In 1939, he formed his own rumba band, "Rumba With Ros". In 1941, he gained recognition with the track "Los Hijos de Buda" and was playing regularly at the elegant Coconut Grove club on Regent Street, which attracted members of high society.
In 1946, he owned a club, a dance school, a record company and an artist's agency. His band grew to 16 musicians. His album The Wedding Samba sold three million copies in 1949.
In 1951, he bought the Coconut Grove and renamed it Edmundo Ros' Dinner and Supper Club. The club became popular for its atmosphere and music; it closed in 1965. From 1964 to 1968 he was the owner of the internationally known and very exclusive Edmundo Ros Club on Regent Street.
His album Rhythms of The South (1957) was one of the first high-quality LP stereo records. He was with Decca records from 1944 to 1974.
In 1975 (at the age of 65) he retired and moved to Jávea, Alicante (Spain). On January 8, 1994, he gave his last public performance. Ros was awarded the Order of the British Empire by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in the 2000 New Year's Honours List.
Discography
His most famous albums:
Edmundo Ros And His Rumba Band, 1939-1941, LP
Tropical Magic, 1942-1944, LP
Cuban Love Song, 1945, LP
On Broadway, LP
Show Boat/Porgy & Bess, LP
Ros at the Opera
Broadway goes Latin
Rhythms of the South
Latin Carnival
New Rhythms of The South
Latin Boss...Señor Ros
Arriba
Latin Hits I Missed
Hair Goes Latin
Heading South of the Border
The Latin King
This is My World
Caribbean Ros
Sunshine and Olé!
Give My Regards to Broadway
Doin' the Samba, CD
Rhythms of the South/New Rhythms of the South, CD
Good! Good! Good! CD
Strings Latino/Latin Hits I Missed CD
That Latin Sound
Wedding Samba
Cancion Cubana
Mambo Jambo, Naxos, CD
The Wedding Samba (Nayer Sher)
Calypsos (Decca 1956),
Mambos (Decca 1956),
Rhythms Of The South (Decca 1957),
Calypso Man (Decca 1958),
Perfect For Dancing (Decca 1958),
Ros On Broadway (Decca 1959),
Hollywood Cha Cha Cha (Decca 1959),
Bongos From The South (Decca 1961), Dance Again (Decca 1962),
Sing And Dance With Edmundo Ros (Decca 1963), with *Ted Heath Heath Versus Ros (Phase 4 1964),
with Heath Heath Versus Ros, Round Two (Phase 4 1967),
This Is My World (Decca 1972),
Ros Remembers (Decca 1974),
Edmundo Ros Today (Decca 1978),
Latin Favourites (Gold Crown 1979),
Latin Song And Dance Men (Pye 1980),
Music For The Millions (Decca 1983),
Strings Latino (London 1985),
Cuban Love Song (1985),
Latin Magic (London 1987),
Edmundo Ros & His Rumba Band, 1939-1941 (1992),
That Latin Sound (Pulse 1997)
His most famous track was "Melodie d' amour".
happiness
Edmundo Ros and His Orchestra Lyrics
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When each weary day is through
How I long to be with you
My happiness
Every day I reminisce
Dreaming of your tender kiss
Always thinking how I miss
A million years it seems
Have gone by since we shared our dreams
But I'll hold you again
There'll be no blue memories then
Whether skies are grey or blue
Any place on earth will do
Just as long as I'm with you
My happiness
A million years it seems
Have gone by since we shared our dreams
But I'll hold you again
There'll be no blue memories then
Whether skies are grey or blue
Any place on earth will do
Just as long as I'm with you
My happiness
The song "Happiness" by Edmundo Ros and His Orchestra conveys the feeling of longing for a loved one who is far away. The first two lines describe the melancholic feeling of evening shadows and the end of a tiring day. The singer wishes to be with his beloved, who is the source of his happiness. The second verse speaks of the constant reminiscing of the times spent with the lover, and how the thought of their tender kiss fills his mind. The repetition of "my happiness" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that the singer derives all his joy from being with his beloved.
The singer then mentions that it feels like a million years have gone by since they last shared their dreams. This statement highlights the depth of his longing and the heartache he feels in the absence of his lover. However, he is hopeful that he will hold them again, and when he does, there will be no blue memories. The last two lines repeat the idea that any place on earth will do as long as he is with his loved one, implying that he has found his happiness in their company.
Overall, "Happiness" is a song about love, longing, and the importance of being with the person who brings us joy and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
Evening shadows make me blue
The darkness of the evening makes me feel sad and melancholic
When each weary day is through
When each day comes to an end and I'm exhausted from it
How I long to be with you
I have a strong desire to be with you, as being near you brings me happiness
My happiness
The joy and contentment I feel when I'm with you
Every day I reminisce
Every day I look back and remember fondly the times we spent together
Dreaming of your tender kiss
I often daydream about feeling the soft touch of your lips on mine
Always thinking how I miss
I'm constantly aware of how much I long for your presence
My happiness
You bring me so much joy and contentment
A million years it seems
It feels like an impossibly long time has passed
Have gone by since we shared our dreams
It's been ages since the two of us talked about our hopes and aspirations
But I'll hold you again
I know that someday I'll be able to embrace you once more
There'll be no blue memories then
I won't be sad or melancholic anymore once I'm reunited with you
Whether skies are grey or blue
No matter what the weather or circumstances may be
Any place on earth will do
Anywhere in the world will be alright
Just as long as I'm with you
As long as we're together, I'll be happy
My happiness
You bring me so much joy and contentment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT MAXWELL
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