Pianist/ Comedian, Emile Pandolfi
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Pianist/ Comedian, Emile Pandolfi
Steinway Artist Emile Pandolfi is a highly regarded performer known for his mesmerizing live shows and sophistication as an artist. Born in New York but raised in Greenville, SC, Pandolfi is a classically trained pianist, an instrument he took up at the age of five. He earned a degree in piano performance, but turned to popular music afterward in search of more humor and flexibility. Such exploration led Pandolfi to perform in England and Australia before landing base in Los Angeles, where he would arrange compositions for dancing, acting, and opera coaches, cruise ships, and clubs. Most notably, his impeccability led him to be one of four pianists to record the anthem "Rhapsody In Blue" to be played at the opening ceremonies for the 1984 Olympics, not to mention one of 84 pianists to perform live at the event. This experience also led him elsewhere, mostly along the comedy route, playing improv shows with Bobcat Goldthwait, Jay Leno, Robin Williams, David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, and many more.
Pandolfi moved his family back to his hometown of Greenville in the mid-'80s and became a resident pianist at a local club until 1993. During this time, he also recorded his debut album entitled By Request, which was picked up by a national distributor and released in 1991. Sales of By Request have surpassed gold status. His work is in such high demand that his various material of Broadway show tunes, standards, and film scores have lead Pandolfi to sell nearly three million albums worldwide. His album roster also includes the critically acclaimed Please Welcome... (1993), Nights on Broadway (1994), and Evening Romance (2000).
Aside from his musical passions, Pandolfi contributed his talents to a fundraiser with the United Way in 1994, a benefit concert showcasing his musical and comical talents while raising thousands of dollars for various charities.
~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
Classically trained from the age of five, Emile has applied his considerable technical skills to the creation of beautiful, classically influenced piano solo arrangements.
The live performance is more than a musical concert, however. Drawing on his years at LA’s Comedy Store and his very personable, friendly sense of humor, Emile introduces, or “sets up” each medley or piece. In the classical portion of the show, he uses humor and sometimes, costume to bring even greater enjoyment and understanding of the pieces. The result is that audience members quickly feel at ease and experience two hours of exceptional entertainment in a variety of genres.
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
Emile Pandolfi Lyrics
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High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,
above the blue and windy sea.
your golden sun will shine for me!
I left my heart in San Francisco.
High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,
above the blue and windy sea.
When I come home to you, San Francisco,
your Golden Gate Bridge will welcome me!
Emile Pandolfi's "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" is a classic song that is widely regarded as the anthem of the city of San Francisco. The song expresses the deep love and longing for the city and the special place it holds in the hearts of people who have visited or lived there. The lyrics begin with the line "I left my heart in San Francisco", which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer describes how the city's hilly landscape and cable cars that climb halfway to the stars make it a special and unique place. The chilly morning fog that lingers over the city doesn't dampen the singer's ardor since their love is waiting for them in San Francisco, above the blue and windy sea. The singer's return to the city is then anticipated, with the Golden Gate Bridge being the welcoming landmark.
Line by Line Meaning
I left my heart in San Francisco.
I have strong emotional ties to San Francisco that make it feel like home, even though I am physically elsewhere.
High on a hill it calls to me
The city's beauty and allure are so powerful that they feel like they are beckoning me from afar.
to be where little cable cars
I yearn to be in a place with unique and charming features that make it stand out from other cities.
climb halfway to the stars!
The city's attractions are so impressive that they seem almost out of reach and larger than life.
The morning fog may chill the air,
The weather can be challenging and changeable in San Francisco, but it doesn't dampen my affection for the city.
I don't care!
My love for San Francisco overrides any discomfort or unpleasantries associated with living there.
My love waits there in San Francisco,
A person I care deeply about is still in San Francisco, which makes it feel even more like a home to me.
above the blue and windy sea.
San Francisco's location on the coast and its proximity to the ocean give it a unique, special quality that I treasure.
When I come home to you, San Francisco,
I look forward to returning to San Francisco, which truly feels like a home to me.
your golden sun will shine for me!
San Francisco's sunny days are one of the things I cherish most about the city, and they make me feel grateful and happy to be back.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOUGLAS CROSS, GEORGE CORY
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