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.
I Want To Be Happy
Caterina Valente Lyrics
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Trying to work out life's happy plan
Doing unto others as I'd like to have them doing unto me
When I find a very lonely soul
Soon be-kinda-comes my only goal
I feel so much better when I tell them my philosophy
But I won't be happy
Till I make you happy too.
Life's really worth living
When we are mirth giving
Why can't I give some to you
When skies are gray and you say you are blue
I'll send the sun smiling through
I want to be happy
But I won't be happy
Till I make you happy too.
When skies are gray and you say you are blue
I'll send the sun smiling through
I want to be happy
But I won't be happy
Till I make you happy too.
The lyrics to Caterina Valente's song, "I Want To Be Happy" describe the simple philosophy of an ordinary man trying to find happiness in life. The singer stresses on the importance of treating others the way we want to be treated, especially when we come across a lonely soul. The singer claims that making someone else happy is the only way to achieve happiness for oneself. The song is uplifting and encourages listeners to spread joy and mirth, especially during difficult times.
The underlying message of the song is that happiness is only possible when we make others happy as well. The singer suggests that when skies are gray and someone is feeling blue, it is our responsibility to send the sun smiling through. Through these lyrics, the singer emphasizes the power of kindness and compassion in relationships. The song's simple melody and lyrics reflect the message of the importance of bringing joy into other people’s life as well as our own.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a very ordinary man
I am not extraordinary or special, just a regular person.
Trying to work out life's happy plan
I am attempting to understand and figure out how to be happy in life.
Doing unto others as I'd like to have them doing unto me
I treat others the way I want to be treated.
When I find a very lonely soul
When I encounter someone who is isolated and alone,
Soon be-kinda-comes my only goal
It quickly becomes my primary objective to make them feel less alone.
I feel so much better when I tell them my philosophy
Sharing my personal beliefs with them makes me feel happier too.
I want to be happy
I desire happiness.
But I won't be happy
But I will never truly be happy
Till I make you happy too.
until I can also bring happiness to others.
Life's really worth living
Life has real value and is worth experiencing.
When we are mirth giving
When we share joy and laughter with others,
Why can’t I give some to you
I wonder why I cannot bring joy to you as well.
When skies are gray and you say you are blue
When you feel down and express feeling sad,
I'll send the sun smiling through
I will try to bring happiness and positivity to your life.
I want to be happy
I want to feel happy.
But I won't be happy
But I will never truly be happy
Till I make you happy too.
until I can also bring happiness to others.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Caesar, Vincent Youmans
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Staless74
on Cambia O Lasciami
Please correct the highlighted verse to: "Che diritti hai su di me?". Thanks.