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.
You're Following Me
Caterina Valente Lyrics
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Wherever I go
You'll always be there
So what do I care?
You're followin' me
When I've got the time
I'll slip you a kiss
You'll always be found
Followin' me
That's what I thought
That's what I said, right along
But now it appears
The time and tears
Have proved that I was wrong
You're followin' me
But not like before
Tho' we're far apart
You're stealin' my heart
You're followin' me
Come back, baby
I'll treat you right this time
Come back, baby
I promise to change all my ways
You're followin' me
But not like before
Tho' we're far apart
You're stealin' my heart
You're followin' me
I well come back, baby
I'll treat you right this time
Come back, baby
I promise to change all my ways
You're followin' me
But not like before
Tho' we're far apart
You're stealin' my heart
You're followin' me
To do do do do
To do do do do
To do do do do
Too-to ee-do-bee-di-boo boo
The lyrics of Caterina Valente's "You're Following Me" tell the story of a woman who was glad to have someone following her wherever she went, but now realizes that it was a mistake. She is admitting that she was wrong to have thought and said otherwise before because time has passed and tears have been shed. Even though she is far apart from this person, they still managed to steal her heart. Therefore, she asks them to come back, promising to treat them right this time and to change all her ways.
The lyrics of the song are simple and direct, but they carry an emotional depth that speaks to the complexity of human relationships. The song seems to be about a relationship that she took for granted, someone who was always there for her until she realized that she might have lost them. The song's words evoke a sense of longing and regret, but also hopefulness that love can still be saved.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was composed by jazz pianist Quincy Jones, who was already an established producer and arranger at the time. Another interesting fact is that "You're Following Me" is one of Caterina Valente's most popular songs, particularly in the United States. The song has also been covered by different artists, including Buddy Greco and Melody Gardot. The song's music video, which features Valente singing while walking around Paris, has become a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
You're followin' me
You are pursuing me.
Wherever I go
No matter where I go in life.
You'll always be there
You will always be present in my life.
So what do I care?
I am not concerned about your pursuit.
When I've got the time
When I have the opportunity.
I'll slip you a kiss
I will give you a kiss.
I'll keep you around
I will maintain our relationship.
You'll always be found
You will always be with me.
Followin' me
Pursuing me.
That's what I thought
That is what I believed.
That's what I said, right along
I maintained that belief over time.
But now it appears
I have since come to realize.
The time and tears
The passage of time and emotional unrest.
Have proved that I was wrong
Have shown that my previous belief was incorrect.
But not like before
It is different than it once was.
Tho' we're far apart
Although we are physically distant.
You're stealin' my heart
You are captivating me emotionally.
Come back, baby
Return to me, my love.
I'll treat you right this time
I will treat you with the love and respect you deserve.
I promise to change all my ways
I am committing to significant behavioral changes.
To do do do do
Nonsensical lyrics.
Too-to ee-do-bee-di-boo boo
Nonsensical lyrics.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BOB HILLIARD, BURT BACHARACH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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60 years ago!!! ! was 24....OH! WHAT A TREAT TODAY!!!
@brianfuller7691
Two great talents just nailing it and making it look easy. I'm impressed.
@xanthia9536
If ever I am a little bit down,I watch that video and I start smiling☺🥰😋
@jaimemarin22
Maravilloso Video. Se juntaron Dos Talentos Grandiosos. Adorables siempre. ...
@dixieleefogg4450
this is different but, I love it too. To see Perry sort of dancing in great. Well done guys!!!!
@mongeegnom9614
Jazzig, modisch, pfiffig ein Schmaus 👏
@a.k.4995
she could do her job 100% 👌
@orlandooliveira1784
Simples, natural e maravilhoso!
@johanna2995
This is a fun song.
@weibowil
My favourite video 🤩