Fiedler was born in Boston, Massachusetts. His father was an Austrian-born violinist who played in the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and his mother was a pianist and musician. He grew up in Boston, and attended Boston Latin School until his father retired and returned to Austria, where he studied and worked until returning to Boston at the start of World War I. In 1909, his father took him to Berlin to study violin with Willy Hess, and then in 1915 he joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Karl Muck as a violinist. He also worked as a pianist, organist, and percussionist.
In 1924, Fiedler formed the Boston Sinfonietta, a chamber music orchestra made up of Boston Symphony members, and started a series of free outdoor concerts. He was appointed the eighteenth conductor of the Boston Pops in 1930. While conducting of the Pops both prior to and after Fiedler tended to be a segment of a conductor's career, Fiedler made the Pops his life's work, holding the position for a half-century.
Rhapsody In Blue
Arthur Fiedler; Boston Pops Orchestra Lyrics
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Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
Blue moon!
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
The song "Rhapsody in Blue" by Arthur Fiedler and Boston Pops Orchestra is an instrumental arrangement of George Gershwin's iconic jazz piece of the same name. Although the song has no lyrics, the original composition does include a melody that has lyrics, which are often sung during performances of the composition. The lyrics featured in this song, "Blue moon you saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own" are not part of the original composition, but they do allude to the melancholic and lonely mood often explored in jazz music. The lyrics suggest that despite the beauty of the "blue moon," the singer is feeling lost and without love or direction in their life. However, by the end of the song, the singer's loneliness is remedied, as they find the love they have been seeking.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue moon you saw me standing alone
The singer is addressing the moon as if it is a person, expressing that they were standing alone.
Without a dream in my heart
The singer is expressing that they did not have any aspirations or goals in mind.
Without a love of my own
The singer is expressing that they were without a romantic partner.
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
The artist is addressing the moon once again, stating that it understood their intentions for being alone.
You heard me saying a prayer for someone I really could care for
The artist is expressing that they had been praying for someone they could truly love and cherish.
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The singer is expressing that something unexpected happened.
The only one my arms will ever hold
The singer is expressing that they have found the one they will love forever.
I heard somebody whisper 'Please adore me'
The artist heard someone express a desire to be loved.
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
The artist is using symbolism to express that their life has become more fulfilling and joyful with the arrival of true love.
Blue moon!
The artist is addressing the moon once again, this time as a symbol of the events that led to their newfound love.
Now I'm no longer alone
The singer is expressing that they are no longer without a romantic partner.
Without a dream in my heart
The artist is expressing that they now have a sense of direction in life due to their love.
Without a love of my own
The singer is reiterating that they are no longer alone without a partner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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The best ever. Only Arthur Fiedler, and The Boston Pops could pull this off. Bravo!!!!
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@cwtabbs1
My favorite version, hands down. Every time I hear another, I always return here.
@melissagahn
My father's favorite tune. Rest In Peace Dad, I love and miss you so much. 1932-2001.
@alexanuchid
The best version
@chasendashgreen5576
Fantastic! , I used to all Arthur Fiedler's music.. He was a Master and so was George Gershwin
@sandraestlow6861
My all time favorite...........only the Boston Pops could play this so well.
@jondough930
+Sandra Estlow Yes, Fiedler and the Boston Pops with Wild did the quintessential version of this classic. The one I always go back to.