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.
DAY BY DAY
Caterina Valente Lyrics
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And day by day my love seems to grow
There isn't any end to my devotion
It's deeper dear by far than any ocean
I find that day by day you're making all my dreams come true
So come what may I want you to know
I'm yours alone, and I'm in love to stay
The lyrics to Caterina Valente's "Day By Day" express the singer's growing love and devotion to her partner. She observes that her love for them seems to be constantly deepening and that their love is greater than any vast ocean. Valente acknowledges that her dreams are being fulfilled at a steady pace by her partner's presence in her life, and she promises to remain devoted to them as they move forward through the years, day by day.
The song presents a romantic and optimistic view of love, and its lyrics evoke a sense of stability and commitment. There's a sense of comfort to the idea of falling in love more and more with someone each day, and the promise to be there for each other through the years is deeply reassuring. The idea of a love that never ends is particularly resonant, as it speaks to the desire for a relationship that will last through all of life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day I'm falling more in love with you
My love for you grows stronger each day
And day by day my love seems to grow
I feel an increase in my love for you every passing day
There isn't any end to my devotion
My love for you is infinite and unconditional
It's deeper dear by far than any ocean
My love for you is as deep as the ocean and unmeasurable
I find that day by day you're making all my dreams come true
My love for you grows because you continue to make my dreams a reality
So come what may I want you to know
No matter what happens, I want you to know
I'm yours alone, and I'm in love to stay
I belong to you, and my love for you is permanent
As we go through the years day by day
Our love will continue to grow and strengthen with each passing day
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sammy Cahn, Alex Stordhal, Paul Weston
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James McEwan
Great restoration job! I've only just discovered Caterina - she's great
jay capp
Thank you. I have always loved Caterina Valente.
Darko Dalmata
Many thanks from my heart and my ears :) It's a sad pity that she's not so well known in her own country, hope this post may be of help for the young italians lost between x-factors and the like.
azuresterel
This LP Valente and Violins is now CD from Vocalion England