She was born Edna May Squires in Pontyberem, (about 12 miles from Llanelli), Carmarthenshire, in South Wales. Her parents were Archibald James Squires, a steelworker, and his wife Emily. She began to perform professionally as a singer at the age of 16.
She did most of her work with the orchestra of Billy Reid who was her partner for many years. After she joined his orchestra, he began to write songs for her to perform. In the immediate post-war years she recorded the original version of Reid's composition, "A Tree in the Meadow," best known in the United States in its recording by Margaret Whiting, which reached No.1 on the US charts. Similarly, her version of Reid's composition, "I'm Walking Behind You" was covered by Eddie Fisher which became a No.1 hit in the US and her recording of "The Gypsy" became a No.1 hit there after being waxed by The Ink Spots - their biggest hit. (It was also a major hit for Dinah Shore.)
After her relationship with Reid ended she married British actor Roger Moore (007) in 1953 in New Jersey. Moore was twelve years her junior. The marriage lasted until 1961, when Moore left her and moved in with Luisa Mattioli, whom he was unable to marry legally until Squires granted him a divorce in 1969.
Squires later became notorious for her involvement in court cases. She even took out a libel action against the actor Kenneth More for mistakenly referring to Luisa as Roger Moore's "wife". (Michael Havers acted for Kenneth More.) By 1982 she had been banned from the High Court, and had spent much of her fortune on legal fees. In 1988 she lost her home following bankruptcy proceedings.
Squires retired to Wales and died of lung cancer in Llwynpia Hospital, Rhondda
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Bewitched
Dorothy Squires Lyrics
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But a fool can have her charms
I'm in love and don't I show it
Like a babe in arms
Love's the same old situation
Lately I've not slept a wink
Since this crazy situation
I'm wild again, beguiled again
A whimpering, simpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I lost my heart, but what of it
She is cold I agree
She might laugh, but I love it
Although the laugh's on me
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
In Dorothy Squires's song, "Bewitched," the singer is confessing to being in love with someone they know is a fool but can't resist their charms. The singer is love-struck and unable to sleep, feeling like a vulnerable child. The lyrics describe how love is a crazy situation that makes the singer feel like they are under a spell or bewitched. The singer's feelings are intense and wild – they feel like they could sing and bring spring to their love interest's life. However, the love interest doesn't feel the same way, and the singer knows their love is one-sided.
The lyrics of "Bewitched" capture the vulnerability and helplessness of being in love with someone who doesn't reciprocate those feelings. The singer is bewitched and bothered, and even though they know their love is unrequited, they can't help feeling that way. The song's melody is wistful and melancholic, adding to the overall mood of the song. The song's lyrics follow a traditional doo-wop style, where the singer sings their heart out to their unattainable love.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I know she's foolish but can't help being attracted to her
But a fool can have her charms
Even though she's not smart, she's still alluring
I'm in love and don't I show it
I'm deeply in love and it's obvious to everyone
Like a babe in arms
I'm helpless and vulnerable when it comes to love
Love's the same old situation
I'm experiencing the age-old joys and troubles of being in love
Lately I've not slept a wink
I can't stop thinking about my love, which is affecting my sleep
Since this crazy situation
Because I'm in this intense situation of being in love
Has me on the blink
I'm feeling confused and off-balance
I'm wild again, beguiled again
My emotions are intense and I'm wholly captivated
A whimpering, simpering child again
I'm feeling vulnerable and powerless
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I'm under the spell of love, troubled and confused
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
I didn't want to sleep because I was so consumed by love
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
My love was so persistent that it kept me awake
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I'm still spellbound and confused by love
I lost my heart, but what of it
I gave my heart to someone, but I don't regret it
She is cold I agree
I acknowledge that my love interest isn't warm towards me
She might laugh, but I love it
Even her mocking laughter is endearing to me
Although the laugh's on me
I know I'm not being treated well, but I'm still enthralled
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I'll do whatever it takes to capture her attention and make her happy
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I yearn for the moment when I'll finally have her in my arms and never let go
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I'm still under the magical and perplexing influence of love
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Written by: LEIF EDLING
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