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.
You're My Everything
Gisele Mackenzie Lyrics
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You're my everything rolled up into one
You're my only dream, my only real reality
You're my idea of a perfect personality
You're my everything, everything I need
You're the song I sing and the book I read
You're a way beyond belief and just to make it brief
You're my everything (everything I need)
You're the song I sing and the book I read
You're a way beyond belief and just to make it brief
You're my winter, summer, spring, my everything
In "You're My Everything" by Gisele Mackenzie, the lyrics express a deep admiration for one's significant other. The first verse describes the person as everything "underneath the sun," encompassing all that is desired in a partner. They are the only dream and "real reality," meaning the person is the idealized version of a perfect partner. The second verse continues to reinforce this idea by stating that the person is everything the singer needs, including being the song and book they sing and read. The person is beyond belief, showing how much they mean to the singer. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the person is everything, emphasizing their importance to the singer during all seasons.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to love and the importance of a significant other in one's life. The lyrics are universal in their sentiment, expressing how vital one person can be to another.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my everything underneath the sun
You are the one who completes me, who fulfills me, and who brings light into my life
You're my everything rolled up into one
There is no one or nothing that can replace you or even come close to what you mean to me in one simple gesture
You're my only dream, my only real reality
You are my hopes and my wishes that I have ever lived for, and even if you are the only thing that is actually real to me, you make my life worth living
You're my idea of a perfect personality
You embody everything that I desire in a partner, an outlook, and a personality. To me, you are perfect, and I am thankful for that.
You're my everything, everything I need
All that I have and all that I require to be truly happy are embodied in you, and you alone.
You're the song I sing and the book I read
Everything that I am, everything that I desire, and everything that I aspire to be is found in you, and you alone, every moment of the day
You're a way beyond belief and just to make it brief
You are my lifeline, my anchor in the roughest of waters, and more than words can express.
You're my winter, summer, spring, my everything
You are the cool breeze I yearn for on a hot summer day, the warmth and comfort of a cozy winter blanket in the night, and the promise of new beginnings every spring morn. You are, simply put, my everything.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOSEPH YOUNG, MORT DIXON, HARRY WARREN
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@Jymster46
Nice rendition of this one by Ms. MacKenzie, Heather! Loved It! Great pictures too...especially the ones with the lovely Ann Sheridan. Thank you for posting it! Take care, my friend.
Jim
@TheSorrowfulFlower
Jymster46 I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jim! Ha! I thought you'd like the ones with Ann Sheridan. I'd forgotten how many movies they were in together. Thanks so much for watching and for your wonderful comments! Take care, my friend :))