She was born Gisèle Marie-Louise Marguerite LaFlèche in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and studied violin and voice at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto, Ontario. She had her own Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio program, Meet Gisèle, before moving to Los Angeles, California in 1951.
MacKenzie recorded albums and 45rpm singles on various record labels, most notably Capitol and RCA. Her biggest selling song was "Hard To Get" in 1955.
MacKenzie was an accomplished violinist and performed many comedic musical duets with mentor Jack Benny. She sang frequently on early television shows such as The Jack Benny Program and The Ed Sullivan Show. She appeared often at Las Vegas venues and in numerous North America concerts.
In the U.S., she appeared on radio on such stars' programs as Bob Crosby and Mario Lanza. She also hosted a radio show entitled Airtime.
In 1952 and 1953 she toured with Benny, who recommended her for Your Hit Parade. During her tenure on that show, "Hard to Get" became a hit. MacKenzie appeared on the show for several years, finally leaving in 1957 to head her own short-lived variety program, The Gisèle MacKenzie Show. She returned to television in 1963 on The Sid Caesar Show and was a panelist on many quiz programs.
In later years MacKenzie performed widely in musical theater in such shows as Mame, Gypsy, The Sound of Music, and Hello, Dolly! She turned to acting in the 1990s, making guest appearances on television series including Murder, She Wrote and MacGyver.
MacKenzie has a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame at 1601 Vine.
She died from colon cancer, aged 76, in 2003. Her daughter is contemporary jazz artist Gigi MacKenzie.
Love Is Just Around The Corner
Gisele Mackenzie Lyrics
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But can't you see, you've captured me.
Being so glamorous, can't you be amorous just with me?
Make it soon, take a look at the moon.
Love is just around the corner, any cozy little corner.
Love is just around the corner when I'm around you.
I'm a sentimental mourner, and I couldn't be forlorner,
Venus de Milo was noted for her charms,
But strictly between us, you're cuter than Venus,
And what's more you got arms.
So cuddle in a corner, any cozy corner,
Love is just around the corner and I'm around you.
In these lyrics, Gisele Mackenzie expresses her overwhelming infatuation with someone who has captured her heart. She affectionately refers to this person as a "beautiful miracle" and requests their pardon for the emotive nature of her words. She exclaims that they have completely captivated her, and with their glamorous presence, Mackenzie yearns for them to reciprocate her affection exclusively. She eagerly urges them to seize the moment and acknowledges the moon as a symbol of the opportune time for love.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that love is imminent and can be found in any small, intimate space. Mackenzie declares that love is just around the corner whenever she is with this person. She describes herself as a sentimental mourner, expressing her longing and loneliness when confined to a corner, waiting for their presence. In this vulnerable state, Mackenzie implies that she is eagerly anticipating the arrival of this person who holds her heart.
Mackenzie continues to compare her love interest to renowned figures of beauty, specifically referencing Venus de Milo. However, she confidently declares that, in her subjective opinion, her love interest surpasses even the beauty of Venus. By emphasizing their physical appearance, Mackenzie accentuates her attraction and yearning for this person. She acknowledges their charm and, with a touch of playfulness, notes that they possess something even the famous Venus lacked - arms.
In the final lines, Mackenzie expresses her desire to be close to her love interest, urging them to embrace each other in a cozy corner. She reiterates that love is right around the corner, emphasizing the proximity of their affection. By stating that she is "around" them, Mackenzie implies her presence and persistently affirms her commitment to their love. With these lyrics, she conveys her ardent longing for a love that is just within reach.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful miracle, pardon my lyrical rhapsody
You are an incredible phenomenon, please forgive my extravagant expression
But can't you see, you've captured me
Can't you realize that you have completely captivated me?
Being so glamorous, can't you be amorous just with me?
Since you are so enchanting, can't you show affection exclusively to me?
Make it soon, take a look at the moon
Please make a move quickly, observe the moon with me
Love is just around the corner, any cozy little corner
Love can be found in the most unexpected places, even in the tiniest and warmest corners
Love is just around the corner when I'm around you
Love is within reach whenever I am near you
I'm a sentimental mourner, and I couldn't be forlorner
I am an emotional mourner, feeling more desolate than ever
When you keep me in a corner just waiting for you
When you confine me to a corner and leave me waiting for your attention
Venus de Milo was noted for her charms
Venus de Milo was famous for her attractive qualities
But strictly between us, you're cuter than Venus
But confidentially, you are even more adorable than Venus
And what's more you got arms
What's more, you possess arms unlike Venus de Milo
So cuddle in a corner, any cozy corner
So let's embrace in a snug corner, any comfortable spot
Love is just around the corner and I'm around you
Love is nearby because I am here with you
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Written by: IRWIN LEVINE, SANDY LINZER
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