She was born in Hungary to professional musician parents who toured worldwide. Educated in Switzerland, she studied piano before joining her parents on tour as The Three Hugos. When World War II was declared, the family left England with the Boswell Circus. She married, and as Eve Boswell became a popular singing star in South Africa.
In 1949, she was heard by bandleader Geraldo (Gerald Bright), who persuaded her to return to the United Kingdom as a singer in his band, which was widely heard on BBC Radio. Boswell parted with Geraldo in 1952, and launched a solo career. Her first hit record came that year with "Sugar Bush", partly sung in Afrikaans. She appeared in the Royal Variety Performance and toured widely with comedian Derek Roy, before getting her own radio show in 1954.
Her major chart hit came with "Pickin' a Chicken", a South African tune with new words, which rose to No 9 on the UK Singles Chart at the start of 1956. Her first LP, Sugar and Spice, on which she sang 10 songs in nine different languages, followed later in the year. A continuous programme of radio work and tours followed, leading to more than one mental breakdown.
She faded from public view as public tastes for pop music changed through the late 1950s and 1960s, eventually returning to live in South Africa.
I Know Why
Eve Boswell Lyrics
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Long before the Springtime is due?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
I know why and so do you
Why do robins sing in December
Long before the springtime is due?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
I know why and so do you
The lyrics of the song “I Know Why” by Eve Boswell reveal the many mysteries of love. The opening lines question the behavior of nature- why do robins sing in December and violets grow in the snow. The answer to this mystery is love, and the cause of the robins' singing and the violets' blooming is the love that the singer shares with her beloved. Even the breeze seems to sigh whispers of his name every evening, and she knows why - it is because of the love they share. The stars seem to twinkle brightly in her room, and she knows that it is because love has transformed her world.
The singer's happiness and joy in the presence of her lover are also perfectly described in the lyrics. She hears gypsy violins play when he smiles and feels like she is in heaven when they dance together. Even on a rainy day, the sun shines for her, and every cloud disappears when she is with him. The love they share is so special that she can see rainbows when she is in his arms. The lyrics reveal that love has the power to change everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do robins sing in December
What is the reason for robins to start singing in December?
Long before the Springtime is due?
Even though spring is far away, why do they still sing?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
Why do violets grow despite the snow?
I know why and so do you
We both know the answer
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
Why do the breezes whisper your name every evening with a sigh?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
Why do I feel like the stars are on my ceiling?
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
Your smile makes me hear the melody of gypsy violins
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
Dancing with you makes me feel like I am in heaven when the music starts
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
When I am with you, I can see the sun even when it's raining and the clouds disappear
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
Why do I see rainbows when I hold you close?
I know why and so do you
We both know the reason why
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY WARREN
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