This was quickly followed in 1961, by his only number one hit in the UK singles chart - "Well I Ask You". The song was written by Les Vandyke, who had earlier penned two chart topping singles for Adam Faith. These were "What Do You Want", and "Poor Me". The further quirky connection is that both artist's stage names owed more than a little of their originality to Genesis, Chapter One.
Success was short-lived for Eden Kane. A couple of flops, financial problems, and a change in record labels did little to sustain his career. One comeback hit with "Boys Cry" in 1964, was just a hiccup on the general downward spiral. However, he was arguably the last British teen idol before the arrival of The Beatles, and his five chart singles all made the Top Ten. Certainly not, therefore, a one hit wonder.
The family was far from finished. His brother, Peter Sarstedt, got to number one himself in 1969, with "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)"; whilst the youngest brother Clive (who used his second name to call himself, Robin Sarstedt) reached the top three in 1976, with his rendition of the old classic, "My Resistance Is Low".
As a footnote, in the mid 1970s all three brothers sang together briefly, but it generated no more chart action for Kane. As of 2006, all three of the Sarstedt brothers are still active in the music business.
Kane was a contract actor on the Star Trek team, and made many appearances in the TV series under his real name of Richard Sarstedt.
[edit] Singles discography
* "Well I Ask You" - 1961 - Number 1
* "Get Lost - 1961 - Number 10
* "Forget Me Not" - 1962 - Number 3
* "I Don't Know Why" - 1962 - Number 7
* "Boys Cry" - 1964 - Number 8
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Eden Kane Lyrics
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When I kissed you and called you sweetheart? Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare? Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there? Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again? Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?(spoken)I wonder if you're lonesome tonight
You know someone said that the world's a stage
And you must play a part.
Fate had me playing in love you as my sweet heart.
Act one was when I met you, I loved you at first glance
You read your line so cleverly and never missed a cue
Then came act two, you seemed to change and you acted strange
Honey, you're lying when you said you loved me
And I had no cause to doubt you.
But I'd rather go on hearing your lies
Than go on living without you.
Now the stage is bare and I'm standing there
With emptiness all around
And if you won't come back to me
Then make them bring the curtain down.
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again? Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?
The song "Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Eden Kane is a poignant ballad that speaks of a love that has faded away but still lingers in the memories of the singer. The song starts with a series of questions that the singer poses to his former lover, asking if she misses him, if she thinks about their past, and if she wants to be reunited with him. The singer speaks of a time when they were in love and everything was perfect, but then something changed, and the love they had for each other was lost. The singer is haunted by the memories of their love, and he cannot help but wonder if his former lover feels the same way.
The second half of the song takes on a more melancholic tone as the singer describes how he still loves his former lover, despite the fact that she lied to him. He would rather live with her lies than be without her altogether. The singer then uses a metaphor to describe his current state of mind, comparing it to a stage with no actors, where emptiness reigns. He then asks his former lover once again if she is lonesome tonight, and if she wants to be reunited with him. The song fades out on this note, leaving the question unanswered and unresolved.
Overall, "Are You Lonesome Tonight" is a song that speaks of the complexity of love and how it can bring both joy and pain. The singer is torn between his love for his former lover and the resentment he feels towards her for lying to him. The song is a heartfelt plea for reconciliation and a reminder that even though love can be fleeting, it is still worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you lonesome tonight
Are you feeling lonely without me?
Do you miss me tonight?
Do you long for my presence tonight?
Are you sorry we drifted apart?
Do you regret our separation?
Does your memory stray to a brighter sunny day
When I kissed you and called you sweetheart?
Do you recall the happy times we had together, when I showed my affection for you?
Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?
Do you feel that your home is empty without me?
Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?
Do you visualize me at your doorstep?
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?
Are you experiencing heartache and would you like me to return?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?
Please let me know if you are feeling lonely without me
I wonder if you're lonesome tonight
I am curious if you are feeling lonely
You know someone said that the world's a stage
And you must play a part.
People say that life is like a theatrical performance, and you must conform to certain roles and expectations.
Fate had me playing in love you as my sweet heart.
It seems that destiny made me fall in love with you.
Act one was when I met you, I loved you at first glance
You read your line so cleverly and never missed a cue
The first act of our relationship was when we met, and I was immediately smitten with you. You were a great actor in our love story, always doing and saying the right things.
Then came act two, you seemed to change and you acted strange
And why I'll never know.
In the second act, you started to behave in an unpredictable, unusual way, and I can't understand why you changed.
Honey, you're lying when you said you loved me
And I had no cause to doubt you.
It now appears that you were not truthful when you told me you loved me, and I had no reason to question your sincerity.
But I'd rather go on hearing your lies
Than go on living without you.
Even if you lied to me, I'd still rather hear those lies than live without you.
Now the stage is bare and I'm standing there
With emptiness all around
Now that our relationship is over, I feel empty and alone.
And if you won't come back to me
Then make them bring the curtain down.
If you won't return to me, then it's time to end this romantic drama.
Contributed by Isabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.