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.
Till I Waltz Again with You
Gisele Mackenzie Lyrics
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Let no other hold your charms
If my dreams should all come true
You'll be waiting for my arms
Till I kiss you once again
Keep my love locked in your heart
Darling, I'll return and then
Though it may break your heart and mine
The minute when it's time to go
Remember Dear, each word divine
That meant I love you so
Till I waltz again with you
Just the way we are tonight
I will keep my promise true
For you are my guiding light
Till I waltz again with you
Keep my love locked in your heart
Darling, I'll return and then
We will never have to part
Though it may break your heart and mine
The minute when it's time to go
Remember Dear, each word divine
That meant I love you so
Till I waltz again with you
Just the way we are tonight
I will keep my promise true
For you are my guiding light
My light, my light
I will keep my promise true
Till I waltz again with you
The song "Till I Waltz Again with You" by Gisele Mackenzie is a timeless classic that captures the essence of long-distance relationships. The singer is expressing his desire to be reunited with his lover, and is urging her to wait for him until then. He implores her not to be with anyone else while he is away, and promises that he will return to her soon.
Throughout the song, the singer reassures his lover that their love is true and enduring, and that they will be together again. He acknowledges that leaving will be difficult for both of them, but reminds her of their love and the promise of their future reunion. The use of the waltz as a metaphor for their relationship adds an element of romance and nostalgia to the song.
Overall, "Till I Waltz Again with You" is a poignant and heartfelt expression of love and longing. It speaks to the universal experience of separation and the hope for eventual reunion.
Line by Line Meaning
Till I waltz again with you
Until we dance together again
Let no other hold your charms
Please don't fall in love with anyone else
If my dreams should all come true
If everything I hope for happens
You'll be waiting for my arms
You'll be there for me when I return
Till I kiss you once again
Until I get to kiss you again
Keep my love locked in your heart
Hold onto the love we share
Darling, I'll return and then
My dear, I'll come back and then we'll be together
We will never have to part
We won't have to separate again
Though it may break your heart and mine
Even though it will be painful for both of us
The minute when it's time to go
When I have to leave
Remember Dear, each word divine
Please don't forget the special moments we shared
That meant I love you so
Those were moments when I expressed my love for you
Just the way we are tonight
In this moment, in this atmosphere
I will keep my promise true
I will honor my commitment to you
For you are my guiding light
You are the one who shows me the way
My light, my light
The one who illuminates my life
Till I waltz again with you
Until we dance together again
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sidney Prosen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Robert Fletcher
Such a great voice she should have been right up there. I see I am not the only one who likes to wake up to music. Thanks, Al.
Mac Mac
REAL music. You said it. This is beautiful....thanks.
Alexander Karayannis
@OldiesAl No better way to wake up Robert,besides Giselle is one of my favourite singers...Have a nice and tranquil pleasant day!...
OldiesAl
Alex loves his music at any time of the day Robert, I think he's had a lie in today ha ha. This is my favourite of all the versions and should have been a double A at least, but how none of them made the UK charts is amazing
Alexander Karayannis
Great music from Giselle's beautiful voice and the excellent quality of this track,to wake up to this morning,thanks Al...Have a great day!😊
Anelissa Stanibol
@OldiesAl hi Al. I am on East Coast Australia. Mid winter here, cardigan weather for Clarence Valley. Hope to head back up to Queensland in August 2020. Border opens this Friday.
OldiesAl
Well said Alex, still winning Oscars in his 80's he will be sadly missed. Not got any of his on 78 .........yet 😉
Alexander Karayannis
@OldiesAl Before I go today Al,can't but mention the sad passing of "the Maestro" Ennio Morricone, with his unforgettable spaghetti Western music and not only...R.I.P. Ennio,thanks for the music 😢
OldiesAl
Very jealous Alex, I had one of my best holidays ever on Aegina in the mid 80's before commercialism took hold
Alexander Karayannis
@OldiesAl Actually I am currently in Greece, unable to go anywhere else since last March,not for lack of trying either!...Still if you must be stuck somewhere these days,it could be a lot worse,especially this time,of year!..