On TV, she is best known for her role as Abby Bradford, the stepmother on "Eight is Enough", and for her recurring role on "Oz".
On film, she has appeared in "Carrie", "Tender Mercies", "Frantic" and "Simply Irresistible".
Betty Lynn Buckley has made ten solo recordings, including "With One Look", "The London Concert", "Live at the Donmar", "The Doorway", "Children Will Listen", "Much More" and "Heart to Heart".
She now concertizes extensively across the United States, performing an eclectic mix of Broadway, blues, country, popular and cabaret songs. She receives uniformly rave reviews wherever she sings for her interpretative and dramatic skills.
In 2003, Betty Buckley moved to a 35-acre ranch outside of Weatherford, Texas, where she owns and shows cutting horses.
When I Fall in Love
Betty Buckley Lyrics
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Maybe I am living in the past
But when I meet the right one
I know that I'll be true
My first love will be the last
When I fall in love it will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love
Love is ended before it began
And too many moonlight kisses
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
When I give my heart it will be completely
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I give my heart to you
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I give my heart to you
Betty Buckley's song "When I Fall In Love" is a classic ballad that speaks about the importance of finding true love and staying committed to it. The lyrics begin with the singer acknowledging that she may have an 'old-fashioned' way of thinking about love, which might not be as common in the modern world. However, she does not shy away from admitting her strong attachment to traditional values and beliefs about love. The singer earnestly declares that when she finds the right partner, her love will be true, and it will last forever.
The middle section of the song talks about the challenges in finding true love in the current, fast-paced world. The lyrics express concern over how love seems to be ending before it even begins, with too many fleeting kisses that lose their warmth in the bright light of the day. The singer emphasizes the need for a deep and lasting connection, one that will survive the changing moods of the world.
The last part of the song talks about the moment of realization when the singer can feel that the other person reciprocates her feelings. That is when she says she will give her heart to them completely, a moment of vulnerability and honesty, and a willingness to be committed to the relationship. The overall message of the song is that true love is about putting in the effort to make it last forever, even in a world that seems to promote the opposite.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Perhaps my beliefs and values seem outdated or old-fashioned, but that's how I truly feel
Maybe I am living in the past
It's possible that I'm stuck in the past and haven't moved on with the times
But when I meet the right one
However, as soon as I find the perfect partner
I know that I'll be true
I'm certain that my loyalty and devotion will be unwavering
My first love will be the last
The love I feel for that person will be the only love I ever need or want
When I fall in love it will be forever
If I truly fall in love, it will be a lifetime commitment
Or I'll never fall in love
If I can't commit to a lifetime of love, then I won't fall in love at all
In a restless world like this is
In a world full of constant change and unpredictability
Love is ended before it began
Romantic relationships often fail before they even have a chance to start
And too many moonlight kisses
Even though many lovely moments happen in the evening
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
Those moments tend to be short-lived and can fade away quickly when exposed to reality and daylight
When I give my heart it will be completely
If I choose to give my heart to someone, it will be without reservation or hesitation
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
If I can't give my heart fully, then I won't give it at all
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
As soon as I sense that you reciprocate my feelings
Is when I give my heart to you
That's when I'll offer you my wholehearted love and devotion
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD HEYMAN, VICTOR YOUNG
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