Auld was born in Toronto, but lived in the United States from the late 1920s onward, and was most noteworthy for his work with Bunny Berigan, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Erroll Garner, Dizzy Gillespie, Al Porcino, Billy Eckstine, Tiny Kahn, Frank Rosolino, and many others. Primarily a swing saxophonist, he did many big band stints in his career and led several big bands, including Georgie Auld and His Orchestra and Georgie Auld and His Hollywood All Stars. Georgie Auld also played some rock'n'roll working for Alan Freed in 1959.
In 1977 he played a bandleader in the box-office failure New York, New York and also acted as a technical consultant for the film.
Sweet and Lovely
Georgie Auld Lyrics
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Sweet and lovely heaven must have sent her my way
Skies above me never were as blue as her eyes
And she loves me, who would want a sweeter surprise
When she nestles in my arms so tenderly
There's a thrill that words cannot express
In my heart a song of love is taunting me, melody, haunting meSweet and lovely sweeter than the roses in May
And she loves me, there is nothing more I can say
Sweet and lovely sweeter than the roses in May
Sweet and lovely heaven must have sent her my way
Skies above me never were as blue as her eyes
And she loves me, who would want a sweeter surprise
When she nestles in my arms so tenderly
There's a thrill that words cannot express
In my heart a song of love is taunting me, melody, haunting me
Sweet and lovely sweeter than the roses in May
And she loves me, there is nothing more I can say
Georgie Auld's song "Sweet and Lovely" is a love song that speaks of the singer's admiration for his lover, describing her in contrast to the beauty of nature. The first verse compares her sweetness to that of the roses in May, while the second portrays her as a heavenly being, sent for him to cherish. The third verse expresses the depth of his emotion, describing how her blue eyes make the skies above seem dull in comparison. The chorus reinforces the main themes of the song, highlighting the beauty and sweetness of his lover, and how much he is loved in return.
The song is written in a traditional ballad form, with each verse featuring different comparisons to nature and the chorus providing a recurring theme. The melody is simple and sweet, evoking a romantic atmosphere, and the lyrics are straightforward, conveying the depth of the singer's feelings without being overly verbose. The song captures the essence of romantic love, and the way in which it can make the ordinary seem extraordinary.
In summary, Georgie Auld's "Sweet and Lovely" is a classic love song that celebrates the beauty and sweetness of romantic love. It paints a poetic portrait of the singer's lover, describing her in terms of the natural world and emphasizing the depth of his feelings. The song conveys a sense of tenderness and warmth, and captures the magic of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet and lovely sweeter than the roses in May
Georgie Auld refers to his lover as sweet and lovely, comparing her sweetness to that of May's roses.
Sweet and lovely heaven must have sent her my way
Georgie Auld believes that his lover was sent to him by heaven because she is so sweet and lovely.
Skies above me never were as blue as her eyes
Georgie Auld describes his lover's eye color as a shade of blue that is more beautiful than any sky he has ever seen.
And she loves me, who would want a sweeter surprise
Georgie Auld feels grateful and lucky that his lover loves him, and thinks that there can be no sweeter surprise than being loved by someone so sweet and lovely.
When she nestles in my arms so tenderly
Georgie Auld finds comfort and joy in holding his lover in his arms.
There's a thrill that words cannot express
Georgie Auld cannot explain how happy and excited he feels when he holds his lover tenderly in his arms.
In my heart a song of love is taunting me, melody, haunting me
Georgie Auld's heart is filled with a song of love that he cannot ignore, and he feels like this melody is always on his mind.
And she loves me, there is nothing more I can say
Georgie Auld feels like there is no need to say anything more because he is so happy that his lover loves him.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, HARRY TOBIAS MUSIC COMPANY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES N. DANIELS, GUS ARNHEIM, HARRY TOBIAS
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