Rhapsody in Blue
Arthur Fiedler conductor; Boston Pops Orchestra; Earl Wild piano 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
Gary Slusher
I agree with you -- it is the definitive performance. Fiedler interprets the piece as Gershwin intended it -- a synthesis of serious symphonic music and jazz. All other conductors have viewed it as warmed--over romanticism. They just didn't get it! Thanks for posting!!!
F1hotrod
I know nothing about classical music, but I agree. This version of this song rips. This is the song to in my eyes make a strong connection to the heavy metal bands I like. Its all about the riffs.
MikesMiyu
No other piano player I've heard do this tune has the precise definition that Earl Wild has. Listen from 14:15 on and you will see each and every note is played on the runs...no back hand up and down the keyboard.......every single key is played. The transfer is superb as to levels and the dynamics shine in this CD-mastered version. Proves the RCA engineers were much better than the medium provided....but has been saved on two-track masters for the day when CDs were born.
Lisa Qualls
Excellent and the best recording of this piece.
José Lobo
C'est aussi la version que je préfère; pas seulement pour Earl Wild: c'est aussi pour la fluidité du jeu des autres instruments.
Little Bird
Soberbia versión; de las mejores que he escuchado (y no son pocas). Pero mi favorita seguirá siendo la que dirigió e interpretó Stanley Black con la London Festival Orchestra (Decca, 1966), por su insuperable cadencia y musicalidad; sublime y apoteósica. Para descubrir y no perdérsela.
Juanjo Angel
En efecto, buenísima interpretación, no he tenido la oportunidad de escuchar la versión que citas de Stanley Black, para mi, la que mas me gusta es la de Leonard Bernstein con la Columbia Symphony Orchestra 1959
LazlosPlane
Maybe the definitive performance. Thank you, Judith!!!
Francis Porretto
Wild was considered the Gershwin pianist in his day, and nothing makes that point like this performance.
Thomas Martin
His Gershwin Transcriptions are played by concerts pianists to this day. He was undoubtedly the greatest gay American pianist yet.