He was born in Battle, East Sussex, England and is remembered by many music lovers and record collectors for his numerous albums and appearances on radio and television during the era following the second world war.
From the 1950s onwards, Chacksfield was one of Britain's most famous orchestra leaders, and his fame spread around the world. Early in his career he was fortunate to have several big sellers in the USA, which firmly established his reputation world-wide.
During his recording career with Decca alone, it is estimated that he sold 20 million copies.
Chacksfield learned to play the piano as a boy and became the deputy organist for the local church. Though his parents discouraged his pursuit of music as a career, he persevered. In the late '30s, when he was in his mid-20s, he was leading small musical bands in Britain. During World War II, he was assigned to the British Army entertainment unit, and after the war he became a regular performer on the BBC.
In 1953, he formed an orchestra he called "The Tunesmiths" and won a contract with Parlophone Records. Within two years, he expanded the group from a traditional big band into an orchestra with strings and released a series of "mood music" albums. His sound was similar to Mantovani and Melachrino. His biggest hits, in both the UK and the US, were "Ebb Tide" and "Limelight."
Chacksfield was also responsible for the musical arrangement of the first ever British entry into the Eurovision Song Contest, "All" by Patricia Bredin in 1957. Only because BBC musical director Eric Robinson insisted on accompanying Bredin to the contest in Frankfurt, Chacksfield did not get the chance to perform as a conductor on this international stage.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s Chacksfield recorded a large number of instrumental recordings for Starborne Productions. The recordings were licensed for use by "Easy Listening" radio stations and functional music companies. The vast majority of these recordings were not made commercially available to the general public until 2007 by Starborne Productions.
Don't Worry 'Bout Me
Frank Chacksfield Lyrics
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I'll get along
Forget about me
Just be happy my love
Let's say that our little show is over
And so the story ends
Why not call it a day the sensible way
Look out for yourself
That should be the rule
Give your heart and your love
To whomever you love
Darlin' don't be a fool
Why do we cling to this old faded thing
That used to be
So if you can forget
Then don't worry 'bout me
Why should we cling to some old faded thing
That used to be
So if you can forget
Then you don't worry 'bout me
The song "Don't Worry Baby" by the Frank Chacksfield Orchestra is a classic piece that carries a powerful message of hope, optimism, and maturity. The lyrics talk about letting go of a fading relationship and moving on with life. It encourages embracing change and accepting the reality of life without being too attached to things that have become irrelevant.
The opening stanza sets the tone for the whole song: "Don't worry 'bout me, I'll get along, forget about me, just be happy my love." This line implies that the singer has come to terms with the fact that the relationship is over and that it's time to move on. The chorus reinforces this message, "Why should we cling to some old faded thing that used to be, so if you can forget then you don't worry 'bout me." The song urges everyone to let go of what is gone and move on with grace and composure.
In the second stanza, the singer advises the listener to look out for themselves, be smart, and not waste time on people or things that aren't worth it. "Look out for yourself, that should be the rule, give your heart, and your love to whomever you love, darlin' don't be a fool." The song acknowledges that relationships can be difficult but reminds listeners not to hold onto something that isn't meant to be.
Overall, the song represents a philosophy of living one's life - to be wise and mature and to move on when necessary, accepting what life brings with grace and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry 'bout me
Please don't concern yourself about my well-being or my feelings
I'll get along
I'll be able to manage on my own and carry on with my life
Forget about me
Please don't keep me in your thoughts or keep a memory of me
Just be happy my love
Instead, focus on your own happiness and well-being, my dear
Let's say that our little show is over
Let's imagine that our relationship or time together has come to an end
And so the story ends
And as a result, our narrative or time together comes to a close
Why not call it a day the sensible way
Perhaps it would be wise to end things in a calm and rational manner
And still be friends
And still maintain a platonic connection and positive relationship
Look out for yourself
Please prioritize your own safety and well-being
That should be the rule
That should be the guiding principle or standard of behavior
Give your heart and your love
Offer your emotions and affections openly and freely
To whomever you love
To the person that you genuinely care about and feel a connection with
Darlin' don't be a fool
Please don't be foolish or naive in matters of the heart
Why do we cling to this old faded thing
Why do we hold onto this relationship or connection that has lost its vibrance and vitality
That used to be
That was once fulfilling and strong
So if you can forget
So if you're able to let go and move on
Then don't worry 'bout me
Then you don't need to be concerned about how I'm doing or feeling
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Written by: Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler
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