She was a dancer at the Folies Bergere in Las Vegas. and met Andy Williams when he pulled over to aid her on a desert road. They married on Christmas Day 1961 and had three children, Noelle, Christian and Robert. In 1968, she appeared in "The Party" with Peter Sellers and sang "Nothing to Lose" by Henry Mancini. Longet recorded a series of five MOR albums for A&M Records between 1966 and 1970 and two albums for Williams's Barnaby label in 1971 and 1972. She also made frequent acting appearances in television series and appeared from time to time on Williams' variety series and specials. Williams called Longet a beautiful, sleek brunette with large doe eyes, "my favorite French singer". She and Williams separated in 1969 but did not divorce until 6 years later.
Longet has never performed again after the criminal trial, and the Sabich family initiated civil proceedings to sue Longet. The case was eventually settled out of court for a large monetary settlement, with the proviso that Longet never tell or write about her story. They also demanded that Claudine withdraw from public circulation her recording of "Bang Bang, My Baby Shot Me Down."
Dindi
Claudine Longet Lyrics
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And far away clouds just wandering by
Where do they go? Oh I don't know
don't know
Wind that speaks to the leaves
Telling stories that no one believes
Stories of love belong to you and me
Oh Dindi, if I only had words
I would say all the beautiful
Things that I see
When you're with me, oh my Dindi
Oh Dindi
Like the song of the wind in the trees
That's how my heart is singing
Dindi, happy Dindi, when you're with me
I love you more each day, yes I do, yes I do
I let you go away, if you take me with you
Don't you know Dindi?
I'd be running and searching for you
Like the river that can't find a sea
That would be me without you, my Dindi
Oh Dindi
The lyrics of Claudine Longet's song "Dindi" convey a sense of awe and wonder at the vastness of the sky and the ever-moving clouds. The singer ponders the destination of these wandering clouds, expressing a sense of curiosity and uncertainty. The wind is depicted as a storyteller, whispering tales that are often considered unbelievable. However, in the context of love, these stories belong to the singer and their beloved.
The repeated mention of "Dindi" throughout the song suggests that Dindi is a significant other or a person of immense importance to the singer. The lyrics express a longing to communicate feelings of adoration and admiration to Dindi, if only the singer had the right words. The presence of Dindi brings about a profound sense of beauty, as evidenced by the mention of the "beautiful things" that the singer sees when Dindi is with them.
The song further emphasizes the depth of affection by likening Dindi to the song of the wind in the trees. This analogy highlights the enchanting and melodic nature of Dindi's presence in the singer's life. The lyrics express the happiness that Dindi brings, emphasizing that the love between them grows stronger each day. The singer expresses a willingness to let Dindi go if it means being together, indicating a deep desire to be united with their beloved.
Overall, "Dindi" depicts a love that is filled with wonder, admiration, and a longing for connection. The lyrics capture the beauty of nature and the enchantment that love can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Sky, so vast is the sky
The sky is endless and expansive
And far away clouds just wandering by
The distant clouds drift aimlessly
Where do they go? Oh I don't know
No one knows where they go
Don't know
It remains a mystery
Wind that speaks to the leaves
The wind whispers secrets to the leaves
Telling stories that no one believes
Narrating tales that are doubted by others
Stories of love belong to you and me
Stories of love are meant for us
Oh Dindi, if I only had words
My dear Dindi, if I could only express
I would say all the beautiful things that I see
I would describe the beauty I witness
When you're with me, oh my Dindi
In your presence, my beloved Dindi
Like the song of the wind in the trees
Similar to the melodious wind in the trees
That's how my heart is singing
That's how joyful my heart feels
Dindi, happy Dindi, when you're with me
Dindi, when you're by my side, it brings me happiness
I love you more each day, yes I do, yes I do
I love you increasingly every day
I let you go away, if you take me with you
I would let you go anywhere if you take me along
Don't you know Dindi?
Don't you realize, my dear Dindi?
I'd be running and searching for you
I would tirelessly search for you
Like the river that can't find a sea
Similar to a river that can't find its destination
That would be me without you, my Dindi
I would be lost without you, my dear Dindi
Oh Dindi
Oh, my beloved Dindi
Lyrics © CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION, Kanjian Music, Tratore, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Aloysio De Oliveira, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ray Gilbert, Vinicius De Moraes
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