Born to Jewish immigrants in Brooklyn, red-haired Kaye became one of the world's best-known comedians. He learned his trade in his teen years as a tummler in the Catskills. In 1941 he appeared in the Broadway show, Lady in the Dark and performed the famous number "Tchaikovsky," by Kurt Weill and Ira Gershwin, in which he sang the names of a whole string of Russian composers at breakneck speed, seemingly without taking a breath.
According to The New York Times, when he appeared at the London Palladium music hall In 1948, he "roused the Royal family to shrieks of laughter and was the first of many performers who have turned English variety into an American preserve." Life magazine described his reception as "worshipful hysteria" and noted that the royal family, for the first time in history, left the royal box to see the show from the front row of the orchestra.
Kaye made his film debut in a 1935 comedy short subject, entitled Moon Over Manhattan. His feature film debut was Up in Arms (1944). He starred in several movies with actress Virginia Mayo in the 1940's, and is well known for his roles in films such as The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), The Inspector General (1949), White Christmas (1954), Knock on Wood (1954), The Court Jester (1956), and Merry Andrew (1958). Kaye starred in two pictures based on biographies, Hans Christian Andersen (1952) about the Danish story-teller, and The Five Pennies (1959) about jazz pioneer Red Nichols. His wife, Sylvia Fine, wrote many of the songs Danny Kaye became famous for. Some of Kaye's films included the theme of doubles, two people who look identical (both played by Danny Kaye) being mistaken for each other, to comic effect.
Kaye starred in a radio program of his own, The Danny Kaye Show, on CBS in 1945-1946. Despite its clever writing (radio legend Goodman Ace, Sylvia Fine, and respected playwright-director Abe Burrows were the writers for the show) and performing cast (including Eve Arden, Lionel Stander, and big bandleader Harry James), the show lasted only a year.
He hosted his own variety hour on CBS, The Danny Kaye Show, from 1963 to 1967. Kaye also did a stint as one of the What's My Line? Mystery Guests on the popular Sunday Night CBS-TV program. Later, Kaye also served as a guest panelist on that quiz show. Years later, Kaye also guest-starred in episodes of The Cosby Show and of the 1980's remake of The Twilight Zone (see The New Twilight Zone).
Kaye's influence was felt beyond the entertainment world in the world of professional sports as well. Kaye was the original owner of the Seattle Mariners along with his partner Lester Smith, from 1977-81.
During the 1950s, Kaye also acted in a pantomime production of Cinderella, in Sydney, Australia, where he played the role of "Buttons", Cinderella's stepfather's servant, and also Cinderella's friend.
In many of his movies, as well as on stage, Kaye proved to be an able actor, singer, dancer and comedian, often having his comedic talents showcased by special material written by his wife, Sylvia Fine. He showed quite a different and serious side as Ambassador for UNICEF, and in one of his few dramatic roles in the memorable TV-movie Skokie, in which he played a Holocaust survivor. Before he died in 1987, Kaye also demonstrated his ability to conduct an orchestra during a comical, but technically sound, series of concerts organised for UNICEF fundraising. Kaye received two Academy Awards, an honorary award in 1955 and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1982. In his later years he took to entertaining at home as chef—he had a special stove installed in his patio—and host. He specialized in Chinese cooking.
Kaye died in 1987 from a heart attack, following a bout of hepatitis. He left a widow Sylvia Fine and a daughter Dena. He is interred in the Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York. His grave is adorned with a bench that contains friezes of a baseball and bat, an aircraft, a piano, a flower pot, musical notes, and a glove.
It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
Danny Kaye Lyrics
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It's a sin to tell a lie
Millions of hearts have been broken
Just because these words were spoken
I love you, yes I do, I love you
If you break my heart I'll die
So be sure it's true
It's a sin to tell a lie
Be sure it's true when you say I love you
It's a sin to tell a lie
Millions of hearts have been broken
Just because these words were spoken
I love you, yes I do, I love you
If you break my heart I'll die
So be sure it's true
When you say I love you
It's a sin to tell a lie
These lyrics from Danny Kaye's song ‘It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie’ are warning against the consequences of not being sincere and honest about one’s love. The song begins by emphasizing the importance of being truthful when expressing love, as insincere words can lead to heartbreak and disappointment for the person on the receiving end. The lyrics suggest that millions of hearts have been broken because people have spoken those three little words without truly meaning them.
The chorus of the song repeats the same message but in a more poignant manner. Kaye sings “I love you, yes I do, I love you. If you break my heart I'll die. So be sure it's true when you say I love you. It's a sin to tell a lie”. These lyrics emphasize that the consequences of lying and breaking someone’s heart can be devastating, and therefore it is better to be honest about one’s feelings.
In summary, the song emphasizes honesty and sincerity in expressing one’s love, as insincere expressions of love can lead to heartbreak and disappointment. The lyrics suggest that it is important to be truthful and not to use those three little words lightly.
Line by Line Meaning
Be sure it's true when you say I love you
Don't say 'I love you' unless you really mean it.
It's a sin to tell a lie
Lying is a bad thing to do.
Millions of hearts have been broken
Many people have been hurt emotionally because of false statements of love.
Just because these words were spoken
Just saying the words 'I love you' does not guarantee real love.
I love you, yes I do, I love you
I really do love you.
If you break my heart I'll die
The thought of losing you is so painful it feels like it would kill me.
So be sure it's true
Be absolutely certain of your feelings before saying 'I love you.'
When you say I love you
When you express your feelings of love.
It's a sin to tell a lie
Lying about loving someone is morally wrong and can hurt them deeply.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Mayhew
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Luke 777
WOW.......You should be a singer in movies as well! AWESOME
法名和仁
スウィングしてますネ。
素晴らしい。素敵です♪
torres larry
mmm how nice" Delivery + Accompaniment ,, <3 <3 Thank You,,,