Caterina Valente (born January 14, 1931 in Paris) is an Italian-born singer… Read Full Bio ↴Caterina Valente (born January 14, 1931 in Paris) is an Italian-born singer, dancer, and actress. She comes from an Italian artist family; her father Giuseppe was a well-known accordion player, her mother, Maria Valente, a musical clown. She had three siblings, of whom Silvio Francesco was also active in show business.

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 go to my head
Caterina Valente Lyrics

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You go to my head
And you linger like a haunting refrain
And I find you spinning round in my brain
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne

You go to my head
Like a sip of sparkling burgundy brew
And I find the very mention of you

Like the kicker in a julep or two

The thrill of the thought
That you might give a thought to my plea, cast a spell over me
Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Can't you see that it never can be?

You go to my head
With a smile that makes my temperature rise
Like a summer with a thousand July's
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes

Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance

You go to my head
You go to my head

Overall Meaning

The song "You Go To My Head" by Caterina Valente is a romantic ballad that expresses the intense feeling of being captivated by the presence of someone. The metaphorical lyrics describe the person as being an intoxicating force that lingers in one's mind like a sweet melody. The singer talks about how the very thought of this person sparks a thrill in her, and how she is mesmerized by their smile and eyes. Despite knowing that it's a crazy romance and her heart doesn't stand a chance, she still can't help but feel consumed by their presence.

The song describes the feeling of infatuation so well that it has been covered by many artists since its release. The longing in the lyrics and the melancholic tune have been known to leave listeners feeling nostalgic and emotional. The use of metaphors such as champagne bubbles and a sip of burgundy brew appeal to one's sense of taste and make the experience of being captivated by someone more relatable. The words "You go to my head" serve as both the title and the chorus of the song, emphasizing how deeply the person has affected the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

You go to my head
You're always on my mind and in my thoughts.

And you linger like a haunting refrain
Your memory still lingers with me like a melody that I can't shake.

And I find you spinning round in my brain
My thoughts constantly revolve around you and I can't stop thinking about you.

Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
Your presence in my mind is effervescent and uplifting, like champagne bubbles.

Like a sip of sparkling burgundy brew
Just the thought or taste of you is as exquisite and enjoyable as a fine wine or drink.

And I find the very mention of you
Hearing your name or anything related to you instantly captures my attention and my mind focuses entirely on you.

Like the kicker in a julep or two
Your impact on me is like the refreshing kick that comes from a tasty mint julep drink.

The thrill of the thought
The excitement of the possibility.

That you might give a thought to my plea, cast a spell over me
The hope that you might reciprocate my feelings gives me a sense of enchantment and captivates me.

Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Despite my emotions and thoughts, I remind myself to stay grounded and rational about the situation.

Can't you see that it never can be?
I acknowledge that our love is impossible or unlikely.

With a smile that makes my temperature rise
Your smile has a hypnotic and alluring effect on me, making me feel warm and flushed.

Like a summer with a thousand July's
Your presence and effect on me is as intense and vivid as the hottest summer imaginable.

You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Your gaze and eyes hold a powerful intoxication over me, reaching deep into my soul and affecting me emotionally.

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you go to my head
Caterina Valente Lyrics