He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, where his father was a barber who loved music and inspired Billy to teach himself to play the mandolin at age 3, while suffering a case of the measles. He went on to learn a number of other instruments.
In 1941, Vaughn joined the United States National Guard for what had been planned as a one-year assignment, but when World War II broke out, he was sent abroad till the war ended in 1945. He decided to make music a career when he was discharged from the army at the end of the war, and attended Western Kentucky State College, now known as Western Kentucky University, majoring in music composition. He had apparently learned barbering from his father, because he did some while studying at Western Kentucky to support himself financially, when he was not able to get jobs playing the piano at local night clubs and lounges. While he was a student there, three other students, Jimmy Sacca, Donald McGuire and Seymour Spiegelman, who had formed a vocal trio, The Hilltoppers, recruited Vaughn to play the piano with them. He soon added his voice to theirs, converting the trio to a quartet. As a member of the group, he also wrote their first hit song, Trying, which charted in 1952.
In 1954 he left the group to join Dot Records in Gallatin, Tennessee as music director. He subsequently formed his own orchestra, which had a big hit in that same year with Melody of Love. He went on to have many more hits over the next decade and a half, and based purely on chart successes, was the most successful orchestra leader of all time.
Blue Hawaii
Billy Vaughn Lyrics
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The night is heavenly and you are heaven to me
Lovely you and Blue Hawaii
With all this loveliness there should be love
Come with me while the moon is on the sea
The night is young and so are we, so are we
Dreams come true in Blue Hawaii
Come with me while the moon is on the sea (the moon is on the sea)
The night is young and so are we (so are we)
Dreams come true in Blue Hawaii
And mine could all come true this magic night of nights with you
The lyrics to Billy Vaughn's song Blue Hawaii capture the beauty of a night in Hawaii and the romantic feelings it brings. The opening line sets the scene of the night with the words "Night and you and Blue Hawaii." The singer then describes the night as heavenly and the person they are with as heaven to them. This creates a sense of awe and wonder at the beauty of the night and the person they are with. The song then goes on to talk about the loveliness of the person and the place they are in, and how love should come naturally in such a beautiful setting.
The chorus of the song expresses the desire to share this moment with the person they are with, urging them to "Come with me while the moon is on the sea." The use of the word "we" suggests that the singer wants to share this experience with their loved one. The lyrics then describe the potential for dreams to come true in Blue Hawaii, hinting at a sense of hope and possibility associated with this magical place. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the desire to share this experience with the person they are with and create a magical night of nights together.
Line by Line Meaning
Night and you and Blue Hawaii
This particular night in Blue Hawaii is so special because I am with you, and it couldn't be more perfect.
The night is heavenly and you are heaven to me
This night is like heaven, and being with you makes it even more magical.
Lovely you and Blue Hawaii
Everything, including you and this place, is beautiful and it should be perfect for us to fall in love.
With all this loveliness there should be love
The surroundings and the ambiance are perfect and it's only natural for us to fall in love in this place.
Come with me while the moon is on the sea
Let us enjoy the moon reflecting on the sea together.
The night is young and so are we, so are we
We are young and have so much to live for, and so many wonderful experiences ahead of us.
Dreams come true in Blue Hawaii
This place is so magical that even our dreams can come true here.
And mine could all come true this magic night of nights with you
I am hopeful that all of my dreams can come true on this particular night with you by my side.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leo Robin, Raplh Rainger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marioenriquegaitanjurado3468
Es un deleite para mi alma escuchar al gran Billy Baughn con sus joyas musicales. Tenía muchos cassettes de él, ahí están, pero ya no tengo cassettera; me gustaba escuchar Fernando y su Rincón. Tiré mucho dinero en cassettes.
@pierrebrseven
Such memories! My parents played this all the time. I am so fortunate that they exposed me to such great music. It seems I will never see the likes of it again.
@Taggartgd
Fifty five years ago, I remember when I got home from school, I would run into the dining room and play this record. I have always been a fan of Billy Vaugh. Thank you for posting this song
@karstenernst9897
Über 14 Jahre alt und hört sich immer noch sehr sehr schön an.
Auch die ganzen Bilder draußen in der großen weiten Welt sind immer noch super spitze an zu sehen.
👌👏😊😉👍🎼🍀🎻🤗🌹🎵🎹👆🦃🐦🌳🌿🇩🇪📯🎤🥁🌲🕊️
@davidwalsh3439
Simply great music by one of the best orchestras of the day
@user-jy7lt6hh3h
ビリーボーン楽団、日本でも良き時代の音楽でした。アメリカの明るいリズム、雰囲気は、日本人の心に大きな影響を与えてくれました。感謝です。有難う！！。
@GonzalonovaCamacho
si, asi es muy bonita musica.
@brad04970
They played this blue Hawaii when we landed in Vietnam. I was with the 25 Id out of Cu-Chi Vietnam. thanks for posting this Beautiful music Brad
@donroof3471
Welcome Home !
@jubypeck8443
one of my favorites . thank you ilike Billy vhone with all my heart