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.
Where
Caterina Valente Lyrics
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We looked at each other in the same way then
But I can't remember where or when
The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore
The smile you are smiling you were smiling then
But I can't remember where or when
Seem to be happening again
And so it seems that we have met before
And laughed before, and loved before
But who knows where or when
The lyrics to Caterina Valente's song Where or When explore the idea that our lives are full of repeated experiences that often feel like deja vu. The singer describes a moment where they feel like they've had an encounter with someone before, but can't quite remember when or where it might have been. They note that the person is wearing the same clothes as they did in the previous encounter and has the same smile on their face. It's as if they are reliving a memory, but can't quite put their finger on when it happened.
The lyrics go on to suggest that this feeling of familiarity is a recurring theme in life. The singer notes that sometimes things that happen for the first time seem to happen again. They express a sense of uncertainty about whether they've met this person before, but also a sense of comfort in the thought that they may have laughed and loved before. It's a wistful, reflective song about the passage of time and the way that memories can become muddled and confused over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems we stood and talked like this before
We have a feeling of déjà vu, as if we had previously had this conversation and stood in this exact same spot before.
We looked at each other in the same way then
Our gaze towards each other is reminiscent of a past encounter, where we looked at each other in the same way we are now.
But I can't remember where or when
Despite the familiarity of our current situation, we cannot seem to recall the specifics of our prior meeting, whether it was the time or place.
The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore
The clothing you currently have on is strikingly similar to the ones you wore during our last meeting.
The smile you are smiling you were smiling then
Your smile remains the same as it was during our prior encounter.
But I can't remember where or when
Yet again, the details of our previous meeting evade us both.
Some things that happened for the first time
There are certain events that can occur once, but it seems that they are happening again.
Seem to be happening again
The familiar feeling of having experienced something before gives us the impression that the events are occurring once more.
And so it seems that we have met before
Based on the familiar encounters we've had, it appears that we may have crossed paths before.
And laughed before, and loved before
Other than having previously met, we may have shared memories of laughter and love in the past.
But who knows where or when
Despite the many similarities and familiarities, we remain oblivious to the time and place of our prior meeting.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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Rich Bear
Thank you for posting this record here. I also have it but i have no idea where and i love the way she sings this song and all of her songs.