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.
Theme from a Summer Place
Billy Vaughn Lyrics
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Where it may rain or storm
Yet I'm safe and warm
For within that summer place
Your arms reach out to me
And my heart is free from all care
For it knows
When seen through the eyes
Of those who are blessed with love
And the sweet secret of
A summer place
Is that it's anywhere
When two people share
All their hopes
All their dreams
All their love
There's a summer place
Where it may rain or storm
Yet I'm safe and warm
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms, in your arms
The song "Theme From A Summer Place" by Billy Vaughn and His Orchestra is a love song that speaks of a safe and warm place that people can find when they are blessed with love. It is a place where one's heart is free from all care, even when the skies are gloomy. The song is about the sweet secret that is a summer place, which is that it can be anywhere as long as two people share their hopes, dreams and love.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a summer place that is a place of safety and warmth. Through the eyes of those who are blessed with love, there are no gloomy skies, and there is no place that is too stormy or rainy. The song is about the power of love to create a safe and warm place, even in the stormiest of times. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody is catchy, making the song a timeless classic.
Overall, "Theme From A Summer Place" is a beautiful love song that speaks of the power of love to create a safe and warm place. The melody is catchy, and the lyrics are simple yet powerful, making the song a timeless classic. The song has been covered multiple times by different artists over the years, and it continues to be a popular choice for romantic occasions.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a summer place
There is a special place that is associated with summer and its pleasures.
Where it may rain or storm
It doesn't always have to be sunny or clear skies at this summer place.
Yet I'm safe and warm
Despite the weather condition, I feel secure and warm at this place.
For within that summer place
This summer place that I am talking about is special and magical.
Your arms reach out to me
I am in a loving and affectionate embrace at this place.
And my heart is free from all care
I am free from all worries and troubles, feeling calm, relaxed, and at peace.
For it knows
This peaceful feeling is a result of my heart knowing something special.
There are no gloomy skies
Even when the sky is grey and cloudy, the atmosphere is still bright and happy at this place.
When seen through the eyes
This perception of happiness is possible because of the way we choose to see and experience things.
Of those who are blessed with love
This summer place is special because it is blessed with love.
And the sweet secret of
There is a secret to this summer place that makes it so special.
A summer place
This place is a perfect summer getaway for those in love.
Is that it's anywhere
This summer place is not bound by a specific location or spot.
When two people share
This summer place is made magical by the love shared between two people.
All their hopes
All the dreams, hopes and wishes of these two people are indulged at this place.
All their dreams
This summer place is filled with dreams that are waiting to be explored and achieved.
All their love
This summer place is where two people in love can feel the warmth and tenderness of their love for each other.
In your arms, in your arms
Being in your loving embrace is all I need at this summer place to feel safe, secure, and happy.
In your arms, in your arms
Being in your loving embrace is all I need at this summer place to feel safe, secure, and happy.
In your arms, in your arms
Being in your loving embrace is all I need at this summer place to feel safe, secure, and happy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID GRUSIN
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