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.
This Is All I Ask
Caterina Valente Lyrics
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Is don't hold back your love
All I ask
Is don't hold back your love
If your love is mine, how could you hold back
When you know I've given everything
I'll always be here for you, baby
All I ask
Is don't hold back your love
All I ask
Is don't hold back your love
Hey, girl, don't you sit around with your head hangin' down
You know I'll give you everything
I'll always be here for you, baby
You, my love will never change
All I ask
Is don't hold back your love
All I ask
Is don't hold back your love
Don't try to hide what you're feeling, girl
Don't try to hide if you really care
I'll be the one if you let me, baby
All I ask
Is don't hold back your love
All I ask
Is don't hold back your love
The lyrics of Caterina Valente's song "This Is All I Ask" expresses the sincerity of the singer's feelings towards their romantic partner. The song is a gentle persuasion to the listener to not hold back their love, to be more open and transparent in expressing their feelings towards the singer. The singer assures them that their love will never change and that they will always be there for them. The lyrics give an impression of someone who is ready to accept anything that would come as a consequence of the listener being more expressive with their love.
The chorus of the song, "All I ask is don't hold back your love," is a plea for honesty and clarity in the relationship. The phrase has an underlying meaning of trust and vulnerability that is needed in any romantic relationship. The singer reiterates that they have given their all to the relationship and asks that the listener reciprocates in the same measure. The lyrics also encourage the listener to be honest with themselves and with the singer concerning their feelings towards them to enable this strong bond to thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
All I ask
I have a simple request
Is don't hold back your love
Please don't restrain your affection for me
If your love is mine, how could you hold back
It's impossible for you to withhold your love if we're in a relationship
When you know I've given everything
I've already given my all to you
I'll always be here for you, baby
I am committed to standing by your side
You, my love will never change
My love for you is constant
Hey, girl, don't you sit around with your head hangin' down
Hey, don't be sad and despondent
You know I'll give you everything
I'm willing to give you all that I have
Don't try to hide what you're feeling, girl
Please be honest about your emotions
Don't try to hide if you really care
Don't mask your genuine feelings if you truly care
I'll be the one if you let me, baby
I'm ready to be the one you need, but only if you allow me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gordon Jenkins
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Please correct the highlighted verse to: "Che diritti hai su di me?". Thanks.