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.
Please Come Home For Christmas
Emile Pandolfi Lyrics
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I hope that love will bring you here, home for a while
I'll make the best of what's for me
But I would love you here to be holding me now
How I wish that you and I and love could be close
'Cause the holidays are when I need you most, so
Another year, another chance
For us to try
Please come home for Christmas (I don't want it this way)
Please come home for Christmas (and stay)
Good morning love, it's me again
As Christmas day begins again, I think of you
I know that time has passed us by
I tell myself to stop but I still dream it's true
How I dream that you and I and love could be one
'Cause Christmas time should never be lonesome
Remember when our love began
You held my heart, I held you hand
Ready to fly
Please come home for Christmas (I don't want it this way)
Please come home for Christmas (and stay)
These lyrics from Emile Pandolfi's "Please Come Home for Christmas" depict the singer's longing for a loved one to return home for the holiday season. The song is written from the perspective of someone who is spending Christmas alone, and desperately wishing for the presence of their loved one. The lyrics express a genuine sentiment of longing and hope, as the singer hopes that their love will bring the person back home for a while.
In the first verse, the singer anticipates the arrival of Christmas Eve, and hopes that love will "bring you here, home for a while." They express their desire to be held by their loved one, conveying the depth of their longing. In the second verse, the singer continues to reflect on their memories of past Christmases spent together, acknowledging that time has passed them by. However, they continue to dream of a future where they can be together and love is one. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation, as the singer pleads with their loved one to come home for Christmas and stay.
Throughout the song, Emile Pandolfi's soulful voice captures the intense emotions that come with the holiday season. The lyrics are relatable, and resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of being separated from a loved one during Christmas. Ultimately, the song sends a message of hope and optimism, as the singer is willing to forgive and start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
At Christmas Eve, tomorrow's near
It's Christmas Eve, and tomorrow is approaching, signifying the start of the festive occasion.
I hope that love will bring you here, home for a while
I hope that love will inspire you to come back home and stay with me for some time during this season.
I'll make the best of what's for me
I'll try my best to enjoy Christmas with what I have, even if you're not here.
But I would love you here to be holding me now
Even though I will make the most of my time alone, I would still love for you to be with me, holding me close right now.
How I wish that you and I and love could be close
I wish that you and I and our love could be reunited once again.
'Cause the holidays are when I need you most, so
The holidays are the time when I miss you the most, and therefore need you the most.
Another year, another chance
With the arrival of another year, there is a fresh opportunity for us to try to rekindle our relationship during Christmas.
A different song, a different dance
This year's Christmas will be different, with a different experience- a new song, a new dance for us to try.
For us to try
It's worth us trying to have a better chance at a successful, romantic holiday season.
Please come home for Christmas (I don't want it this way)
I want you to come back home for Christmas as I don't want to spend it alone.
Please come home for Christmas (and stay)
I don't want you to just come back for Christmas, but to stay with me permanently.
Good morning love, it's me again
The singer is checking in again as another day of Christmas season begins.
As Christmas day begins again, I think of you
As Christmas day starts once more, you are the first thing that comes to mind.
I know that time has passed us by
The singer acknowledges that a lot of time has gone by since they were together.
I tell myself to stop but I still dream it's true
The singer has to convince themselves to stop thinking of you, but still, they dream that you're back with them.
How I dream that you and I and love could be one
The singer dreams that the two of them would be united and in love again.
'Cause Christmas time should never be lonesome
The singer believes that Christmas should never be lonely and that being with loved ones is essential.
Remember when our love began
The singer remembers when their love story began.
You held my heart, I held you hand
They both shared their hearts and were romantically involved with each other in the past.
Ready to fly
The two were ready to take on the world together, unified in love and devotion.
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Written by: Charles Mose Brown, Gene Redd
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