Playing piano in his spare time from a job as Westminster Gas and Coke Company led him to form his first band in 1935. He learned the accordion, started an accordion school and formed an accordion quintet, a swing quintet, and a big band orchestra.
During World War II his orchestra entertained the forces, and performed at holiday camps after the war. In 1955 a CinemaScope short of The Eric Winstone Bandshow was made.
Dearly Beloved
Eric Winstone & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I was meant for you, You were meant for me.
(refrain)
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,
Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you;
Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign;
So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine.
Tell me that it's true, Tell me you agree
Please confirm that what I feel is real, Validate that you feel the same way
I was meant for you, You were meant for me
Our destinies were intertwined from the start, We were meant to be together
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see
My cherished love, I understand with great clarity
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me
In some divine place, you were specially created for me
Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you
Angelic eyes recognized your worth, Ethereal voices guided me to find you
Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign
No force could prevent our union, Destiny provided me with a clear indication
I know that I'll be yours come shower or shine
I firmly believe that I will always be yours, Regardless of any hardships
So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine
Hence, I ask you simply and sincerely, My beloved, please be mine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, JOHN H. MERCER
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