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.
Let's Take An Old Fashioned Walk
Dick Haymes Lyrics
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What a tale could be told if we went for an old fashioned walk.
Let's take a stroll through the park, down a lane where it's dark
And a heart that's controlled, may relax on an old fashioned walk.
I know for a couple who seem to be miles apart,
There's nothing like walking and having a "heart to heart."
I know a girl who declined, couldn't make up her mind.
The song "Let's Take An Old Fashioned Walk" by Dick Haymes is a sweet and nostalgic invitation to go for a walk and enjoy each other's company. The lyrics depict a time when walking was considered a romantic and enjoyable way to spend time with someone, and the simple act of taking a stroll through the park could lead to a heart-to-heart conversation.
The opening lines "Let's take an old fashioned walk, I'm just bursting with talk" suggest a sense of excitement and eagerness to spend time with the other person. The following lines "What a tale could be told if we went for an old fashioned walk" highlight the potential for this walk and how it could lead to meaningful and memorable moments.
The chorus "Let's take a stroll through the park, down a lane where it's dark, and a heart that's controlled, may relax on an old fashioned walk" emphasizes the romantic and peaceful nature of walking, especially in a park or on a secluded lane. The last verse "I know a girl who declined, couldn't make up her mind. She was wrapped up and sold, coming home from an old fashioned walk" suggests that even someone who may have been unsure about going for a walk can be won over by the simple pleasures and romantic atmosphere.
Overall, the lyrics of "Let's Take An Old Fashioned Walk" encourage us to slow down and appreciate the beauty and charm of a good old-fashioned walk with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's take an old fashioned walk, I'm just bursting with talk.
I suggest we go for a walk and I have a lot to say, let's enjoy a traditional way of spending time together.
What a tale could be told if we went for an old fashioned walk.
We could have many interesting conversations and share stories if we choose to walk like people used to do.
Let's take a stroll through the park, down a lane where it's dark
We should walk through beautiful natural surroundings and explore some hidden paths where it's not very bright.
And a heart that's controlled, may relax on an old fashioned walk.
Walking lets us destress, calm down our emotions and bring peace to our hearts.
I know for a couple who seem to be miles apart,
When a couple feels distant from each other and have communication gaps, there's a solution that might help.
There's nothing like walking and having a "heart to heart."
Walking side by side and talking straight from the heart can bridge the gap and bring hearts closer.
I know a girl who declined, couldn't make up her mind.
I once knew a girl who refused to go for a walk and was unable to decide what she wanted.
She was wrapped up and sold, coming home from an old fashioned walk.
However, after experiencing a traditional walk, she loved it so much that she was fully convinced.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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