Rydell's performance in Bye Bye Birdie, and his recordings "Wild One" and "Volare", made him a famous show business performer of the '60s. Rydell used his talents as an impersonator and drummer mostly in pursuing a musical career rather than an acting career.
Born in Philadelphia, it was his father who encouraged him to pursue a career in show business. At the age of four, Rydell would sit in front of the TV and impersonate such performers as Milton Berle, Louis Prima and Johnny Ray. He also admired drummer Gene Krupa and began playing the drums at the age of six. At the age of seven and with his father's encouragement, Rydell began performing in nightclubs in Philadelphia.
In 1950, Rydell entered the amateur show of Paul Whiteman; his first-place win gained him a regular part on the show. He stayed with the Whiteman show for three years and then went to join several local bands in Philadelphia. It was here too that Bobby Ridarelli became the easier-to-pronounce Bobby Rydell. At 16 he began playing with local groups, landing a spot as a drummer for Rocco and the Saints. (Frankie Avalon, another Philadelphia-born musician, played trumpet for the group.) While with the band, Rydell signed a recording contract with Cameo/Parkway Records in Philadelphia. His hit "Kissin' Time," recorded in the summer of 1959, launched his musical career and made him a teen idol at the age of 17.
After making his first hit recording, he pursued a solo career, performing at the Copacabana in New York in 1961, where he was an instant hit. Rydell made his acting debut in 1962 on the television show Combat! One year later, he starred as Hugh Peabody in the famous musical Bye Bye Birdie. It was only after his acting debut that he fervently began playing the nightclub circuit.
With records like We Got Love, Wildwood Days and Sway, Rydell made himself a hit. Along with Frankie Avalon and Fabian, Bobby Rydell is known as a Philadelphia-born teen idol, known not only for his musical genius but also his handsome looks.
It's Getting Better Every Day
Bobby Rydell Lyrics
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It would come with rockets, bells and poetry
But with me and you it just started quietly and grew
And believe it or not
Now there's something groovy and good
Bout whatever we got
And it's getting better
Growing stronger warm and wilder
I don't feel all turned on and starry eyed
I just feel a sweet contentment deep inside
Holding you at night just seems kind of natural and right
And it's not hard to see
That it isn't half of what it's going to turn out to be
Cause it's getting better
Growing stronger, warm and wilder
Getting better everyday, better everyday
And just like a flower that takes time to bloom
This love of ours is taking time to grow
Ba da da da da da da da da da da da
And I don't mind waitin', don't mind waitin'
Cause no matter how long it takes
The two of us know
That it's getting better
Growing stronger, warm and wilder
Getting better everyday, better everyday.
The lyrics of Bobby Rydell's song "It's Getting Better Every Day" are about the gradual growth of a relationship. The singer initially believed that love would come with grand gestures and big proclamations, but finds that their love developed "quietly" with their partner. Despite this, the singer finds that their love has become "groovy and good" and is continually improving. The singer doesn't feel a "turn on and starry-eyed" love, but rather a deep contentment when holding their partner at night. The singer insists that their love still has room to grow and will continue to get better, much like a flower that takes time to bloom.
The song can be interpreted in a few different ways, but one common reading is of the singer's realization that love doesn't have to be explosive and passionate all the time. Rather, it can be a steady and comfortable presence that grows stronger over time. The song celebrates the value of patience and the joy that can come from a love that is simple but still powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I believed that when love came to me
It would come with rockets, bells and poetry
I used to expect love to be some big, flashy thing with lots of excitement and drama.
But with me and you it just started quietly and grew
And believe it or not
Now there's something groovy and good
Bout whatever we got
However, with you it started quietly and gradually deepened, and now there is something really great and special about what we have together
And it's getting better
Growing stronger warm and wilder
Getting better everyday, better everyday
Our love keeps improving and getting stronger, more passionate and more intimate every day.
I don't feel all turned on and starry eyed
I just feel a sweet contentment deep inside
Holding you at night just seems kind of natural and right
And it's not hard to see
That it isn't half of what it's going to turn out to be
I don't feel like I'm being overwhelmed with infatuation, but instead feel a sweet, quiet happiness inside. Holding you just feels like the most natural and perfect thing to do, and I know that our love is going to continue growing deeper and more meaningful than it already is.
Cause it's getting better
Growing stronger, warm and wilder
Getting better everyday, better everyday
Our love continues to get better and better, stronger and more passionate with each passing day.
And just like a flower that takes time to bloom
This love of ours is taking time to grow
Ba da da da da da da da da da da da
And I don't mind waitin', don't mind waitin'
Cause no matter how long it takes
The two of us know
That it's getting better
Growing stronger, warm and wilder
Getting better everyday, better everyday.
Our love is growing slowly and steadily, like a flower that takes time to bloom. I'm happy to wait for our love to fully blossom, because I know that it will only continue to improve and strengthen with time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
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