Savino's classical education in music was completed at the Royal Conservatory of Naples in not only composition and piano, but also in conducting for which he became famous in the United States working ultimately for Pathe Records, Kapp and RCA in these regards.
Early in his career in the United States, Savino brought to America the famous silent motion picture star - Rudolph Valentino.
At various times, Savino conducted the CBS Symphony, orchestrated by Paul Whiteman - the famous "Big Band" leader - and Vincent Lopez. Savino became one of the "Big Three" partners in the giant US music publishing firm, Robbins Music. Many of Domenico Savino's popular pieces are published under the pseudonym "D. Onivas," which was simply a reversal of his last name. Savino is credited with composing over 2500 published compositions, most of which are classical or semi-classical in nature, and is responsible for adapting Moonlight Love from Debussy's Clair de Lune. Domenico arranged for many of the most famous names in the music industry during the 1920s through the 1940s, including Hugo Winterhalter and Mitch Ayres.
Sympathy
Domenico Savino And His Orchestra Lyrics
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And when you lock and bolt the door
Just think about out in the cold and dark
'Cause there's not enough love to go 'round
And sympathy is what we need my friends
And sympathy is what we need
And sympathy is what we need my friends
No there's not enough love to go 'round
Now half the world hates the other half
And half the world has all the food
And half the world lies down and quietly starves
'Cause there's not enough love to go 'round
And sympathy is what we need my friends
And sympathy is what we need
And sympathy is what we need my friends
'Cause there's not enough love to go 'round
No there's not enough love to go 'round
And sympathy is what we need my friends
And sympathy is what we need
And sympathy is what we need my friends
'Cause there's not enough love to go 'round
No there's not enough love to go 'round
The song "Sympathy" by Domenico Savino and His Orchestra is a poignant commentary on the world's lack of love and empathy for one another. The lyrics start with an invitation to introspect, as the singer urges the listener to think about those who are out in the cold and dark, neglected and forgotten by a world that does not have enough love to go around. The chorus then insists that what we need is sympathy, as we are all caught up in a world that is divided in half, with one half having everything and the other half suffering in quiet desperation. The song ends with a powerful repetition of the need for sympathy, as a reminder that love and empathy are essential for a better world.
The song's lyrics are a stark reminder of the humanitarian crises that many people around the world face each day. The disparity between the haves and have-nots is a reality that continues to persist in modern times. The song was written in the mid-20th century, during a time of significant social and political upheaval, with the Cold War and the civil rights movement. The lyrics are still relevant today, as inequality and injustice persist globally.
Line by Line Meaning
Now when you climb into your bed tonight
As you prepare to sleep tonight
And when you lock and bolt the door
And secure your safety and privacy
Just think about out in the cold and dark
Reflect on those out there struggling and suffering
'Cause there's not enough love to go 'round
Because there's a shortage of love in the world
And sympathy is what we need my friends
What we require is understanding and kindness, my friends
And sympathy is what we need
We all need sympathy
No there's not enough love to go 'round
There's a deficit of love in society
Now half the world hates the other half
Half of the world despises the other half
And half the world has all the food
Some have an abundance of food, while others struggle to have enough
And half the world lies down and quietly starves
A portion of the world suffers and starves in silence
'Cause there's not enough love to go 'round
A lack of love is the underlying cause
And sympathy is what we need my friends
To heal, we require empathy and kindness, friends
And sympathy is what we need
Empathy and kindness is what we're lacking
No there's not enough love to go 'round
The world needs more love
And sympathy is what we need my friends
Understanding and kindness is something we all require, friends
And sympathy is what we need
Empathy and kindness is what we really need
No there's not enough love to go 'round
A shortage of love exists in society
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON SOLOWONIUK, BEN KOWALEWICZ, IAN D'SA, JON GALLANT
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jytte thagaard nielsen
Oh very nice indeed !!!!!! I love this exciting and irresistable melody!!!!!!! The ukulele almost flirting with the other instruments!!!!!! Thank you!!!
Lady Callidora
Excellent recording!!
The Gregola Records Club
This song suits the golden brown shellac all too well! "Ginger"
C Porter
well atleast this one doesn't Bite!
Dante P
I like this! never heard of savino. sad that Italians had to change their names in the u.s. back then
C Porter
I'm not true, There were many famous Italian singers back then! Enrico Caruso is one example, then there's Django Reinhardt who invented Gypsy Jazz
Dante P
@C Porter not all of them did, but many felt they had to for and advantage. Reinhardt was a french gypsy not italian, also. eddie lang aka salvatore massaro was another who changed his name. tony sbarbaro often called himself spargo, but this was for pronunciation difficulties.
Fermin Guerra
Perfect , I Imagine All The Neapolitan Family Dancing With This Song
C Porter
The probably did
Fermin Guerra
@C Porter but i dont know forwhat there's no Another Version, if Is A Wonderful Song From Onivas Creation