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songwriter.
Biography
Born in Brooklyn, New York, he graduated from law school and passed his Bar exams to practice in the state of New York. Instead of law, encouraged by his friend Johnny MercerJohnny Mercer
John Herndon "Johnny" Mercer was an American songwriter and singer. As a songwriter, he is best known as a lyricist, but he also composed music....
, he embarked on a songwriting career that saw him become one of the most prominent and successful in American music history. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his efforts in AfricaAfrica
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during the 2nd World War.
Career
Although Sigman wrote many song melodies, he was primarily a lyricistLyricist
A lyricist is a writer who specializes in song lyrics, usually paid for by a band to write a custom song. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist....
who collaborated with songwriters such as Bob HilliardBob Hilliard
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and Duke EllingtonDuke Ellington
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.
He also wrote English languageEnglish language
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lyrics to many songs which were originally composed in other languages, such as Answer MeAnswer Me
"Answer Me" is a popular music song, originally written by Gerhard Winkler and Fred Rauch. The English language lyrics were written by Carl Sigman in 1952....
, TillTill (song)
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, The Day The Rains Came and What Now My LoveWhat Now My Love (song)
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. During the big bandBig band
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era he composed works used by top band leaders such as Glenn MillerGlenn Miller
Alton Glenn Miller , was an United States jazz musician, arranger, composer, and band leader in the Swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1942, leading one of the best known "Big band"....
and Guy LombardoGuy Lombardo
Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo was a Canadian bandleader and violinist.Forming The Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen Lombardo, Lebert Lombardo, and Victor Lombardo and other musicians from his hometown, Lombardo led the group to international success, billing themselves as creating "The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven."...
. His songs were also hits for individual singing stars. Some of the best known include My Heart Cries For YouMy Heart Cries for You
"My Heart Cries for You" is a popular music song, adapted by Carl Sigman and Percy Faith from an 18th century France melody.It was recorded toward the end of 1950 by Guy Mitchell with Mitch Miller and his orchestra, in a recording issued by Columbia Records as catalog number 39067, which sold over a million copies and reached #2 on the Bill...
, which was recorded by three different artists in 1951: Dinah ShoreDinah Shore
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, Guy MitchellGuy Mitchell
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and Vic DamoneVic Damone
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. Two years later Sigman's song Ebb TideEbb Tide
"Ebb Tide" is a popular music song, written in 1953 in music by lyrics Carl Sigman and composer Robert Maxwell .It has been recorded many times, the best-known versions include those by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra , a successful vocal version in the same year by Vic Damone, Frank Sinatra , The Platters , Lenny Welch and the Righteou...
was a top hit for Frank ChacksfieldFrank Chacksfield
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and was a Billboard Top TenRecord chart
Record chart are a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
hit in 1965 for the Righteous Brothers.
Tommy EdwardsTommy Edwards
Tommy Edwards was an African American singing and songwriter. His biggest selling gramophone record was with the multi-million selling song, "It's All in the Game"....
scored a No. 1 hit in 1958 with It's All In The GameIt's All in the Game
"It's All in the Game" was a 1958 hit for Tommy Edwards. Carl Sigman composed the lyrics in 1951 to a wordless 1911 composition entitled "Melody in A Major," written by Charles Dawes, later Vice President of the United States under Calvin Coolidge....
, with lyrics by Sigman set to music Vice President Charles Gates Dawes had written in 1911. He is most widely remembered for writing the lyrics for Where Do I Begin(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story
" Love Story" is a popular music song published in 1970 in music, with music by Francis Lai and lyrics by Carl Sigman. The song was introduced in the movie Love Story ....
, the theme song for Love StoryLove Story (1970 film)
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, the top grossing film of 1970. The song became a major hit record for croonerCrooner
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Andy WilliamsAndy Williams
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.
In 1972 Carl Sigman was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of FameSongwriters Hall of Fame
The Songwriters Hall of Fame is an arm of the National Academy of Popular Music.
It was founded in 1969 by songwriter Johnny Mercer and music publishers Abe Olman and Howie Richmond
.
Buona Sera
Carl Sigman Lyrics
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It is time to say goodnight to Napoli
Though it's hard for us to whisper buona sera
With that old moon above the Mediterranean sea
In the morning signorina we'll go walking
Where the mountains help the moon come in to sight
And by the little jewelry shop we'll stop and linger
In the meantime let me tell you that I love you
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
(Buona sera signorina buona sera)
(It is time to say goodnight to Napoli)
Though it's hard for us to whisper buona sera
With that old moon above the Mediterranean sea
In the morning signorina we'll go walking
Where the mountains help the moon come in to sight
And by the little jewelry shop we'll stop and linger
And in the meantime I buy a wedding ring for your finger
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
The lyrics to Carl Sigman's song "Buona Sera" express a romantic sentiment, as the singer bids farewell to his beloved woman in Naples, Italy for the night. The couple struggles to say goodnight in a whisper due to the enchanting old moon shining above the Mediterranean Sea, filling the air with its luminous glow. The promise of a new day brings the hope of a morning stroll taken under the sight of the moon, mountains, and through a little jewelry shop. The singer reaffirms his love for his lady by suggesting to buy her a wedding ring, inviting a kiss goodnight to seal his love for her.
The lyrics capture the enchantment and beauty of the city of Naples, the Mediterranean Sea, and the promise of love. They embody the deep feelings of love — from the twinkle of the moon, the beauty of the mountains, to the power of the little jewelry shop. The song is a celebration of love, presented in a romantic and poetic way, making it a perfect choice for weddings, anniversaries, and other romantic events.
Line by Line Meaning
Buona sera signorina buona sera
Good evening to you, miss, good evening.
It is time to say goodnight to Napoli
It's time to bid farewell to Naples for the night.
Though it's hard for us to whisper buona sera
Although it's difficult for us to say goodbye.
With that old moon above the Mediterranean sea
While the old moon is shining over the Mediterranean Sea.
In the morning signorina we'll go walking
Tomorrow morning, miss, we'll stroll around.
Where the mountains help the moon come in to sight
Where the mountains are there to help the moon come into view.
And by the little jewelry shop we'll stop and linger
And we'll pause and spend time by the small jewelry store.
In the meantime let me tell you that I love you
In the meantime, allow me to confess my love for you.
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
Good evening to you, miss, kiss me goodnight.
And in the meantime I buy a wedding ring for your finger
And during this time, I purchase a wedding ring for your finger.
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
Good evening to you, miss, kiss me goodnight.
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Me encanta buona sera al mundo!!!
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