Fred Rich was born in Warsaw, Poland. Rich was a pianist and he formed his own band in the 1920s. His theme songs were “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” and “So Beats My Heart For You.” Between 1925-1928, he toured Europe. Rich enjoyed a long stay at the famous Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. After this, he began leading studio band that featured many famous musicians. He recorded for Okeh, Columbia, Paramount, Camden and Vocalion and several others, often recording under the names Fred Richards, the Astorites, the Hotel Astor Band (considering that Rich and his band played at the Astor Hotel for a time in the 1920s) and many others. In the late 1930s, he would become a musical director for various radio stations and in 1942, he moved onto a staff position with United Artists Studios in Hollywood, where he was to remain for most of his career.
In 1945, Rich was badly injured when he suffered a fall. As a result, he suffered from partial paralysis. But despite this, Rich continued to lead studio bands into the 1950s. Fred Rich died on September 8 1956 in California aged 58 after a long illness.
A pianist, Fred Rich has a number of song credits to his name, including “Blue Tahitian Moonlight,” “Time Will Tell” and “On The Riviera.” He also wrote scores for many movies.
Wedding Bells
Fred Rich and His Orchestra Lyrics
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My feet are on the ground
But I'm always hearing wedding bells
Whenever you're around
When I'm out with people
I try to lend an ear
But I'm always hearing wedding bells
And wishing you were here
But when I saw you how quickly I fell
And darling that's not all
Your kiss rang a wedding bell
If I'm only dreaming
You'll make my dreams come true
On the day I'm hearing wedding bells
Walking down the aisle with you
I never thought I'd fall
But when I saw you how quickly I fell
And darling that's not all
Your kiss rang a wedding bell
If I'm only dreaming
You'll make my dreams come true
On the day I'm hearing wedding bells
Walking down the aisle with you
The lyrics of "Wedding Bells" by Fred Rich and His Orchestra express the feelings of someone who is deeply in love and has strong desires for marriage. The singer claims that they are not crazy and their feet are on the ground, yet they can't escape the sound of wedding bells whenever their loved one is around. They listen to others but can't help but wish that their lover was present, hearing the wedding bells while dreaming of the day they walk down the aisle together.
The lyrics describe the power of love and the desire to make it official through marriage. The singer suggests that they have fallen hard for their lover and that their kiss has already rung a wedding bell in their heart. The singer is hopeful that their dreams of marriage will come true, and that they will one day hear the wedding bells on their special day.
Overall, the song "Wedding Bells" portrays a sense of optimism and hopefulness for true love and the desire for marriage.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't think I'm crazy
I recognize that my thoughts may seem unrealistic, but I believe in what I feel
My feet are on the ground
I have a firm grip on reality and am not delusional
But I'm always hearing wedding bells
I am constantly thinking about getting married to you
Whenever you're around
I associate the idea of getting married with being near you
When I'm out with people
Even when I am in social situations, I am preoccupied with thoughts of marriage
I try to lend an ear
I attempt to pay attention to others, but it is difficult to focus on anything else
But I'm always hearing wedding bells
The idea of marriage with you is constantly on my mind, no matter what I am doing
And wishing you were here
I long for your presence and the possibility of marrying you
If I'm only dreaming
I acknowledge that this could be a fanciful thought
You'll make my dreams come true
However, with you, the dream of marrying becomes an attainable reality
On the day I'm hearing wedding bells
I will finally be fulfilled in my desire to marry you
Walking down the aisle with you
Together, we will make a commitment and begin a new life together
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