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."
Here There and Everywhere
Claudine Longet Lyrics
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I need my love to be here
Here, making each day of the year
Changing my life with a wave of her hand
Nobody can deny that there's something there
There, running my hands through her hair
Both of us thinking how good it can beSomeone is speaking, but she doesn't know he's there
[Chorus: x2]
I want her everywhere
And if she's beside me I know I need never care
But to love her is to need her everywhere
Knowing that love is to share
Each one believing that love never dies
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there
I will be there
And everywhere
Here, there and everywhere
The song "Here, There and Everywhere" by Claudine Longet is a stirring love ballad that talks about the need for love to lead a better life. The lyrics are a metaphor for the journey of falling in love and how it changes one's life with just a simple gesture. The artist's love interest is described as someone who makes each day of the year worthwhile, just by being present. The person's presence can alter the artist's life completely, just like a wave of the hand that changes the direction of the wind.
The artist speaks of an unspoken connection between them with just a wave of the hand, and it is evident that the artist cannot deny the strong bond they share. The lyrics paint a picture of a perfect love where both parties understand each other on a deeper level, and nothing else matters as long as they are together. It is a pure and selfless love that transcends physical presence and exists everywhere. The artist knows that to love is to need her everywhere and closes the song hoping that they will always be together, here, there, and everywhere.
Line by Line Meaning
To lead a better life
In order to have a happier and more fulfilling life
I need my love to be here
I require the presence of my beloved with me
Here, making each day of the year
With her here, every day of the year is made better
Changing my life with a wave of her hand
She has the power to drastically improve my life
Nobody can deny that there's something there
It's undeniable that there is a special connection between us
There, running my hands through her hair
When I touch her hair, it's like a moment frozen in time
Both of us thinking how good it can be
We both daydream of how amazing life can be together
Someone is speaking, but she doesn't know he's there
There may be distractions, but my focus is solely on her
Chorus: x2
The following lines are important enough to repeat
I want her everywhere
I desire her presence in all aspects of my life
And if she's beside me I know I need never care
As long as she's with me, I feel content and worry-free
But to love her is to need her everywhere
I can only truly love her if I have her with me always
Knowing that love is to share
True love involves sharing experiences and life together
Each one believing that love never dies
Both of us believe that this love we share will last forever
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there
I watch her eyes and hope that I am always present in her thoughts
I will be there
I promise to always be there for her
And everywhere
Not just in one place or situation, but everywhere she needs me
Here, there and everywhere
No matter where, I will be by her side
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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