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.
I'll Never Smile Again
Anne Shelton Lyrics
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Until I smile at you
I'll never laugh again
What good would it do?
For tears would fill my eyes
My heart would realize
That our romance is through
I'm so in love with you
I'll never thrill again
To somebody new
Within my heart
I know I will never start
To smile again
Until I smile at you
The lyrics to Anne Shelton's song "I'll Never Smile Again" are those of heartbreak and loss. In the song, the singer is expressing how they cannot bring themselves to smile or laugh again until they do so with the person they love. They know that their romance is over and that they will never love again. The thought of being with someone else is not appealing, as they are so in love with the person they have lost. It is a deeply emotional song that captures the pain of lost love.
The lyrics also contain a feeling of hopelessness, as the singer does not see a way forward without the person they love. They cannot imagine ever smiling or laughing again unless it is with that person, and they cannot imagine ever loving or being thrilled with someone else. The thought of starting anew without the person they have lost is too painful to contemplate, and they feel that they will never be able to find happiness again.
Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Never Smile Again" are a poignant reflection on the power of love and the pain that comes with losing it. They express the feeling of being unable to move on and the deep longing for a lost love that never quite fades away.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never smile again
I can't bring myself to smile anymore.
Until I smile at you
The only time I'll smile again is when I'm with you.
I'll never laugh again
Laughing seems pointless now.
What good would it do?
There's no joy in laughing without you.
For tears would fill my eyes
Thinking of our separation makes me cry.
My heart would realize
I know deep down that our relationship is over.
That our romance is through
We're no longer together.
I'll never love again
I can't imagine loving anyone else.
I'm so in love with you
My love for you is still strong.
I'll never thrill again
No one else excites me like you did.
To somebody new
I can't move on to someone else.
Within my heart
Deep inside of me.
I know I will never start
I'm certain that I won't be able to begin again.
To smile again
To feel happy and joyful once more.
Until I smile at you
Only when I'm with you will I be able to smile again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Glenn Osser, Ruth Lowe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kamilla V
Anne Shelton has been a great discovery. As a classically trained singer I appreciate her artistry. She had soul in her voice too and was a versatile artist. And I love the British dance band sound!
Leader of the Lewish People
This, in my opinion, is the best cover of I'll Never Smile Again. Also my favourite.
TheTIZABEL
Ah! os anos 50. Esta música é tão linda que me lembra a minha juventude lá no meu NILÓPOLIS querido. Que saudades !!!
Wayne Brasler
Anne from a young age just had a natural understanding of popular music, of singing a song as i was written, of bringing the story of every song to real life. Technically, she was perfection. She also happened to be very beautiful. Yes, here she is--amazingly--16. She was the favorite singer of many other favorite singers, unsurprisingly.
David Walsh
Anne was simply wonderful. Her voice was magnificent and her diction was perfect. As a concert performer she was most enjoyable a truly lovely lady.
mainard corrales jimenez
Beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful singer.
katie z
thanks so much for posting!! I've been looking for this version!! it's my favorite rendition :)
Diog Papafundior
Katie Zerbst - great Orchestra and great singer.
John Martinez
SHE WAS ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS DURING WWII
ClevBlue
Oh right!. I actually prefer Anne Shelton's voice to the other forces sweetheart. Her version of A nightingale sang in B square is the best I've ever heard. I'm surprised she never made it in the US, but I suppose you had to be there to do it in those days, like Ray Noble.Anne was a very clever singer, with a remarkable range.