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.
You'd Be so Nice to Come Home To
Anne Shelton Lyrics
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You'd be so nice by the fire
While the breeze on high sang a lullaby
You'd be all that I could desire
Under stars chilled by the winter
Under an August moon burning above
You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
Under stars chilled by the winter
Under an August moon burning above
You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
To come home to and love
The lyrics of Anne Shelton's classic song "You'd Be so Nice to Come Home To" speak of the longing for a loved one to return home to. The singer describes the various scenarios in which the person they miss would be so pleasant to be around. The first line, "You'd be so nice to come home to," suggests the person is waiting for someone to come back after a long journey. The image of being "by the fire" and "all that I could desire" connotes a sense of comfort and belonging. The second stanza describes how the loved one would be enjoyable to be around in different weather conditions, whether it be a cold winter night or a warm August evening. The repetition of the phrase "you'd be so nice" emphasizes how much the singer longs for this person to come home.
The song also plays upon the senses, with the mention of the "breeze on high" singing a lullaby and creating a pleasant atmosphere. The use of the word "paradise" in the last line further expresses the idea of ultimate happiness and bliss that would come with the return of the loved one. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and romantic longing for the presence of a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd be so nice to come home to
You would be a desirable person to come home to
You'd be so nice by the fire
You would be enjoyable to spend time with next to a fire
While the breeze on high sang a lullaby
The sound of the wind would create a peaceful and soothing atmosphere
You'd be all that I could desire
You would fulfill all of my desires and needs
Under stars chilled by the winter
In a cold winter night, with stars shining bright
Under an August moon burning above
In a warm summer night, with a full moon in the sky
You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
Being with you would feel like heaven
To come home to and love
To return home and be with you, sharing love and affection
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Written by: Cole Porter
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elgarmama
very nostalgic. I like this version,too. I am taking a jazz vocal class, and sang in very modern style .Intro part is so rare to sing . I think I learn how a family tree becomes bigger an bigger.Thank you from Japan
Alain Contant
Anne Shelton and Ambrose & His Orchestra in Cole Porter's You'd be so nice... from "Something to shout about" 1943. Thank you so much.