... Throughout the 1950s, Laine enjoyed a second career singing the title songs of Hollywood films and television shows, including: Gunfight At OK Corral, 3:10 To Yuma, Bullwhip, and Rawhide. His rendition of the title song for Mel Brooks' 1974 movie Blazing Saddles won an Oscar nomination for Best Song, and his recording of "Rawhide" for the television series of the same name has become a classic of the genre.
Flamenco
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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And guitars that played the flamenco
I reached for charms
You danced out of my arms
So I sang this haunting refrain
Dance gypsy dance gypsy laugh at romance gypsy
Dance gypsy dance gypsy break every rule
Now that you captured the heart of a fool
Then we kissed and you sighed
As guitars still played the flamenco
Your sigh seemed to say let us live for today
So I played this haunting refrain
Dance gypsy dance gypsy laugh at romance gypsy
Dance gypsy dance gypsy break every rule
Fly gypsy cry gypsy love will not die gypsy
Now that you've captured the heart
Of a fool
The song "Flamenco" by Frankie Laine tells the story of a failed romance. The singer describes a moment when he was with a woman who had "stars in [her] eyes" and they were surrounded by the sounds of flamenco guitar. The singer reaches for her, but she dances away from his arms. Despite this, they share a kiss, and the woman seems to tell the singer to live for the present moment. The singer then sings the refrain, encouraging the woman to dance, laugh at romance, and break the rules, seemingly in an effort to hold onto the joy of that moment.
The use of flamenco in the song is significant, as flamenco is a style of music and dance that originates from Andalusia, a region in southern Spain. Flamenco is known for its complex guitar playing, percussion, and vocalizations, and is often performed at festivals and celebrations. The incorporation of flamenco into the song symbolizes the power of music and dance to bring people together and create a sense of passion and intensity. Additionally, the lyrics seem to suggest that, despite the fleeting nature of the romantic encounter, the memory of the moment can continue to haunt the singer.
Overall, "Flamenco" is a song that captures the beauty and tragedy of a brief but intense romantic encounter. Through its use of flamenco and evocative lyrics, the song creates a sense of passion and longing that lingers long after the final note.
Line by Line Meaning
There were stars in your eyes
You had an enamored look in your eyes.
And guitars that played the flamenco
In the background, there was the sound of flamenco guitars.
I reached for charms
I reached out to touch you tenderly.
You danced out of my arms
You moved out of my reach and continued dancing.
So I sang this haunting refrain
I expressed my emotions through a song with a touching melody.
Dance gypsy dance gypsy laugh at romance gypsy
I urge you to dance recklessly, without concern for love or any matter of the heart.
Dance gypsy dance gypsy break every rule
Keep dancing without any restrictions, even if it means breaking the norms or taboos.
Fly gypsy cry gypsy love will not die gypsy
Move on from any past heartbreak and let love thrive.
Now that you captured the heart of a fool
Even though you took advantage of my naive love, I am still drawn to you.
Then we kissed and you sighed
We shared a passionate kiss, and you let out a deep sigh.
Your sigh seemed to say let us live for today
Your sigh conveyed a sense of living life in the moment and not worrying about the future.
So I played this haunting refrain
I played the song again, hoping it expresses my feelings more deeply now.
Dance gypsy dance gypsy laugh at romance gypsy
I urge you again to dance with abandon, forgetting about romantic attachments.
Dance gypsy dance gypsy break every rule
Keep dancing freely, without any reservations or restrictions.
Fly gypsy cry gypsy love will not die gypsy
Let your heart soar and be happy, knowing that love will always live on.
Now that you've captured the heart of a fool
You won my heart, even though it was foolish of me to let you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROBERT JEROME
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
luis alejandro muñoz nuñez
Muy hermosa musica, una maravilla, gracias.
karen4you
FRANKIE LAINE – FLAMENCO LYRICS
There were stars in your eyes
And guitars that played the flamenco
I reached for charms
You danced out of my arms
So I sang this haunting refrain
Dance gypsy dance gypsy laugh at romance gypsy
Dance gypsy dance gypsy break every rule
Fly gypsy cry gypsy love will not die gypsy
Now that you captured the heart of a fool
Then we kissed and you sighed
As guitars still played the flamenco
Your sigh seemed to say let us live for today
So I played this haunting refrain
Dance gypsy dance gypsy laugh at romance gypsy
Dance gypsy dance gypsy break every rule
Fly gypsy cry gypsy love will not die gypsy
Now that you've captured the heart
Of a fool
Nilda Bugni
Busque mucho tiempo temas de
F. Laine por fin pude escuchar Flamenco Despues buscare
Jesabel jinetes en el cielo
Jambalaia y otros.....
Zbrush BL_耽美
Esta canción la conozco por mi madre que tiene lleno de cassette de canciones viejas, luego de escucharla uno y otra vez me empezó a gustar mucho este tema.
Muchas gracias por compartirla.
sara valencia prado
Esta linda cancion me recuerda mis años mozos , ahora tengo 82 años
marco39
Io ne ho 77. Che bei tempi erano!
labechina figue
Extraordinario FLAMENCO
Nick105105
POV: you have good taste in music.