After earning a veterinary medicine degree at Auburn University, Dr. Elmo was a veterinarian at Aqueduct, Belmont Park and Saratoga racetracks in New York. He later moved to San Francisco's Bay Area to open his own animal hospital and while moonlighting playing festivals and clubs in a bluegrass band.
In 1979, he introduced 'Grandma' on a San Francisco radio station. It quickly became a regional hit. Dr. Elmo began playing more holiday gigs around town to support the single. When an activist group, The Gray Panthers, accused him of playing 'ageist music' and showed up to picket one of his shows, the media came out in force, drawing the attention of major labels.
In 1983, MTV began airing the self financed video. A year later Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer album appeared on Epic and a new 'Grandma' single was released, this time with 'Percy, the Puny Poinsettia' as the B-side.
Dr. Elmo released Twisted Tunes in 1991. Numerous holiday albums would follow, with Dr. Elmo releasing his own Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer album in 2002 on SonyBMG. Dr. Elmo added a Halloween hit to his repertoire in 2006 with the title track to his Redneck Dracula album. In 2007 he released Redneck Santa, in 2009 he released Wild Bluegrass with his band Dr. Elmo & Wild Blue. In 2010 Time Life releases Dr. Elmo's Bluegrass Christmas . Most of Dr. Elmo's songs are co-written by Rita Abrams. Pop historians might remember Rita as the Miss Abrams in Miss Abrams and the Strawberry Point 4th Grade Class, the act behind the 1972 hit 'Mill Valley.'
Dr. Elmo currently tours with his bluegrass band, Wild Blue and each holiday season he conducts a media and concert tour in conjunction with the "Grandma" song.
Falling In Love
Dr. Elmo Lyrics
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Simply because you're near me.
Funny, but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love.
Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we're under
Oh! Is it any wonder
Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade?
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
If there's a cloud above
If it should rain we'll let it
But for tonight, forget it!
I'm in the mood for love
Dr. Elmo's song Falling in Love is a romantic number that tells a classic story of falling in love. The opening lines "I'm in the mood for love, simply because you're near me" capture the feeling of warmth and happiness that comes with being with someone special. The singer appears to be genuinely happy and content with their partner, and their presence alone is enough to make them feel alive and in love.
The lyrics that follow describe the depth of the singer's feelings for their partner. They compare them to heaven and stars, which is a powerful image that suggests a kind of ethereal beauty that is rare and unique. The singer acknowledges that they don't want to overthink their relationship, but instead wants to enjoy the moment and allow themselves to be fully immersed in their feelings.
The final stanza of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer says, "If there's a cloud above, if it should rain we'll let it but for tonight, forget it! I'm in the mood for love." This line has a sense of realness to it, acknowledging that there may be challenging times or obstacles to overcome, but that, for now, those problems can wait. Tonight, the singer is focused on enjoying the moment and the love they share with their partner.
Overall, Falling in Love is a heartwarming and sincere love song that celebrates the joy of being in love and the happiness that comes with finding someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mood for love
I feel an overwhelming desire for romance
Simply because you're near me.
My current emotional state is entirely because of your proximity to me
Funny, but when you're near me
It's amusing that my emotions can be so directly correlated to being close to you
Heaven is in your eyes
Your eyes are so beautiful and bright, it's as if I'm looking into heaven
Bright as the stars we're under
Your eyes are as bright as the stars we're currently surrounded by
Oh! Is it any wonder
It's no surprise that I'm overwhelmed with love given your beauty
Why stop to think of whether
There's no point in worrying or overthinking about whether this will last
This little dream might fade?
This wonderful dream of us being together may come to an end
We've put our hearts together
We've shared our love with each other
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
We are united as a couple and I have no fears or doubts about us
If there's a cloud above
Even if there are problems or obstacles in our relationship
If it should rain we'll let it
We'll face those problems together and not let them ruin our love
But for tonight, forget it!
We'll enjoy the night and let our love overcome any negative thoughts
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy Mchugh
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