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.
The Second Time Around
Caterina Valente Lyrics
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Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground
It's that second time you hear your love song sung
Makes you think perhaps that love, like youth, is wasted on the young
Love's more comfortable the second time you fall
Like a friendly home the second time you call
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet
I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around
The lyrics of Caterina Valente's "Second Time Around" explore the theme of the beauty and comfort of love that's experienced for the second time. The song states that love is even more enchanting when it is experienced again in life. It compares love to youth, which is wasted on the young. The second time around is wiser, as there are lessons learned, and experience gained in life.
The lyrics further relate the idea that love is lovelier when experienced for the second time, with both better understanding and acceptance of each other. Falling in love again is considered to be more comfortable, like coming to a friendly home, one where you feel safe and secure.
Through the verse of "Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?" the song emphasizes that encountering true love once again is a rare and marvelous thing. The second chance love offers is something so special that it proves the saying "love comes but once" to be untrue. The artist stresses how lucky they are to have been able to find love again and take the chance to grow once more.
Overall, the lyrics of "Second Time Around" convey the idea that love is a wondrous experience that should never be missed, and it is even more beautiful when it is experienced for a second time.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is lovelier the second time around
The feeling of love is more beautiful when experienced again.
Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground
The experience of love is just as enjoyable and fulfilling when approached with a practical mindset.
It's that second time you hear your love song sung
Repeating a love experience tends to evoke more intense emotions, much like hearing a beautiful song again for the second time.
Makes you think perhaps that love, like youth, is wasted on the young
Experiencing love for the second time may make one realize that young people may not fully appreciate or understand the feeling properly.
Love's more comfortable the second time you fall
People tend to be more comfortable with the experience of falling in love again, having learned from past experiences.
Like a friendly home the second time you call
Returning to the experience of love feels as comfortable and familiar as visiting a dear friend's house.
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
It's hard to pinpoint the exact circumstances that brought two people together in love.
There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet
Some people believe that love can only happen once in a lifetime, but that may not be entirely true.
I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around
The artist is happy and grateful to have found love again with this particular person.
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
It's hard to pinpoint the exact circumstances that brought two people together in love.
There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet
Some people believe that love can only happen once in a lifetime, but that may not be entirely true.
I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around
The artist is happy and grateful to have found love again with this particular person.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
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pomeroy41144
One chorus. But that's all that's needed when Bing sings it. Thanks, Bing.
Jim French
Gorgeous chord progression, arrangement and a perfect performance. Crosby at his best!
Jim Brown
I've always thought that Frank's studio recording of this song was the definitive version of the lyric, but this original reading by Der Bingle changed my mind.
AJNorth
A fondly-remembered movie from childhood, good-natured and, if the term isn't too old fashioned (or debased by political connotations), wholesome. The film introduced this lovely and gentle song, written by one of the great song-writing teams, Jimmy Van Heusen (music) and Sammy Cahn (lyrics); it was the last song that Crosby introduced that was nominated for a Best Song Oscar. (The picture has recently been released on Blu-Ray DVD.)
Girvan Paterson
The World needs another Bing, sadly there will never be one!
Jeff Lipinski
BING KNEW A GREAT SONG
AND A GREAT ARRANGEMENT
One of or it can be argued the greatest singing voice in the world
Kingsley Pedlar
What a treasure, Crosby singing this great Jimmy VanHeusen tune. A rare one. I like it much better than the Sinatra version
Muffett
awww....just heard/watched this ...the movie is on now. Such a cute movie...sure wish movies were made like this now. So many are about violence...lame crap....and the few that are good are for the little kids. So rare to get a fun/cute movie....with a little love story thrown in. This is a feel good movie. Sure do miss Bing....a generation he was in that left us with some very good songs. love
Irish Fancy
My first marriage lasted 2 1/2 years, the second is more than 41 years. I'll stick with the second time around. No bells and whistles, quiet and mature.
Bri14 Cy
You can play this when I am gone. I,Ve had my second time around.it,s very nice.