... 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.
Jalousie
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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I sometimes wonder if this spell that I'm under
Can only be a melody for I know no one but me
Has won your heart but when the music starts
My peace departs
From the moment they play that lovely strain
And we surrender to all its charm again
We dance to a tango of love
Your heart beats with mine as we sway
Your eyes give the answer I'm dreaming of
That soft word your cruel lips will never say
I fear that the music will end
And shatter the spell it may lend
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
But it's only a tango you love
I fear that the music will end
And shatter the spell it may lend
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
And it's only a tango you love, it's only a tango that you love
Frankie Laine's song "Jalousie" is a poignant portrayal of the torment and agony of jealousy. The lyrics speak of the unending pain that comes with being jealous, which torments the singer, night and day. He wonders if his infatuation with his lover can only be attributed to the song or if there is genuinely some connection. The singer confesses that he is the only person who can win his lover's heart, but when the music starts, his peace disappears. The words "From the moment they play that lovely strain, And we surrender to all its charm again, This jealousy that tortures me is ecstasy, mystery, pain" signify that the emotions that the music conjures up are too strong for the singer to control, and the experience can be both pleasurable and painful.
Line by Line Meaning
Jealousy, night and day you torture me
The feeling of jealousy causes me constant pain and distress day and night
I sometimes wonder if this spell that I'm under
Can only be a melody for I know no one but me
Has won your heart but when the music starts
I wonder if the overwhelming emotions I feel are merely a result of the music we listen to, despite knowing that no one except me holds your affection
My peace departs
From the moment they play that lovely strain
And we surrender to all its charm again
This jealousy that tortures me is ecstasy, mystery, pain
The calm I feel dissipates instantly as we hear the enchanting tune, succumbing yet again to its allure. The emotions I experience are a mix of extreme pleasure, curiosity, and agony
We dance to a tango of love
Your heart beats with mine as we sway
Your eyes give the answer I'm dreaming of
That soft word your cruel lips will never say
We dance to a passionate tango, our hearts beating in sync, and your eyes seem to reflect the answer to my dreams, but your lips refuse to utter the same
I fear that the music will end
And shatter the spell it may lend
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
But it's only a tango you love
I dread the music concluding, ending the illusion that convinced me of your love. I realize that my imagination has been deceived by the intensity of the tango, which is the only thing you love
And it's only a tango you love, it's only a tango that you love
The only affection you hold is for the tango, and nothing else beyond it
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@miltonmoore5294
After hearing
this magnificently
recorded video,
no point in search-
ing further. Frankie
Laine will always
own this one, as
with everything he
ever had a hit recording of. I generally don't care for "song stylists," who often take too
many liberties and
get to cute for my
taste. Just sing
the song straight,
like Tony Martin,
Jack Jones, Jerry
Wallace, Jim Reeves, Johnny
Desmond, and Vic
Damone did, and
let the lyrics speak
for themselves. But I make an exception for Frankie Laine, and
like the extra spin
and force and emotion he put
into interpreting
a song. I was 6 years old when
this was released
and well remember it. A.M
radio was the you
tube of its era. For
years you couldn't
go up and down
the band without
encountering a
Frankie Laine song being broadcast from
some station. It
was a wonderful
time to be alive.
@peterfarrar9015
Frankie Lane was the most popular singer many decades ago. He has great power & range, when he wants to use it. He has a rare personal style & a unique way to interpret a song, which made him an international super star. His powerful & explosive electrifying performance of Jacob Garde's deceitful romantic ballad, "Jealousy," was outstanding & raised this music to supreme levels. In my opinion, this is the best recording of this music & one step ahead of Kathryn Grayson's version . It is certainly compulsive listening to Frankie Làne with this ballad.
I admire his musical talent, & I am a great fan of Mr Lane. A rather belated(8yrs ago) thank you to Nancy Floressantos, for this video, it is obvious we are in complete cohesion in respect of beautiful music. Golden words of appreciation of the unique musical talent of Frankie Lane, by Peter E. Farrar.
@miltonmoore5294
The most "high voltage" of all pop
singers. Never another like him in
1,000 years!
@ericseal4453
Frankie Laine hit a home run with this number!!
@jamesdimasi4640
Frankie Laine came to visit us here in Australia towards the end of his career. He appeared on a TV program but because the show was running behind time the camera threw to him without a proper introduction. We were all wondering who was this senior gentleman with his cowboy hat and sitting on a couch.
Then the music started and this booming voice started .....Rollin Rollin Rollin, Keep them dogies goin RAWHIDE. Nobody was in any doubt, it was the unmistakable voice...and he brought the house down.
@nancyfloressantos9999
(:
@miltonmoore5294
After hearing
this magnificently
recorded video,
no point in search-
ing further. Frankie
Laine will always
own this one, as
with everything he
ever had a hit recording of. I generally don't care for "song stylists," who often take too
many liberties and
get to cute for my
taste. Just sing
the song straight,
like Tony Martin,
Jack Jones, Jerry
Wallace, Jim Reeves, Johnny
Desmond, and Vic
Damone did, and
let the lyrics speak
for themselves. But I make an exception for Frankie Laine, and
like the extra spin
and force and emotion he put
into interpreting
a song. I was 6 years old when
this was released
and well remember it. A.M
radio was the you
tube of its era. For
years you couldn't
go up and down
the band without
encountering a
Frankie Laine song being broadcast from
some station. It
was a wonderful
time to be alive.
@cafewa100
I love your description of his rendition. I totally agree. 🎶❤️
@mariaisabelferrari1678
INOLVIDABLE, COMO EL AMOR QUE NO SUPE CUIDAR.SIEMPRE EN MI CORAZÓN.
@heloisachaves8414
My dad used to sing this song to us ❤
@sonnyboyesollygirl
NANCY...AT THAT TIME I WAS ELEVEN...AND FRANKIE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITES...GOOD OLD MEMORIES ! BYE FROM ITALY