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.
It Can't Be Wrong
Dick Haymes Lyrics
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Would it be wrong to kiss
Seeing I feel like this
Would it be wrong to try?
Wrong
Would it be wrong to stay
Here in your arms this way
If it is wrong
Then why were you sent to me
Why am I content to be
With you forever?
So
When I need you so much
And I have waited so long
It must be right
It can't be wrong
The song "It Can't Be Wrong" by Dick Haymes is a romantic ballad that explores the notions of love and morality. The singer expresses his feelings of love towards his romantic interest and wonders if it would be wrong to kiss her or to stay in her arms, given the intensity of his emotions towards her. However, he ultimately concludes that it can't be wrong because he needs her so much and has waited so long for her.
The lyrics of the song capture the conflicting emotions that arise when one falls in love. On the one hand, there is a fear of doing something inappropriate or immoral, but on the other hand, there is a strong desire for physical and emotional intimacy. This conflict is ultimately resolved by the love that exists between the two people, which makes their actions feel justified and natural.
The song was first performed by Dick Haymes in the 1942 film "Now, Voyager." It was written by composer Max Steiner and lyricist Kim Gannon, who collaborated on a number of popular songs in the 1940s and 1950s. The song was a chart-topping hit in 1943 and has since been covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra and Johnny Mathis.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrong
I'm unsure if what I want is right or wrong
Would it be wrong to kiss
Seeing I feel like this
Would it be wrong to try?
I'm wondering if it would be inappropriate to kiss you, even though I have strong feelings for you
Would it be wrong to stay
Here in your arms this way
Under this starry sky?
I'm considering if it would be improper to stay in your arms like this, while we're under the sky full of stars
If it is wrong
Then why were you sent to me
Why am I content to be
With you forever?
If what I'm feeling is wrong, then why did I meet you? It feels like I'm meant to be with you forever.
So
When I need you so much
And I have waited so long
It must be right
It can't be wrong
I've wanted you for so long and now that I have you, it feels right. It can't be wrong if it feels this good.
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIM GANNON, MAX STEINER
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@charlesroth4076
Haymes had a very pleasant voice very good male singer...
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@fromthesidelines
Recorded on May 27, 1943.
"The Song Spinners" later backed Ella Fitzgerald on her 1948 recording of "My Happiness".
@CPorter
They would also do back up for Bill Kenny's Ink Spots group in the late 40s and early 50s.
@carsthea4410
Star Trek Voyager Seven of Nine sings this in the Killing Game part 1 episode. I've been wanting to hear the original for a long time; I am not disappointed.
Fantastic recording 👍🏻
@dianaaljadeff2983
He waa a marveleus singer.Listen him singing the Up to the Central Park Romberg songs with Deanna Durbin
@d.a.elliottjr.367
I seem to recall this song from a Bugs Bunny cartoon.
@andrewnelson3823
The cartoon is called "Swooner Crooner".
@LooneyCartoonMan
@@andrewnelson3823 Which is a Looney Tunes short starring Porky Pig.
@mhansen94
@@LooneyCartoonMan It was also sung by Bugs Bunny dressed as a mermaid in a 1944 short called "Hare Ribbin' ".
@iamlouis88
Why does it have to be this way.