Throughout her long career she has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Grammy Award and the Emmy Award. The couple's striking union of broad ballads and breezy swing has combined with the endurance of their marriage and their comic facility to make them American institutions - even though neither of the couple, as separate performers or together, has put a single into the American Top 40 since 1963.
Eydie Gorme is the spelling according to their official website: http://www.steveandeydie.com
'Round Midnight
Eydie Gorme Lyrics
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'Round midnight, midnight.
I do pretty well, till after sundown,
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad;
But it really gets bad,
'Round midnight.
Memories always start 'round midnight
When my heart is still with you,
And ol' midnight knows it, too.
When a quarrel we had needs mending,
Does it mean that our love is ending.
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
You're out of my heart,
And I'm out of my mind.
Let our hearts take wings'
'Round midnight, midnight
Let the angels sing,
for your returning.
Till our love is safe and sound.
And old midnight comes around.
Feelin' sad,
really gets bad
Round, Round, Round Midnight
The lyrics of "Round Midnight" by Eydie Gorme depict an individual's emotions and memories as they experience sadness and despair after sundown, particularly at midnight. The first verse shows a person who is capable of being in control until after sundown when supper time arrives, making them feel sad. However, things get even worse starting from midnight. Memories start coming back, and they are reminded of the heartbreak and pain they have experienced. The second verse intensifies this feeling of heartbreak, as the person realizes that their heart still belongs to an ex-lover, making it impossible for them to forget about the past. The song's title serves as a reminder of this misery every night.
The hopelessness of this individual's heartbreak is a central theme of the song, as they speculate if their love is ending, and if it is a bad sign that their quarrels need mending. The chorus provides a hopeful note, suggesting that the person believes that angels can sing, providing the assurance of an eventual reunion with their lovers. Thus, they hope that their love will come around once again, which initiates a cycle of pain and then hope again from the start.
Overall, "Round Midnight" hits on fundamental human emotions of love and heartbreak, especially during the hours of darkness, making it a timeless classic in Jazz.
Line by Line Meaning
It begins to tell, 'Round midnight, midnight.
As the evening progresses closer to midnight, the emotions start to become more intense and tell their own story.
I do pretty well, till after sundown, Suppertime I'm feelin' sad;
I manage to hold myself together until the sun goes down but as suppertime approaches, I start to feel extremely blue.
But it really gets bad, 'Round midnight.
As soon as it's midnight, everything becomes unbearably sad and depressing.
Memories always start 'round midnight.
When the clock strikes twelve, memories of past happy moments start flooding in.
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories, When my heart is still with you, And ol' midnight knows it, too.
It's tough to bear the memories of us knowing my heart still yearns for you, and midnight seems to know this well.
When a quarrel we had needs mending, Does it mean that our love is ending.
If we continue to have unresolved issues, will our love come to an end?
Darlin' I need you, lately I find You're out of my heart, And I'm out of my mind.
I can't get you out of my head anymore and my heart aches for you, I need you now more than ever.
Let our hearts take wings' 'Round midnight, midnight Let the angels sing, for your returning.
Let's have our hearts cross each other's path again at midnight and with pure joy, the angels will celebrate your arrival.
Till our love is safe and sound. And old midnight comes around.
Let's stay together till our emotions are stable and secure, sharing in the company of the midnight once again.
Feelin' sad, really gets bad Round, Round, Round Midnight
As the night goes on and the midnight draws nearer, the sadness and agonies surge, getting worse and worse.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cootie Williams, Bernard D Hanighen, Theolonious S Monk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MALP1231
Thank you very much for posting this. I LOVE Eydie Gorme. This is my favorite rendition of this classic Tholonius Monk melody. Eydie's voice was so pretty, rich, and pure. It was a very sad day, when she passed.
@Karen_of_Kanada
I have been looking for this forever- had it on an old cassette of my mom's, and never could find that album again. Loved this song. :)
@revniw1
I 've listened to many renditions of this DG anthem over the years, but this one with its solidly simple presentation of the tune, with very little variation, wipes me out. and Eydie's ending note is like the cherry on the sundae and I keep coming back for a refill.
@Johnnycdrums
Thanks for uploading, this is great.
Joanie Sommers does this very nicely also.
@felixdonnelly7449
This is perfection! A lost love, mourned. X
@bennyjazzful
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 73yo Aussie fan.
@2ndEndingVintage
Greatr recording...but honestly...Mr. ifcopod...knock off the verbose descriptions, OK ?
Stuff like this....whether by Eydie or Billie or Carmen or Ella...can stand on its own. No need to overthink/analyze it. Just let your viewers enjoy, and be grateful to you for posting it....