In 1961 she participated in BBC TV's A Song for Europe Contest, the UK qualifying heat for the Eurovision Song Contest. Her entry, "I Will Light a Candle" was placed fourth. Lale Andersen, who recorded the original German version of "Lili Marleen" also entered the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest, although her song only made it to #13. Anne made another attempt at Eurovision in 1963 with "My Continental Love" - and came fourth again.
She also sang and acted in several motion pictures.
In 1990 she was awarded the OBE for her work with the "Not Forgotten Association", a charitable organization for disabled former service personnel from all wars. Anne Shelton died in Hurstmonceux, England in 1994 and was interred in the Brenchley Gardens cemetery in South East London.
How About You
Anne Shelton Lyrics
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Life can be a joy
But the note they end on
Will depend on
Little pleasures they will share
So let us compare
I like New York in June, how about you?
I love a fireside when a storm is due.
I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips,
How about you?
I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
Holding hands at the movie show,
When all the lights are low
May not be new, but I like it,
How about you?
I like Jack Benny's jokes.
To a degree.
I love the common folks.
That includes me.
I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
How about you?
I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
I can see we're in harmony,
Looks like we both agree
On what to do,
And I like it, how about you?
The lyrics to Anne Shelton's song "How About You" convey a message of love and finding joy in life's simple pleasures. The song begins by discussing the importance of the little pleasures shared when a girl meets a boy, and how they will ultimately determine the ending note. The singer then goes on to share some of her favorite things, including New York in June, listening to Gershwin tunes, and enjoying firesides during storms. She also mentions her love of potato chips, moonlight, and motor trips.
The second verse of the song continues with the singer's favorite things, such as good books and the looks of Franklin Roosevelt. She also mentions holding hands at the movie show and enjoying window shopping on 5th Avenue. The song concludes with the singer dreaming of fame and hoping to see her “name right beside mine” as they both agree on what to do, lending a feel-good sense of optimism.
Overall, the lyrics to "How About You" encourage listeners to appreciate the little things in life and to find joy in shared experiences. Whether it's a love of good books or holding hands at the movies, the song suggests that it's the simple pleasures that can make life truly enjoyable.
Line by Line Meaning
When a girl meets boy
When two people meet, and connect with each other
Life can be a joy
The experience can be extremely happy
But the note they end on
But the final outcome they have together
Will depend on
Depends on what they do
Little pleasures they will share
Small things which they both enjoy
So let us compare
Let's see if we share the same interests
I like New York in June, how about you?
I enjoy seeing New York in the month of June, what about you?
I like a Gershwin tune, how about you?
I appreciate music composed by Gershwin, do you share the same opinion?
I love a fireside when a storm is due.
I love sitting by the fireplace when a storm is anticipated
I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips,
I enjoy eating potato chips, going for a drive at night, and exploring new places
How about you?
Do you also like these things?
I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
I love reading good books, can't get enough of them.
And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
I find Franklin Roosevelt's appearance thrilling
Holding hands at the movie show,
Holding hands with someone special while watching a movie
When all the lights are low
When the theater becomes dark
May not be new, but I like it,
It may not be a new idea, but I still like it
How about you?
What do you think about it?
I like Jack Benny's jokes.
I appreciate jokes made by Jack Benny
To a degree.
To some extent
I love the common folks.
I enjoy being around ordinary people
That includes me.
It includes myself
I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
I enjoy browsing through stores in 5th Avenue
I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
I appreciate eating banana splits and having a late-night supper at the Ritz
How about you?
What do you like?
I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
I dream of fame and maybe I'll become famous someday.
I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
I would love to have your name associated with mine.
I can see we're in harmony,
I can see that we share similar opinions
Looks like we both agree
It looks like we are on the same page
On what to do,
On what to do next
And I like it, how about you?
I like the ideas we share, do you feel the same?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLINE KAWA
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