Caterina Valente (born January 14, 1931 in Paris) is an Italian-born singer… Read Full Bio ↴Caterina Valente (born January 14, 1931 in Paris) is an Italian-born singer, dancer, and actress. She comes from an Italian artist family; her father Giuseppe was a well-known accordion player, her mother, Maria Valente, a musical clown. She had three siblings, of whom Silvio Francesco was also active in show business.

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.

Fever
Caterina Valente Lyrics

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Never know how much I love you
Never know how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear

You give me fever when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning

Fever all through the night

Ev'rybody's got the fever
that is something you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long ago

Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
And you know I'm gonna treat you right

You give me fever when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning
Fever all through the night

Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her
He said, Julie baby, you're my flame

Thou givest fever when we kisseth
Fever with thy flaming youth
Fever, I'm afire
Fever, yea I burn forsooth

Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
When her daddy tried to kill him
She said Daddy-o don't you dare

He gives me fever with his kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Fever, I'm his Missus,
Oh daddy, won't you treat him right

Now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
Cats were born to give chicks fever
Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade

They give you fever when you kiss them
Fever if you live and learn
Fever till you sizzle
What a lovely way to burn

What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn

Overall Meaning

In Caterina Valente's song, "Fever", the singer is showing her excessive love for her partner. She emphasizes how much she loves and cares about her partner. She talks about how she feels a fever when her partner puts his arms around her. The lyrics suggest that her love for her partner is so intense that it causes her to feel a burning sensation inside her. The chorus "Fever when you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight, fever in the morning, fever all through the night," reinforces the idea that her love for her partner never fades, and it is strongest when they touch.

The song also mentions how 'everybody's got the fever,' which implies that love is something that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. Juliet had a fever for Romeo, and Pocahontas had a fever for Captain Smith. The song further suggests that love can arise in any situation, irrespective of someone's background. The singer concludes the song by stating that cats and chicks also get fever when they touch, which again reiterates the idea that love is universal.

Line by Line Meaning

Never know how much I love you
Love is hard to quantify and express

Never know how much I care
Love is not just about material gifts or grand gestures

When you put your arms around me
Physical touch helps one feel emotionally connected

I get a fever that's so hard to bear
This fever is the sensation of being uplifted and overcome with love

You give me fever when you kiss me
The sensation of being loved is intense and irresistible

Fever when you hold me tight
Love provides a sense of comfort and security

Fever in the morning
The sensation of being loved is not restricted to a specific time of day

Fever all through the night
The sensation of being loved is a constant presence

Ev'rybody's got the fever
Love is a universal human experience

that is something you all know
Everyone can relate to the sensation of being in love

Fever isn't such a new thing
Love has been around for ages

Fever started long ago
Love has a deep historical and cultural significance

Sun lights up the daytime
Nature is a testament to the magnificence of creation

Moon lights up the night
Nature provides us with moments of beauty and wonder

I light up when you call my name
Being loved fills one with joy and happiness

And you know I'm gonna treat you right
Being loved is not just about receiving, but also about giving

Thou givest fever when we kisseth
Love is an ancient and timeless emotion

Fever with thy flaming youth
Youthful love is particularly intense and exciting

Fever, I'm afire
The sensation of being loved is overwhelming and uncontrollable

Fever, yea I burn forsooth
Love causes one to feel consumed by passion

Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Love is not constrained by race, culture or nationality

Had a very mad affair
Love can be spontaneous and wild

When her daddy tried to kill him
Love can sometimes be met with opposition

She said Daddy-o don't you dare
When one is in love, they will do anything to protect it

He gives me fever with his kisses
Being loved by someone specific is particularly endearing

Fever, I'm his Missus
When one is in love, they feel a sense of ownership and belonging

Oh daddy, won't you treat him right
Love can be a point of contention in relationships

Now you've listened to my story
This song has conveyed a universal truth about love

Here's the point that I have made
Love is an intense experience that affirms our humanity

Cats were born to give chicks fever
Love is a drive that exists in all living creatures

Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade
Regardless of how love is measured, it remains an inherent element of human life

They give you fever when you kiss them
Animals are capable of evoking feelings of love and affection

Fever if you live and learn
Love is a life-long journey filled with joys and heartbreaks

Fever till you sizzle
Love can be a source of endless excitement and passion

What a lovely way to burn
Being in love is a beautiful and transcendent experience

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Cooley, Otis Blackwell

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