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.
Old Devil Moon
Caterina Valente Lyrics
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Something in your eyes I see
Soon begins bewitching me
It's that old devil moon
That you stole from the skies
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
You and you glance make this romance
Stars in the night
Blazing their light
Can't hold a candle
To your razzle-dazzle
You've got me flyin' high and wide
On a magic carpet ride
Full of butterflies inside
Wanna cry, wanna croon
Wanna laugh like a loon
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
Just when I think
I'm free as a dove
Old devil moon
Deep in your eyes
Blinds me with love
In the song Old Devil Moon by Caterina Valente, the singer looks into the eyes of her romantic interest and is immediately captivated by the spell of the old devil moon reflected in them. The old devil moon is a metaphorical reference to the mystical powers of love that have influenced people since ancient times. The old devil moon mentioned in the song is something that has been stolen from the skies, which suggests that the thing that the singer is feeling is rare and magical. She admits that she is now bewitched and unable to resist the attraction that has been sparked in her.
The next part of the lyrics describe the increasing intensity of the romance between the singer and her lover. She finds their glances too hot to handle and compares their passion to the brightness of the stars at night. However, the brightness of the stars cannot compare to the razzle-dazzle and magic that her lover brings into her life. The singer experiences a whirlwind of emotions when she is with him, feeling high, wide, and full of butterflies inside. She finds herself wanting to cry, croon, and laugh like a loon, all due to the old devil moon in his eyes. The final part of the song talks about how deeply the singer is in love with her lover, and how she cannot resist the spell that he has cast upon her.
Line by Line Meaning
I look at you and suddenly
As I gaze into your eyes, I feel a sudden sense of intrigue and interest.
Something in your eyes I see
I perceive an unspoken message in your gaze that fascinates me deeply.
Soon begins bewitching me
Before long, I find myself under the spell of your hypnotic presence.
It's that old devil moon
This feeling is commonly associated with a powerful and seductive force that is often referred to as 'that old devil moon'.
That you stole from the skies
It is often said that something so captivating and majestic must have been stolen from the heavens above.
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
This alluring force seems to emanate from your eyes, as if they were the gateway to a mystical realm.
You and you glance make this romance
The mutual gaze between us creates a sense of intimacy and passion that defines our romantic entanglement.
Too hot to handle
This intense feeling is almost overwhelming to the point of being unmanageable and indescribable.
Stars in the night
Even the stars themselves, often seen as the ultimate symbol of beauty and wonder, pale in comparison to the magic that exists between us.
Blazing their light
It is as if the stars themselves are ablaze with excitement and anticipation, lending an air of enchantment to the night sky.
Can't hold a candle
No matter how amazing the stars might seem, they are still dim compared to the brilliance of our connection.
To your razzle-dazzle
The sheer dazzle and mystique that emanates from your being overshadows even the most magnificent displays of nature.
You've got me flyin' high and wide
Being with you fills me with a sense of elation and exhilaration beyond all measure, making me feel as if I'm soaring through the skies on wings of passion.
On a magic carpet ride
Our interactions are so enthralling that they feel like we have been transported to an enchanted land, soaring through the skies on a magic carpet ride.
Full of butterflies inside
The intensity of my emotions when I'm with you is such that I can't help but feel a shimmering, fluttery sensation deep in the pit of my stomach.
Wanna cry, wanna croon
From the depths of my soul, I feel the urge to express myself in the most heartfelt and plaintive of ways, whether through tears of joy or tender, passionate singing.
Wanna laugh like a loon
And yet my emotions are so intense that they also drive me to the edge of my sanity, prompting me to laugh like a crazy person at the sheer joy and wonder of it all.
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
All of these emotions are inexorably linked to the captivating, hypnotic energy that seems to emanate from your eyes, which hold within them the power to shape and control my every feeling and impulse.
Just when I think
Even when I feel the most secure and self-assured, my sense of certainty is inevitably shaken by the elemental force that connects us.
I'm free as a dove
I might feel like I'm soaring free, independent and unencumbered, but in reality I am always tethered to the powerful bond that exists between us.
Old devil moon
The irresistible allure of 'that old devil moon' continues to exert its pull, keeping me bound to a love that is both blessed and cursed at the same time.
Deep in your eyes
This seductive force seems to emanate from the very depths of your being, and is reflected back at me from your eyes like an all-consuming flame of desire.
Blinds me with love
Like a moth drawn to the light, I am irresistibly drawn to the intense, all-consuming love that consumes me whenever I am in your presence. It blinds me to all else, leaving me helpless and vulnerable to its overwhelming power.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: Burton Lane, E. Y. Harburg
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