Born over a fish and chip shop owned by her grandmother in Molesworth Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, she made her first stage appearance as a child in 1905. Her two sisters, Edith and Betty, and brother, Tommy, all went on to appear on stage, but Gracie was the most successful. Her professional debut in variety took place at the Rochdale Hippodrome theatre in 1910 and she soon gave up her job in the local cotton mill.
She met comedian Archie Pitt and they began working together. Pitt would come to serve as her manager and the two married in 1923. Their first revue in 1915 was called Yes I think so and the two continued to tour Britain together until 1922 in the revue Mr Tower of London.
Her most famous song, which became her theme, "Sally," was worked into the title of her first cinema film, Sally in Our Alley (1931), which was a major box office hit. She went on to make several films initially in Britain and later in the United States (for which she was paid a record fee of US$200,000 for four films), despite never performing without a live audience.
Ironically, the final few lines of the song 'Sally' were written by her husband's mistress, and Gracie sang this song at nearly every performance she made from 1931 onwards.
Goodnight My Love
Gracie Fields Lyrics
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Goodnight my love, my moment with you now is ending
It was so heavenly, holding you, close to me
It will be heavenly to hold you again in a dream
The stars above have promised to meet us tomorrow
Till then my love, how dreary the new day will seem
So for the present, dear, we'll have to part
Sleep tight, my love, goodnight, my love
Goodnight my love, your mommy is kneeling beside you
Goodnight my love, to dreamland the sandman will guide you
Come now you sleepyhead, close your eyes, and go to bed
My precious sleepyhead, you mustn't play peek-a-boo
Goodnight my love, your little Dutch dolly is yawning
Goodnight my love, your teddy bear called it a day
Your doggy's fast asleep, my but he's smart
Sleep tight, my love, goodnight my love
The song Goodnight My Love by Gracie Fields is a beautiful lullaby that captures the essence of a tender moment between two individuals parting ways after spending a moment together. The first verse creates an ambiance of the night, wherein the "tired old moon" descends, signaling the end of the night. The tired old moon is a metaphor for the day coming to a close, which sets an introspective and reflective tone for the song. In the second verse, we are introduced to the idea of a reunion, where the singer expresses the hope that they will be able to hold the person they love again in a dream. The third verse talks about the promise of the new day that the stars above have made to meet them tomorrow.
The song Goodnight My Love is a poignant piece that focuses on longing, separation, hope, and the sweet bliss of sleep. The lyrics in this song are deeply personal, and by using objects and characters around a child's bedtime, the singer creates a sense of nurturing care that comforts and soothes the listener. The song aims to evoke nostalgia for the times when the listeners were kids or taking care of one, which results in a gentle and affectionate feeling in the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodnight my love, the tired old moon is descending
As the moon sets, it's time to say goodnight to each other and part for now.
Goodnight my love, my moment with you now is ending
Our time together has come to an end for now, but we'll see each other again soon.
It was so heavenly, holding you, close to me
Being close to you and holding you was a truly wonderful experience.
It will be heavenly to hold you again in a dream
Even though we must part now, I'll find you again in dreams and it will feel just as wonderful.
The stars above have promised to meet us tomorrow
The stars give us hope that we will meet again soon to continue our time together.
Till then my love, how dreary the new day will seem
Until we meet again, the days will seem dull and lifeless without you.
So for the present, dear, we'll have to part
For now we must say goodbye, but it's only temporary.
Sleep tight, my love, goodnight, my love
Rest well and have pleasant dreams until we see each other again.
Remember that you're mine sweetheart
Always remember that you belong to me and I belong to you.
Goodnight my love, your mommy is kneeling beside you
As your mother tucks you in, it's time to say goodnight to the ones we love.
Goodnight my love, to dreamland the sandman will guide you
As you fall asleep, the sandman will take you on a journey to a world of dreams.
Come now you sleepyhead, close your eyes, and go to bed
It's time to close your eyes, relax, and let yourself drift to sleep.
My precious sleepyhead, you mustn't play peek-a-boo
Even though you may be curious, it's time to rest and not play any games.
Goodnight my love, your little Dutch dolly is yawning
Even your toys are sleepy and calling it a night, so it's time to say goodnight.
Goodnight my love, your teddy bear called it a day
Even your trusty teddy bear is tired and has decided to go to sleep for the night.
Your doggy's fast asleep, my but he's smart
Even your dog knows it's time for bed and has already fallen asleep.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Harry Revel, Mack Gordon
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@bingcro
thank you for this i didnt know gracie had made this one. The song brings back very happy memories of my 21st birthday .tks again for all your lovely postings