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Linda
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I never count sheep
I count all the charms about Linda
And lately it seems
In all of my dreams
I walk with my arms about Linda
But what good does it do me for Linda
Doesn't know that I exist?
Think of all the lovin' I've missed
We pass on the street
My heart skips a beat
I say to myself, "Hello, Linda"
If only she'd smile
I'd stop for a while
And then I would get to know Linda
But miracles still happen
And when my lucky star begins to shine
With one lucky break
I'll make Linda mine
The lyrics to Benny Goodman and His Orchestra's song “Linda” tell a story about a man who is enamored with a woman named Linda. He thinks about her all the time, even counting the charms about her when he goes to sleep. In his dreams, he imagines holding Linda in his arms. However, he becomes increasingly disheartened as he realizes that Linda does not even know he exists. He longs to get to know Linda but is too afraid to talk to her. The song ends with him expressing hope that one day he will have a chance with Linda, and he will make her his.
The lyrics of “Linda” tell a relatable story about unrequited love. The singer's longing for Linda is powerful and palpable, and the lyrics do an excellent job of conveying his emotions. The use of imagery, such as the counting of charms about Linda and the dream sequences, also helps to paint a vivid picture of the singer's infatuation. Overall, the lyrics to “Linda” are an excellent example of a classic love song, with relatable themes that still resonate with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
When I go to sleep
Every night before I sleep
I never count sheep
I don't need to count sheep to fall asleep
I count all the charms about Linda
I think about all the good qualities Linda has
And lately it seems
Recently
In all of my dreams
In every dream
I walk with my arms about Linda
I am holding Linda in my dreams
But what good does it do me for Linda
It doesn't help me that I dream about Linda
Doesn't know that I exist?
She doesn't recognize my existence
Can't help feeling gloomy
I can't stop feeling sad
Think of all the lovin' I've missed
I regret missing out on love opportunities
We pass on the street
Sometimes we cross each other on the street
My heart skips a beat
I feel sudden excitement
I say to myself, "Hello, Linda"
I greet her in my mind
If only she'd smile
I wish she would smile at me
I'd stop for a while
I would take a moment to talk to her
And then I would get to know Linda
I would finally get to know her
But miracles still happen
It's still possible for something extraordinary to happen
And when my lucky star begins to shine
When my fortunes start to change
With one lucky break
With just one fortunate event
I'll make Linda mine
I will win Linda's heart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMMY KHWAMBE
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@lindacanapp4032
I live this song. Thank you Foxtrotgin!
@roybo1930
I have this Record! But someone told Me that Benny Goodman did the Vocal! LOVE IT!
@1928jazz
Definitely Benny Goodman singing, although there is another version without the Latin percussion where Arlen does do the singing.
@blevsnark3839
Definitely not Mr. Arlen, whose voice/style I know well. The more I listen to it, the more I am convinced that it is BG. And, to think, all these years, I'd though his first vocalizations on record were contained on the Victor side, "Tain't No Use," 1936 vintage.
@phredl
I think this was the record I left in the car and it melted many many years ago.
@princecastle
That's a very sad story!
@suaveoo
Have to say the vocalist sounds a lot to me like the guy (with the deeper voice) on The Cotton Pickers Brunswick of "St. Louis Gal" - J. Russel Robinson??!!?? I admit he does share that BG Midwest twang, but have a listen to that record and see what you think. (BTW the Rust books are wrong on St. Louis Gal - it's J. Russel Robinson and Marlin Hurt doing the vocal, not Scrappy Lambert and Hoagy Carmichael!)
@RatPfink66
Hate to break it to you Prince, but that's actually Benny singing - not Harold. I think he does okay.
@RatPfink66
Lots of collectors don't have much in the way of musical ears. ;)
@princecastle
Yes, I think you are correct, although there are people who feel it is neither Benny OR Harold. I have never heard the Red Nichols version to compare the Harold Arlen vocal. I still think it's a real nice record, though!