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.
The Little Shoemaker
Eve Boswell Lyrics
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A man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye
Romance was the theme
And we were the players
I never think of this without a sigh
Lover, one lovely day
Love came, planning to stay
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
When I recall the love I found on
I could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street
Lover, one lovely day
Love came, planning to stay
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
When I recall the love I found on
On Green Dolphin Street
The lyrics to Eve Boswell's "The Little Shoemaker" are actually not present in this passage, but rather, describe a different song called "On Green Dolphin Street." The lyrics describe a romance between a man and a woman, set against the backdrop of Green Dolphin Street. The song's narrator reflects on the memories of this past love, longing for its return.
As the lyrics progress, it becomes clear that this love was unforgettable, even in its absence. The singer describes how memories of their time together remain fresh in their heart, and that each time they recall their love on Green Dolphin Street, they could "kiss the ground." In essence, the song is a wistful tribute to a love that was powerful, but could not withstand the test of time.
Overall, the lyrics to "On Green Dolphin Street" capture the essence of a fleeting romance that leaves a profound and lasting impression on the singer's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like a dream, yet I know it happened
The experience was surreal, but it actually took place
A man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye
Two people met, shared a kiss, and then parted ways
Romance was the theme
The encounter had a romantic vibe
And we were the players
The two people were the main characters in this romantic story
I never think of this without a sigh
The memory still evokes a sentimental feeling in me
Lover, one lovely day
Referring to the person the singer had the romantic encounter with
Love came, planning to stay
The romantic love felt by the couple was long-lasting
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting
The location where they met was Green Dolphin Street
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
The memories of the romantic nights spent on Green Dolphin Street are unforgettable
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
The memories of the romantic times live on despite being physically apart
When I recall the love I found on
When the singer remembers the romantic love she experienced
I could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street
The location where they met is so significant that the singer wants to kiss the ground in gratitude
On Green Dolphin Street
Referring to the location where the romantic encounter took place
Writer(s): Bronislaw Kaper, Ned Washington
Contributed by Brody T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
erin macgrain
actual love this such a good tune
MagiMysteryTour
Cross between Patti Page and Doris Day.
David Hartley
Try the Alma cogan version