I'll Take Romance
Eydie Gormé Lyrics

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I'll take romance
While my heart is young and eager to fly
I'll give my heart a try
I'll take romance

I'll take romance
While my arms are strong and eager for you
I'll give my arms that cue

I'll take romance

So my lover when you want me call me
In the hush of the evening
When you call me in the hush of the evening
I'll rush to my first real romance

While my heart is young and eager and gay
I'll give my heart away
I'll take romance

I'll take romance
I'll take a chance
I'll take romance!

Romance
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I'll Take Romance" by Eydie Gormé speak about a person's desire to pursue love and passion while they are still young and eager. The singer talks about giving their heart and arms a try in the pursuit of romance. The lyrics suggest that the singer is ready and willing to take a chance on love and to give themselves completely to their lover.

The chorus of the song emphasizes this desire for romance and love. The singer says that they will take romance while their heart is young and eager and while they are strong and eager for their lover. The song has a sense of urgency, as though the singer is trying to capture a moment and experience the thrill of love while they still can.

The lyric, "So my lover when you want me call me, in the hush of the evening, when you call me in the hush of the evening, I'll rush to my first real romance," is particularly romantic as it speaks about the anticipation and desire to be with their lover. Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Take Romance" by Eydie Gormé convey the sense that love is something to be pursued and that it is important to take a chance on romance and open oneself up to love.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll take romance
I am willing to experience love and romance in my life.

While my heart is young and eager to fly
I want to experience love while I am still young and passionate about life.

I'll give my heart a try
I am willing to open my heart to love and give it a chance.

While my arms are strong and eager for you
I am physically and emotionally ready to hold and embrace my lover.

I'll give my arms that cue
I will initiate physical affection and embrace my lover.

So my lover when you want me call me
I am ready and waiting for my lover to reach out to me.

In the hush of the evening
I prefer to have romantic moments in a peaceful and quiet environment.

When you call me in the hush of the evening
I am available to share romantic moments with my lover during peaceful times.

I'll rush to my first real romance
I will eagerly embrace my first true experience of romance.

While my heart is young and eager and gay
While I am full of joy and enthusiasm for life, I am ready to love.

I'll give my heart away
I am prepared to give my heart and love fully to someone.

I'll take romance
I am excited and eager to experience love and romance.

I'll take a chance
I am willing to take a risk and open myself up to love.

Romance
The wonder, passion, and experience of love and romance.

Writer(s): O Hammerstein, O. Hammerstein, B. Oakland

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Comments from YouTube:

@joemiller6975

4y↑13

Eydie Gorme was absolutely fabulous ! She had everything Streisand had and much more! No wonder they wanted her initially for Funny Girl . Those octave skips my God! What a set of pipes on this woman !I always loved her !

@margaretlyon7484

Spot on Joe read my post xxx

@jenniferbate9682

35w

Wasn’t she perfection?!

@MrStarlightOrchestra

9y↑33

Does it get any better? those were the days when a singer didn't need big production, just sing the tune fabulously with a swinging band. I love Eydie, the best.

@saidapagan6887

11y↑10

Eydie Gorme was a wonderful singer and talented artist. I remember singing along with her on the Hit Parade of the 1950s in New York City. Her fantastic voice inspired me, and made me think that anything was possible. In 2011, I finally sent her an email and to my surprise she reply. This year I received a Valentine's Day email from Eydie and Steve.. May you rest in peace, dear Eydie.

@jenniferbate9682

30w

Yes…what a voice, what an arrangement from the orchestra! Fabulous.

@DNAleguillou

4y↑8

Her vocals were outstanding. I love how she sang in both English and Spanish. So talented. I love her. ❤ This is the first time I hear this gem.

@chanteuse

14y↑3

With her 5-octave range, she was the Mariah Carey of her era. My DH & I saw her & Steve Lawrence in Las Vegas 5 years ago & what a wonderful show it was!! At 73 yrs of age, she could still belt 'em out with the powerful voice she was blessed with. She can't hit the very high notes like she did in her 20's & 30's, so the music was rewritten to allow for that. She & Steve entertained us for about 2 hrs, & because of back problems, Eydie isn't touring any longer. Thx for sharing this video!

@retroguy42ike

6y↑9

Eydie's up tempo version of this song is outstanding....got to see her and SteveLawrence in person, what great voices!

@retroguy42ike

4y↑7

Eydie does a fabulously up tempo version of this song that seems to totally make it hers only! Her ending on this going up 3 octaves shows such a strong range of such a beautiful voice! God bless you for sharing your special gift!!!

@sarahfellows6382

11y↑5

Love this song! You don't find singers like that anymore!!!

@pepperwilliams4428

7y↑4

My #1 female singer of this era! Wow, she sure was pretty woman as well as having a load of talent! She kept climbing with those, all in tune without the use of any processing. PURE TALENT!!!

@waynebrasler

15y↑3

In the beginning she was VERY hip and made some of the swingingest, most venturesome albums being done by anyone. Then she married Steve and today they quickly became show business royalty and there wasn't much occasion for being hip any more. But she's always been a superior singer by any measure and a truly endearing personality. If you don't have her ABC albums on C.D., do get them. You'll be amazed.

@GypsyFairy85

11y↑4

Rest in peace dear lady! One of the best voices I ever heard!!

@5678Luigi

12y↑3

Ms. Gorme was taking jazz dance classes with a world famous teacher during the time of this recording, his name is Luigi - the first to innovate a technique to learn the American artform of jazz/theater dance. During this current month of May, 2012, Luigi used this recording of Eydie's in his classes in NYC, for his international clients, and they loved it so much that he finished a routine to the entire recording. Maybe Eydie will come back and he'll be able to show her his terrific dance...

@stephenvincent4989

3y↑3

A truly special talented performer with a voice to match. When Eydie swings the world smiles.

@HunterMann

14y↑2

Brilliant! Such a flawless voice and great style. There seems to be few singers of this level in today's popular music. Viva Srta. Gorme!

@tallyho96

13y↑4

My husband and I fell in love with this song in the background - by June Christie back in the day - but after all these years Eydie Gorme sounds almost as good. Thank you.

@SanAntonioCrooner

15y↑4

What a range! I love Eydie!

@hadoenough

11y↑2

Her voice was so natural and smooth. A wonderful sound! R.I.P. Eydie

@ezabdullah

13y↑2

STUPENDOUS; MARVELOUSLY TALENTED. ONE OF MY FAVORITE VOCALISTS. THE ENDING WAS DELIGHTFUL. SHE EFFORTLESSLY HIT THOSE HIGH NOTES.

@moviejoe79

15y↑2

It's great to see footage of her singing this, it's my favorite 50's recording from Eydie. Thanks for posting it. I love that she's always got an ear to ear smile when she sings. You know that she loves to entertain and is so great at it!

@danielcaraga8943

2y↑1

Eddie Gorme, Sarah Vaughan, Doris Day. I'll Never stop listening to these ladies with fantastic voices.

@Kinseydsp

12y↑7

She always amazed me singing that song jumping 3 Octives at the end what smooth controled Voice Power wow one of the all time Best Girl Singers she never gets the credit she should.

@mrkeel2

14y↑4

Nothin' but class and talent!!!!!!

@exjazzbassbaz

11y↑14

no better female singer than eydie thanks for the great memories you will be missed.r.i.p.

@jdisheilo6936

8y↑10

I can remember hearing Eydie singing that song as a young kid. Then at the end of the song, the way her voice went up into the high pitch. I'm thinking, man, how did she do that. Wow!

@kimkats

5y↑1

Always loved her version of that song!! Holy cow - her vocal chords must start at her knees - how the yell does anyone do those final notes?!? Amazing voice - incredible.

@timothyhughes1904

7y↑1

Her range is amazing.

@ocnoreen

13y↑1

Thanks for ;posting this great singer and what a wonderful chart! She nails it and what a fabulous range. Definitely the main act.

@1FrankFan

15y

Great song, great arrangement, great singer.

@BINKIE2000

12y

You don't often hear this sung now but it's nice to see it performed long ago now. Time travel. Allows me to catch up on stuff I missed. To visit the performance as if it were now. As often as I like. I'm still learning. Eydie Gorme goes on my list.

@bangzoom77

11y↑2

An incredible performance!

@scottmiller6495

6y↑6

Oh my God she was so good and even with Steve Lawrence they were a gift from heaven for many years nobody will even come close to this again EVER !!!!!

@lostsoul3154

7y↑10

Eydie was America's sweetie. Miss her talent and beauty.

@janetsmith4650

4y↑1

Edie Gorme could sing! She will never be replaced....neither in this world 🌎 or the next!!

@Kinseydsp

9y↑22

Amazing jumping 3 octaves at the end then dropping back down!

@Westtoledoguy

11y↑3

Eydie Gormé (also spelled Gorme[2]; August 16, 1928 – August 10, 2013) was an American singer who performed solo as well as with her husband, Steve Lawrence, in popular ballads and swing. She earned numerous awards, including a Grammy and an Emmy. She retired in 2009 and is survived by Lawrence who continues to perform as a solo act. She died Aug 10, 2013

@Littlewhitelephant

13y

This is definitely one of my favorites. She's devastating ! But if you love high notes you might also appeciate the performance of the nine years younger italian female singer Mina Anna Mazzini in Mina & A. Trovajoli _ Sette uomini d'oro which is without lyrics !

@marystod

11y↑2

THIS was Entertainment at its best. I am a devoted FAN who will miss Ms. Gorme! I used to play her albums every night on my KVIL FM Dallas Nightlight Show. This was a particular favorite. Makes me very sad that she's gone. RIP, Eydie! We love you. This Song was a favorite of mine. Thank you for posting!

@viewingut

14y↑5

I keep watching this over & over. What a Fox!

@philipestrin4381

Man, she absolutely kills this one. It swings

like nobody's business.

@Yngland

15y↑5

She is superstar !!!!

@richiejohnson

Great sound for an archive item. Dam, she was great! This tune works really well both 3/4 and 4/4!

@miltonstern6917

this was the song I used for my answering machine back in the day. ❤

@jeanfleming9702

11y↑2

another great singer gone ,rest in peace eydie you were up there with the best

@SaxonC

Beyond Wonderful!

@lauras3753

13y

I have the vinyl lp on which this song appears. Believe it was her first LP. Love it! Looking for Eydie's version of "Guess Who I Saw Today". By any chance do you have it?

@jenniferbate9682

30w

Ooooh memories indeed! Fabulous voicecxxxx

@judithyu3148

3y↑1

FANTASTIC!!!!

@johnking6550

6y↑3

Forget the TV...Amaze yourself by spending an afternoon or evening YouTubing with Eydie. I do it often, enjoying some of the greatest music ever produced and so much from which to choose!

@Delsing45

1y↑1

That is exactly what I am doing! Tattletales with Steve and Eydie in 1982 is sooo awesome! I never saw them in Vegas and it is my big disappointment! Saw them at Minnesota State Fair I also had tickets in Atlanta the day Michael died! Was a teen fan of them both!

@margaretlyon7484

As a former pro vocalist for 35 years she was always my i siration lf l ever had to appear after her l swear l would say l suddenly felt ill hi from Australia xxx

@rockerbyal

First song on one of my fav Albums recorded in 1956 called simply "Eydie Gorme"

@151daze

11y↑3

This was a song to a dance in dance concert and omg amazing

@feeniix6

5y↑3

Get into the ending. Flawless

@fosbury68

No autotune needed here. High standards.

@dudley5533

8y↑7

Perfection!

@Westtoledoguy

11y↑2

REST IN PEACE Eydie

@jeanniepryor1378

A Good Song ,sung by a Talented Singer!!!!March 25, 2017.I Have this Record (45 R.P.M.)in my Record Collection!! Thanks For Posting !!!!

@Kinseydsp

12y

So smooth going up the scale till she makes a speaker almost break!

@lulubelle551

The absolute best

@dancelli714

I HAVE A BETTER SHARPER VIDEO THAN THIS, BUT HER VOCAL IS GREAT HERE. . . . . SO SHAPELY ! I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO THOSE HIGH NOTES.

@vyeagra420

Please post it

@Hanf3y402

14y

great song

@semejanteael

13y

THE JEWISH PRINCESS!!! RAW TALENT AND A GREAT VOICE!

@MrFalconford

13y↑1

In physics she is called a magnet.

@SYVZS

14y

Yeah, the comparable male singers (Sinatra, etc.) got the big fame but who except devotees to the era remember the equal greatness of Gorme??

@tommybjorling8910

11y↑1

Eydie Gorme what a singer! this love songs and the romantic spanish songs,whit trios Los Panchos,one of the best romantic voses i ever heard,the tecnic one his vose, all most the same tecnic Mel Thorme have, my favorit singer

@manjirojhon7950

LEGEND！

@viewingut

15y↑1

Fantastic!

@uglythey3162

DOES ANYONE HAVE THE SHEET MUSIC FOR THIS FUCKING VERSION? SWEAR TO GOD I NEED IT SO BAD MY VOICE SOUNDS SO GOOD ON IT

@Scotter1971

13y↑2

@lauras3753 I have that LP and several others of hers... All perfect performances!

@sylviebertran8201

11y↑1

The Lady could sing .

@chichillguy

12y

true art

@Gary_Jaffe

11y↑5

Wow. Wow. And WOW!!!

@susankrsnich7389

WOW!

@bigs50s

10y↑2

grande !!

@helios1912

Eydie could bring the heat...

@bzockster

12y

Eydie reminds me of June Christy who also recorded this tune.

@angelvale1049

8y↑8

so great musc

@sylviebertran8201

11y↑1

We will miss you dear Lady

@frankd1965

15y

her husband Steve Lawrence did this song as well.

@viewingut

7y↑3

Holy shit!

@kevinaltenburg

14y

What year is this from? What show was it on??

@inkpen9547

8y↑1

Sing!

@tikifabulous

10y↑4

She's baddass.

@BlakeGildaphish76

12y

@viewingut they probably wanted to hear the studio version; the sound quality isn't very good.

@hilaryapril7043

4y↑1

She found it with steve!

@TOKYOJOE3943

I'll take romance to.

@viewingut

12y↑1

@semejanteael She's Italian, Edith Gormenzano.

@markhedman1884

35w

That's a high D.

@dentelTV2

16y

Thanks Andrea.

@BarneyGoogle1950

12y↑1

Actually she is an italian jew! Edith Garmenzano. Mother from Turkey; father from Sicily...hey that really makes you an italian.

@hadoenough

11y

Don't look now Sylvie, your ignorance is showing. One of Eydie's most successful projects was recording with a group called "Los Panchos" Look it up and stop insulting people.