Emile Pandolfi

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 Will Always Love You
Emile Pandolfi Lyrics

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If I should stay
Well, I would only be in your way
And so I'll go, but yet I know
That I'll think of you each step of my way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
Bitter-sweet memories

That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Cause we both know that I'm not
What you need

I will always love you
I will always love you

And I hope life, will treat you kind
And I hope that you have all
That you ever dreamed of
Oh, I do wish you joy
And I wish you happiness
But above all this
I wish you love
I love you, I will always love

I, I will always, always love you
I will always love you

I will always love you
I will always love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Emile Pandolfi's song "I Will Always Love You" convey a message of bittersweet farewell and unconditional love. The singer expresses his/her deep affection for the subject of the song, but recognizes that they cannot remain together. The line "If I should stay, well, I would only be in your way" suggests that the singer has decided to leave in order to allow the other person to move on and find happiness. However, the singer also acknowledges that they will continue to think of the other person "each step of my way" and will always love them.

The line "That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me" implies that the singer is leaving behind everything that they shared with the other person, including memories and possessions. The singer also hopes for the other person's wellbeing and happiness, wishing them joy, happiness, and above all, love. Throughout the song, the singer's love and devotion remain unwavering, even as they bid goodbye.

Overall, the lyrics to "I Will Always Love You" are emotive and poignant, touching upon the complex emotions that often accompany the end of a relationship. The song has resonated with audiences for decades and continues to be a timeless classic.

Line by Line Meaning

If I should stay
If it's possible for me to stay

Well, I would only be in your way
It would only hinder you if I stayed

And so I'll go, but yet I know
I'll leave even though it's hard to do

That I'll think of you each step of my way
I'll remember you constantly as I move on

And I will always love you
My love for you will never fade

I will always love you
Repeated emphasis on my love for you

Bitter-sweet memories
My memories of us together are both happy and sad

That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
I can only take my memories with me as I leave

Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Farewell, don't be sad

Cause we both know that I'm not
We both understand my limitations

What you need
I'm not the one you need in your life