Dick Haymes (September 13, 19… Read Full Bio ↴Powerful, milky smooth, rich baritone.
Dick Haymes (September 13, 1918 – March 28, 1980) was one of the most popular American male vocalists of the 1940s and early 1950s.
He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His Irish-born mother, Marguerite Haymes (1894-1987), was a well-known vocal coach and instructor. He became the vocalist in a number of big bands, worked in Hollywood on radio and in many films throughout the forties and fifties.
He never became a United States citizen and avoided military service during World War II by asserting his non-belligerent status as a citizen of Argentina, which was neutral. Years later (1955), this act of his nearly caused his deportation to Argentina on an unrelated technicality in immigration law. During World War II, he was briefly detained at Ellis Island.
Haymes was married six times and had six children. His most famous marriages were to film actresses Joanne Dru (1941-1949) and Rita Hayworth (1953-1955). His daughter Stephanie Haymes was married to Sir Elton John's lyricist Bernie Taupin
He died in Los Angeles from lung cancer, at the age of 61.
Do You Love Me
Dick Haymes Lyrics
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Let me tell you how much I adore all your charms
Though you leave me tomorrow for this night we'll borrow a love song
Let me love you tonight
Let me thrill to the touch of your sheltering arms
Til the scent of the roses caresses and closes your eyes
While the stars in the sky give a heavenly light
So when love is an ember my heart will remember this sight
Live a lifetime of love in a moment holding me tight
Then forget me darling only
Let me love you tonight
Live a lifetime of love in a moment holding me tight
Then forget me darling only
Let me love you tonight
Let me love you tonight
Let me love you tonight
The Dick Haymes song "Do You Love Me" uses poetic language to express the singer's desire to love and cherish the person to whom the song is directed. The singer implores the listener to allow him to love them for just one night, to make the most of the moment they have together. The language of the song is evocative, with phrases like "the scent of roses," "heavenly light," and "sheltering arms" conjuring a romantic atmosphere that emphasizes the passionate tone of the song.
The central message of this song is that love should be cherished and appreciated in the moment, without worrying too much about the future. The singer urges his love interest to live in the moment and enjoy the time they have together, even if it's only for one night. Rather than worrying about what might happen tomorrow, the singer encourages his love interest to surrender to the romance of the moment and let him love them tonight.
Overall, "Do You Love Me" is a beautifully written song that expresses a deep longing for love and companionship. It captures the essence of the romantic experience and encourages listeners to appreciate the beauty of the moment, regardless of what the future may hold.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me love you tonight
Please allow me to express my love for you tonight
Let me tell you how much I adore all your charms
Allow me to praise your various attractive qualities
Though you leave me tomorrow for this night we'll borrow a love song
I am aware that you will likely leave me in the near future, but for this moment, let's share a romantic moment together
Let me thrill to the touch of your sheltering arms
Allow me to feel comforted and secure in your embrace
Til the scent of the roses caresses and closes your eyes
We will remain close until the fragrance of the roses fills the air and you fall asleep
Let me kiss you tonight
Please let me experience the intimacy of sharing a kiss with you tonight
While the stars in the sky give a heavenly light
The celestial bodies above us provide a romantic backdrop for this moment
So when love is an ember my heart will remember this sight
Even when our love fades, I will always cherish the memory of us sharing this moment together
Live a lifetime of love in a moment holding me tight
Let's experience the depths of love and emotion in this brief moment of physical closeness
Then forget me darling only
After this moment, you can move on and forget about me
Let me love you tonight
For now, let me express my love for you in this moment
Let me love you tonight
Once again, please allow me to express my love for you tonight
Let me love you tonight
And once more, let me love you tonight
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MITCHELL PARISH, RENE TOUZET
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alanex5225
Dick Haymes was the best baritone who had a magnificent range, great resonance and vibrato, the very best male singer ever.
@imaginarylpjerrywilson1058
The Haymes pipes have a lyrical and high baritone sound. The real voice lies right under that light sound. A great song, movie & singer.
@sandaglad
Love this. Haymes and James never sounded better. Thanks for posting!
@imaginarylpjerrywilson1058
Mr. Perfect Voice ! Always great.
@bugleboy4527
What a voice, amazing
@bigbandsrock1
Heavenly!!!
@TheFrogone
I'll echo sandaglad's comment and add the guy could sing-- good looking chap, too.
@alanex5225
I think Dick Haymes had a competitor who tried to get him deported. They should issue a posthumous apology to him as zillions of illegals cross over the border into the U.S. these days. He was a clean cut guy and I guess he never figured out who that competitor was who was trying to wreck him. Someone or some source eventually came between him and Rita Hayworth and I think that competitor had something to do with him by contacting Columbia Studios. Thanks for putting this up here and thanks Dick Haymes. Your contribution to the U.S. is far more than the illegals that throng in here.
@MinstrelSurfer
I agree, Alanex. I expect there were a lot of shenanigans behind the scenes in the Studios back then. Rivalry must have been rife with so many dreamers descending on Hollywood wanting to be in pictures. and, of course, the moguls in the industry had all the power. Thank you for this interesting information about Dick Haymes