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.
I Love You Much To Much
Dick Haymes Lyrics
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I've known it from the start
But yet my love is such
I can't control my heart
I love you much too much
I ask myself what for
Then, darling, when we touch
Perhaps I hold your heart too tightly
But who am I to say
If I should hold it lightly
It might slip away
I love you much too much
You've never really known
I love you oh so much
I'm yours alone.
I love you much too much, I love you much too much
I've known it from the start, right from the start
But yet my love is such,
I can't control my heart
I love you much too much
I love you too much oh my dear
I've known it from the start
But, but, but my love is such
I can't control my heart
Perhaps I hold your heart too tightly
But who am I to say
If I should hold it lightly
It might slip away
I love you much too much
You've never really known
Oh no, oh no you've never known
I love you oh so much, so much
I'm yours alone, alone.
Dick Haymes's song "I Love You Much Too Much" speaks of an all-consuming love that the singer cannot control. The lyrics indicate that the singer has known that they love their partner too much from the very beginning of their relationship, but the love they feel is so strong that they cannot help themselves. The lyrics also express concern about holding onto their partner's heart too tightly, as this might cause their love to slip away. Despite these fears, the singer declares that they love their partner too much to let them go and that they are willing to be alone to keep their love alive.
The song is a classic torch song and speaks to the universal experience of loving someone deeply and not wanting to let them go. Dick Haymes's smooth voice and the lush orchestration underline the intensity of the emotions expressed in the lyrics. The song captures a moment of emotional vulnerability in the singer's life and draws the listener into their world, inviting them to feel the intensity of their emotions.
The lyrics of "I Love You Much Too Much" are timeless and resonate with audiences even today. It remains one of the most popular torch songs and has been recorded by numerous artists over the decades. The song speaks to the universal experience of love and loss, and its poignant lyrics and melodious tune have made it a perennial favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you much too much
The singer expresses having too much love for their partner.
I've known it from the start
The singer admits that they knew they loved their partner from the beginning.
But yet my love is such
The singer acknowledges that their love is overwhelming and uncontrollable even though they are aware of it.
I can't control my heart
The singer admits that they cannot control their feelings and emotions towards their partner.
I ask myself what for
The singer questions themselves about why they love their partner so much when it is beyond their control.
Then, darling, when we touch
The singer suggests that their unconditional love is triggered by physical touch with their partner.
Mm, I love you more
The singer admits that their love for their partner only grows more with each physical touch.
Perhaps I hold your heart too tightly
The singer acknowledges that they might be overly possessive and clingy towards their partner.
But who am I to say
The singer recognizes that their judgement might be clouded by their intense feelings towards their partner.
If I should hold it lightly
The singer realizes that being less possessive with their partner might lead to losing them.
It might slip away
The singer fears losing their partner if they don't hold on tightly.
You've never really known
The singer feels that their partner doesn't understand the intensity of their love.
I love you oh so much
The singer emphasizes their love again, stating that it's a lot and consuming.
I'm yours alone.
The singer confirms that they belong to their partner and no one else.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER OLSHANETSKY, CHAIM TOWBER, DON RAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jymster46
Beautiful song and video, Heather! He worked with some lovely ladies, for sure. Thank you so much for posting this! Take care, my friend.
Jim
TheSorrowfulFlower
Jymster46 So glad you enjoyed it, Jim! Yes, some very lovely ladies! Betty Grable was always my favorite, but the rest of his costars were great, too. Thanks so much for watching and for your wonderful comments! Take care, my friend :))
nape jack
What a music!
Clive Fuller-Hale
Delightful radio broadcast track...thanks
TheSorrowfulFlower
Clive Fuller I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting :))