A native of California, Bob Ralston attended Wheaton College on a full music scholarship but later returned home to attend the University of Southern California, where he graduated with a degree in music composition and accompaniment. He received his Bachelor of Music degree from USC in 1964. During his years in college, he played six nights a week with the Freddy Martin orchestra (1959-1962) at Los Angeles's Coconut Grove nightclub, where in 1962, Welk invited him on his show as a guest musician. That lasted until the summer of 1963 when he was hired on a permanent basis. The Welk TV shows feature Bob Ralston's piano and organ solos, but they frequently include his performances as a singer, dancer, and comedian. He arranged music and continued to perform for the Music Makers live and on television until 1982 when Welk retired from active performing.
Throughout his career, Ralston has recorded several hundred albums; many of them as a solo artist or with bandleaders such as Welk, Ray Conniff and Billy Vaughn. He has also been active in the preservation of theater pipe organs across America and has been a guest conductor for several symphony orchestras.
He and his Dutch born wife Fiejte have been married since March 3, 1963, they make their home in Southern California and are the parents of two children, Dianne and Randy. He still holds regular concerts in his home with various guest vocalists, as of 2007.
Ralston is a member of MENSA, the high I.Q society, and his hobbies include logic problems, linguistics, and the study of sixteen foreign languages. play at Pella, Iowa
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Josephine
Bob Ralston Lyrics
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She's a flirt, she's a scamp, she's the vampiest vamp I've ever seen
It seems to me she's always flirting with the fellows passing by
But when I say she winks, then she tells me she thinks
There's a cinder in her eye
I believe it would be better if I'd leave her and forget
Everybody says it would be wise
But each time that I go out to dance with somebody else
For there's nobody quite so nice who can be quite so mean
As my gal, what a gal, Josephine
There never was a gal I could love, like I love my Josephine
She's a flirt, she's a scamp, she's the vampiest vamp I've ever seen
It seems to me she's always flirting with the fellows passing by
But when I say she winks, then she tells me she thinks
There's a cinder in her eye
I believe it would be better if I'd leave her and forget
Everybody says it would be wise
But each time that I go out to dance with somebody else
I find myself dancing with tears in my eyes
For there's nobody quite so nice who can be quite so mean
As my gal, what a gal, Josephine
"Josephine" is a song about the complexities of love and the struggles of dealing with a partner who is often difficult and flirtatious. The singer sings about his love for his gal, Josephine, who has a magnetic charm and a flirtatious personality that often causes him heartache. Despite her flirtatiousness, the singer is still drawn to her charm and beauty. He confesses that even when he tries to dance with other women, he finds himself ultimately returning to Josephine.
The song perfectly captures the nuances of love and relationships, especially the bittersweet feeling of being in love with someone who may not always treat us well. It highlights the struggles that come with relationships- the push and pull, the confusion, the heartache, and the joy. It's a relatable theme that can resonate with anyone who has ever been in love.
Line by Line Meaning
There never was a gal I could love, like I love my Josephine
I have never felt the same amount of love towards another person as I feel for Josephine
She's a flirt, she's a scamp, she's the vampiest vamp I've ever seen
Josephine has a flirty and mischievous personality, and she exudes a vampish air
It seems to me she's always flirting with the fellows passing by
From my perspective, Josephine is continually displaying flirtatious behavior to the men who pass her by
But when I say she winks, then she tells me she thinks There's a cinder in her eye
Whenever I notice Josephine winking at other people, she claims that she has something in her eye
I believe it would be better if I'd leave her and forget Everybody says it would be wise
I personally think it would be beneficial if I broke things off with her and moved on, and everyone else seems to agree with me
But each time that I go out to dance with somebody else I find myself dancing with tears in my eyes
Despite my efforts to move on, I always end up feeling emotional and dancing with tears in my eyes anytime I attempt to dance with someone else
For there's nobody quite so nice who can be quite so mean As my gal, what a gal, Josephine
Josephine is the only person who can be both kind and cruel, depending on the situation, she's still my favorite person in the world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PINA KOLLARS
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N. Elliott Noorlun
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for making my Saturday so pleasant by traveling back to when I was just a 15 year old skinny teenager in 1969!!! Been super rainy here in Hawaii today, so this will be a cozy hour to reminisce!!! ;o)
Steve B
I love its "corny-ness"! It's a great antidote to the swill that the recording industry is flushing into society today. Take that, you gangsta rappers!!!
A one and a two!
Lupton2000
This first aired on PBS on February 20, 1988.
v torrez
What happen to them