Cavallaro developed a piano style of glittering and rippling arpeggios to augment his melody, which was often arranged in thick and lush triple and quadruple octave chords. He was originally trained in classical piano, which is evident from his superlative technique. In fact, he recorded more than a few classical works, although popular music was most prominent in his repertoire. His musical interests and arrangements included dance music, particularly Latin rhythms, tangos and strict tempo dancing styles, as well as some pop and jazz arrangements of classical melodies. In this, he is often cited as being influenced by pianist Eddy Duchin. Ironically, Cavallaro actually played the piano parts for the popular soundtrack for The Eddy Duchin Story and exhibited a greater mastery over the keyboard than any other popular music pianists of the day, including Duchin.
Liberace was greatly influenced by both Cavallaro and Duchin. All three shared a propensity for arranging classical piano themes in a pop idiom.
You Are Beautiful
Carmen Cavallaro Lyrics
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Through years of endless springs,
The murmur of a brook at evening tides.
That ripples through a nook where two lovers hide.
That great symphonic theme,
That's Stella by starlight,
And not a dream,
Shes everything on this earth to me.
That great symphonic theme,
That's Stella by starlight,
And not a dream,
My heart and I agree,
Shes everything on this earth to me.
The first verse of Carmen Cavallaro's song "You Are Beautiful" paints a picture of nature's beauty and how it serves as a backdrop for a couple in love. The song mentions a robin singing, representing new beginnings, and the murmur of a brook at evening tide, representing the peace and tranquility of a loving relationship. The brook ripples through a nook, indicating the privacy and intimacy of the couple's love.
The second verse of the song incorporates the idea of music and how it relates to the couple's love. It introduces Stella by starlight, a great symphonic theme, which is not just a dream but a reality for the singer's heart. The music symbolizes the beauty and harmony of the relationship, and the singer expresses that the woman he loves is everything on this earth to him.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Are Beautiful" convey the beauty of love and how it can be found in both nature and music. It suggests that the power of love transcends all boundaries and brings together all the beautiful things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
The song a robin sings,
Refers to the beautiful and melodious nature of the song
Through years of endless springs,
The song has been sung for years and remains beautiful every spring
The murmur of a brook at evening tides.
The song is like the soothing sound of water flowing in a stream during evening time
That ripples through a nook where two lovers hide.
The song creates a peaceful and romantic atmosphere that can be enjoyed by two lovers hiding in a secluded spot
That great symphonic theme,
Refers to the overarching musical theme of the song
That's Stella by starlight,
Refers to a beautiful woman named Stella who is compared to starlight
And not a dream,
Stella is not a figment of the singer's imagination, she is real and exists in his life
My heart and I agree,
The singer's heart and mind are in sync and both believe that Stella is wonderful
Shes everything on this earth to me.
The singer confirms that Stella is his everything and holds great value in his life
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Written by: Mack Gordon, Harry Revel
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