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.
Golden Earrings
Dick Haymes Lyrics
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That when your love wears golden earrings,
He belongs to you.
An old love story that's known to very few,
But if you wear those golden earrings,
Love will come to you.
You will hear desire whisper low inside your soul.
So be my gypsy;
Make love your guiding light,
And let this pair of golden earrings
Cast their spell tonight.
In "Golden Earrings," Dick Haymes sings about the magical properties of wearing golden earrings. According to a story known to gypsies, if a woman wears these earrings, her love will belong to her. These earrings hold a special power to attract love to the wearer. The lyrics speak of the earrings' ability to make the person feel desired and ignite their soul with passion. The song also suggests that by following the path of the gypsy, one can let love be their guiding light and, under the spell of the golden earrings, make their desires a reality.
Haymes delivers the song with a smooth, mellow voice that captures the dreamy quality of the lyrics. The romantic tune, with its waltz-like rhythm and lilting melody, transports the listener to a world of passion and magic. The song captures the essence of the romanticized gypsy lifestyle that has been the subject of much lore and fascination for centuries. Overall, the lyrics of "Golden Earrings" suggest that love is magical and mysterious, and that sometimes, all it takes is a special charm or talisman to make it happen.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a story the gypsies know is true
According to the gypsies, there is an old love story that is very true.
That when your love wears golden earrings,
When your lover wears golden earrings, it signifies that they belong to you.
He belongs to you.
The person you love that is wearing the golden earrings now belongs to you.
An old love story that's known to very few,
This story is not very well-known, it is only known to a handful of people.
But if you wear those golden earrings,
If you wear those golden earrings, love will come to you.
Love will come to you.
Wearing the golden earrings will attract love to you.
By the burning fire, they will glow with ev'ry coal.
The earrings will shine in the fire, reflecting every coal it touches.
You will hear desire whisper low inside your soul.
You will feel an intense desire deep within your soul when wearing the earrings.
So be my gypsy;
Be my gypsy, representing someone who is knowledgeable about love magic.
Make love your guiding light,
Use love as your guiding principle.
And let this pair of golden earrings
Allow the golden earrings.
Cast their spell tonight.
To cast their love spell tonight.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY LIVINGSTON, RAY EVANS, VICTOR YOUNG
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