. he began performing there more frequently.
In the late 1950s, he re-located to Mexico City, and then to Argentina where he had a successful variety show that ran for seven years. He remained a U.S. citizen, however, and still made appearences in the U.S. from time to time. Capitol's Latin American affiliated labels released new material by Andy in the 1960s, after his stint with RCA Victor. He also recorded for Orfeon.
Andy returned to the United States in the late 60s and released two more albums for the parent Capitol label, one of which featured a Billboard Easy Listening Chart hit in 1968. It was a "cover" of label-mate Wynn Stewart's Country hit, It's Such a Pretty World Today, and served as the title song for the LP. Andy also appeared on public television fundraising specials well into the 1980s.
Andy was especially proud of receiving an award from "Nosotros" magazine, acknowledging his special achievements as the first bilingual singer to reach the top of the charts with an Anglo audience and to popularize Latin American songs. He surely paved the way for many other Latino singers, including Vikki Carr and even Ricky Martin!
Andy passed away in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 72.
I Dream Of You
Andy Russell Lyrics
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Over things you said to me; I couldn't even sleep
You forgot your promises, every single vow
All you did was laugh at me, but things are different now
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
Every road has a turning
That's one thing you're learning
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
How can I forget the hours that I worried through
Wondering the live long day just what next thing to do?
In those days you never thought anything of me
But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
Every road has a turning
That's one thing you're learning
I cried for you; what a fool I used to be
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
"I Cried For You" is a song by Andy Russell that depicts the story of a man who went through a difficult and painful breakup with his lover. The song is about how the singer has moved on after being wronged by his former partner. In the song, the singer recounts how he used to weep over his partner's unfulfilled promises and forgotten vows that caused him sleepless nights. The singer reflects on the past and acknowledges how much of a fool he was for putting up with his partner's behavior.
The chorus of the song serves as both a reminder and a warning to his ex-partner that every road has a turning, and it is now their turn to face the consequences of their actions. The singer finally found someone who is a little bit better for him, someone who has eyes that are a bit bluer and a heart that is a little bit truer. The song ends with a sense of triumph as the singer declares that he has moved on and is now enjoying life without his former lover.
In essence, "I Cried For You" is a song about the pain of heartbreak and the healing process that follows. The lyrics are reflective and introspective, with a message of hope for those who have been wronged in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember other days how I used to weep
I have vivid memories of days when your mistreatment of me would make me cry
Over things you said to me; I couldn't even sleep
Your hurtful words made it difficult for me to even rest at night
You forgot your promises, every single vow
You went back on all the promises you made to me, every single one
All you did was laugh at me, but things are different now
Instead of taking my feelings seriously, you mocked me, but things have changed
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
I used to cry for you, but now it's your turn to experience that same pain because I'm no longer putting up with your mistreatment
Every road has a turning
Life has its twists and turns, and everything changes at some point
That's one thing you're learning
You are realizing this for yourself
I cried for you; what a fool I used to be
I now realize how foolish I was for putting up with your poor treatment of me and crying over you
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I have found someone whose eyes are just a bit more captivating than yours
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I am now with someone whose heart is more genuine than yours
Now it's your turn to cry over me
You will now feel the pain of losing me, just as I did when you mistreated me in the past
How can I forget the hours that I worried through
It's impossible to forget the countless hours I spent worrying about how to please you and avoid your mistreatment
Wondering the live long day just what next thing to do?
I spent every moment of every day worrying about what I could do to make you happy
In those days you never thought anything of me
Back then, you never gave a second thought to my feelings and how your actions affected me
But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free
I was once under your control, like a slave, but now I am free from your toxic grasp
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gus Arnheim, Arthur Freed, Abe Lyman
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John Sientz
What a gorgeous ballad, co-written by Glenn Osser's wife, Edna. Andy deserves to be remembered for his talent and for being a trailblazer for other Latinx artists. He was truly the first to become a mainstream vocalist and he was fabulous.
Eustace
Did you just say Latinx!? Oh no... just say Latino.
PAUL VIARDOT
Brillante version Mr Russell !
Swingman 56
I'm a big fan of Andy,and this pretty tune. Great side.
PAUL VIARDOT
Bonne version par Andy Russell !