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."
I Don't Intend To Spend Christmas Without You
Claudine Longet Lyrics
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Words and Music by Margo Guryan
You told me
You weren't coming back
You told me
But now it's cold, and Christmas is coming, too
And I don't intend to spend Christmas without you
We had a fight
What of it
You weren't even right
What of it
I'm all alone, and Christmas is coming, too
And I don't intend to spend Christmas without you
You ought to know
When you're alone
It's a lonely time to live through
How do you expect anyone to have any fun without anyone to give to
I want you back
You know it
You only wanted me to show it
Well here I am, and Christmas is coming, too
And I don't intend to spend Christmas without you
© 1967 (renewed) DARTMOOR MUSIC
Used by permission. All rights reserved.
The song "I Don't Intend to Spend Christmas Without You" by Claudine Longet expresses the desire to have a loved one back during Christmas time. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and loneliness during the holiday season. In the first verse, it is revealed that the person being sung to has gone away and said they weren't coming back. However, with Christmas approaching and the cold weather setting in, the singer doesn't want to spend the holiday season without their loved one.
The second verse reveals that they had a fight that caused the separation, and the singer acknowledges that their loved one was in the wrong. Despite this, the singer still feels the loneliness of not having their partner around for the holidays. The bridge gives warning to the absent partner that being alone during Christmas intensifies feelings of loneliness and that it is difficult to have fun without someone to share it with.
The final verse reveals that the singer wants their partner back and that they knew it all along. The song ends with a hopeful sentiment about being reunited with their loved one before Christmas arrives. The song expresses raw emotions of love and loss, and the desire to be reunited with a significant other during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
You went away
You left me
You told me
You informed me
You weren't coming back
You were not going to return
You told me
You informed me
But now it's cold, and Christmas is coming, too
Although it's cold and Christmas is approaching
And I don't intend to spend Christmas without you
I have no intention of spending Christmas alone
We had a fight
We had an argument
What of it
What does it matter
You weren't even right
You were incorrect
What of it
What does it matter
I'm all alone, and Christmas is coming, too
I am lonely, and Christmas is approaching
And I don't intend to spend Christmas without you
I have no intention of spending Christmas alone
You ought to know
You should be aware
When you're alone
Being solitary
It's a lonely time to live through
A sad period to live through
How do you expect anyone to have any fun without anyone to give to
How can anyone have enjoyment when they have nobody to share with
I want you back
I desire you to return
You know it
You are aware of it
You only wanted me to show it
You only wanted me to express it openly
Well here I am, and Christmas is coming, too
Here I am, and Christmas is approaching
And I don't intend to spend Christmas without you
I have no intention of spending Christmas alone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, DARVILLE MUSIC
Written by: MARGO GURYAN
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