Discography
Heart And Soul
(It's No) Sin
Tell Me Why
Heart and Soull
A Garden In The Rain
Strange In Paradise
The Gang That Sang "Heart Of My Heart"
Mr. Sandman
Perfidia
Melody Of Love
Three Coins In The Fountian
I'm Yours
Should I
There Is A Tavern In The Town
You Brought Me Love
In Apple Blossom Time
Dream
So Long
Laughing On The Outside
Organ Gringer's Swing
La Rosita
Just Squeeze Me
I Understand
It's A Woman's World (From Woman's World)
Wedding Bells (Are Breaking Up That Old Gang Of Mine)
A pair of Philadelphia boys, Al Alberts and Dave Mahoney, finding themselves in the North Atlantic in the Navy in WWII, killed time by singing together. Joining two more local boys, Rosario and Louis, they formed the Four Aces, following in the footsteps of the Ames Brothers. Their first hit was "(It's No) Sin," which was shopped to no avail to New York record companies, and finally released by Al, who started his own record company, Victoria Records, to do it. The song peaked on Billboard's charts at #4 in 1951, and the Aces were quickly signed by Decca. The group-written "Tell Me Why," "A Garden in the Rain," "Perfidia," "I'm Yours" and "Heart and Soul" were next to climb high on the charts. Appearing frequently on TV, Aces singles "La Rosita," "Just Squeeze Me," "Laughing on the Outside" and "The Gang that Sang (Heart of My Heart)" were among 8 of the group's hits in 1952. "Stranger in Paradise" went to #2 on the charts, which the Aces finally topped with the theme from the movie "Three Coins in a Fountain." Popular hits "Dream" and "So Long," followed, and "Mr. Sandman" and "Melody of Love" scored in Billboard's top five before the floodgates of Rock 'n Roll opened in 1955, and even that year the Aces had another chart-topper with "Love is a Many Splendored Thing." "Heart" features 24 of the group's (all accompanied) upbeat, romantic tunes in a nicely done package with group history and photos. For smooth quintessential 50s pop harmonies, Four Aces win every time!
Love is a Many Splendoured Thing
Four Aces Lyrics
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It's the April rose that only grows in the early spring
Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living
The golden crown that makes a man a king
Once on a high and windy hill
In the morning mist two lovers kissed and the world stood still
Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing
Yes, true love's a many splendoured thing
Once on a high and windy hill
In the morning mist two lovers kissed and the world stood still
Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing
Yes, true love's a many splendoured thing
The Four Aces's song "Love Is a Many Splendoured Thing" is essentially a celebration of love and the joy that it brings into our lives. The lyrics perfectly capture the feeling of falling in love and the ways in which it transforms us. The opening line, "Love is a many splendoured thing," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is full of vivid imagery and metaphors that convey the power of love.
The song describes love as being like an April rose that only grows in the early spring - something rare and beautiful that comes around only once a year. Love is nature's way of giving us a reason to live and it's the golden crown that makes a man a king. The second verse describes a couple who kissed on a high and windy hill, causing the world to stand still. The woman's fingers touched the man's heart, teaching it how to sing. The final line, "True love's a many splendoured thing," reinforces the idea that love is the most wonderful thing in the world.
Overall, the lyrics of "Love Is a Many Splendoured Thing" are a beautiful testament to the power and beauty of love. The song captures the feeling of being in love and the way in which it transforms and enriches our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a many splendoured thing
Love is a complex and beautiful phenomenon
It's the April rose that only grows in the early spring
Love is like a rare flower that only blooms in certain conditions
Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living
Love gives us purpose and meaning in life
The golden crown that makes a man a king
Love can elevate us to a higher status and fulfill us
Once on a high and windy hill
A specific moment in time and place
In the morning mist two lovers kissed and the world stood still
Their love was so powerful that it felt like time stood still
Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing
Their love awakened something within, bringing joy and fulfillment
Yes, true love's a many splendoured thing
Such a love is indeed complex, amazing, and beautiful
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sammy Fain, Paul Webster
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mahonedb1
I'm the grandson of Dave Mahoney, one of the Original Four Aces. I couldn't be prouder of all the comments I read. The Original Four Aces were a wonderful group, with near perfect harmonies. Youtube has been a godsend, allowing me to relive some dear memories of my younger years accompanying them on concert tours to Coney Island, Philadelphia, and the like. Thank you!
@doughoward6401
I danced to this song with many a pretty girl !!
@tracychow8797
Dear David
Proud for your grandfather whose song keep so many memories for us.
Greetings from Hong Kong
@ryanduffy4066
David, My grandfather was Louis Silvestri who was one of the original members. I can remember growing up and him always singing his songs even up until his death. It exposed me to some of the best music at a young age and even at 29 now I love the melody's of the 50's. We were truly blessed to have them.
@scottfowler7680
This song brings back so many precious memories of my mother
@gustavomorales6424
Congratulations my G
@carolanndyergadenne5041
One of my favorites my elder sister bought all their wonderful records so i listened and loved everyone of them, my sister is 86 and I am 76, great memories
@barbarameyer8134
I am 62 years old. And I love this. This is music. Not that crap we hear today.
@richmifflin3864
I’am 75 and I love this song . These singer we have now can’t hold a candle to singers from the 50 and 60s
@frankdeturse5180
I am 81 and songs will never be the same as the 1940's 50's and 60's - music today is that what they call - bollerdash