In 1952 she married juggler Erik van Aro (Gerd Eric Horst Scholz). He recognized her talent and accompanied her in her initial years of worldwide success, although they later divorced. In 1953, she made her first recordings with Kurt Edelhagen. Soon afterwards she achieved great success with songs like "Malagueña", "The Breeze and I", and "Dreh dich nicht um" with the Werner Müller orchestra. In 1955 she was featured on the "Colgate Comedy Hour" with Gordon MacRae. Between 1966 and 1972 she was a frequent guest on the Dean Martin Show. In 1972, she married the British pianist Roy Budd; they had a son, Alexander, but they divorced in 1979.
In Germany she was a major performer of Schlager music. There she recorded Cole Porter's "I love Paris" i.e. "Ganz Paris träumt von der Liebe", which sold more than 500,000 copies in (1954.) Like in other countries where she was popular, some in Germany mistakenly consider her a German singer.
Over the years, she has recorded or performed with many international stars, including Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Woody Herman, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Buddy Rich, Sy Oliver, Claus Ogerman, and Chet Baker.
In 2001, she released a new album Girltalk with harpist Catherine Michel. She is also the mother of singer Eric van Aro, Jr.
Broadway
Caterina Valente Lyrics
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When I walk along the main street
Anywhere I don't care
I always find a main street just another plain street
Broadway, Broadway
Everybody's happy and gay
Where the night is brighter than day
Sweethearts and beaus
On their way to movies and shows
Dressed up in their Sunday best cloths
Up along Broadway
Out of town, I'm low down
When I walk along the main street
Anywhere I don't care
But I always find a main street just another plain street
Broadway, Broadway
Take a little time out for play
Where the joy of living holds way
Up along Broadway ah!
Out of town, I'm low down
When I walk along the main street
Anywhere I don't care
But I always find a main street just another plain street
Broadway, Broadway
Take a little time out for play
Where the joy of living holds way
Up along Broadway
Where the joy of living holds way
Up along Broadway
Where the joy of living holds way
Up along Broadway!
The song "Broadway" by Caterina Valente is about the experience of being outside of the city, feeling down, but finding solace in the vibrancy and excitement of Broadway. The first verses describe the main streets of small towns and how they often blend into one. However, Broadway is distinct and special - a place where everyone is happy and the night is brighter than day. It is a place where couples dress up to go to movies and shows and the joy of living holds way. The song highlights how Broadway offers a temporary escape from the drabness of everyday life and provides the opportunity for fun and adventure.
The lyrics of "Broadway" are very straightforward, but they also convey a sense of longing and nostalgia. The singer is clearly envious of the people who get to experience the joys of Broadway, and the repetition of the chorus emphasizes this desire. The song is also romantic, with references to couples and sweethearts. Through the lyrics, the listener can sense the excitement and energy of Broadway, and how it serves as a symbol of hope and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of town, I'm low down
I feel down when I'm out of town
When I walk along the main street
Whenever I walk on a main street
Anywhere I don't care
It doesn't matter where
I always find a main street just another plain street
All main streets look the same to me
Broadway, Broadway
Broadway, a famous street in New York City
Everybody's happy and gay
Everyone is joyful and carefree
Where the night is brighter than day
The bright lights of Broadway shine all night long
Up along Broadway
Going up the street called Broadway
Sweethearts and beaus
Couples in love
On their way to movies and shows
Heading to the theater to watch movies and shows
Dressed up in their Sunday best cloths
Wearing their finest clothes
Take a little time out for play
Enjoy some leisure time
Where the joy of living holds way
Where people can experience the fullness of life
Ah!
Expressing excitement or wonder
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bill Bird, Henri Woode, Teddy McRae
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Please correct the highlighted verse to: "Che diritti hai su di me?". Thanks.