Mitch Miller, who was in charge of talent at Columbia Records, noted Cernik in 1950, and he joined Columbia and got his new stage name at Miller's urging: Miller is supposed to have said, "my name is 'Mitchell' and you seem a nice 'guy', so we'll call you Guy Mitchell."
His first hit "My Heart Cries for You" was in 1951. In the 1950s and 1960s he acted in movies as well as singing. He did movies with Teresa Brewer and Rosemary Clooney. In 1957 he had his own television show.
Though he is considered an average pop singer, many of his songs have a decided rock beat to them, including "Knee Deep in the Blues", "Heartaches By the Number", "Rock-a-Billy", "The Same Old Me" and his biggest hit, "Singing the Blues", which was number one for 10 weeks in 1956.
2007 would have been Guy's 80th birthday year and to commemorate this anniversary SONYBMG(UK) are to release a new CD "The Essential Collection". A tribute site has also been launched: http://www.agreatguy.net detailing his life and career as a recording artiste.
Give Me a Carriage With Eight White Horses
Guy Mitchell Lyrics
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I've got a date with my sweetie tonight
Give me a carriage with eight white horses
I wanna do it up-right
Give me a castle at my disposal
Deep in the forest a-way out of sight
I need a setting for my proposal
I wanna do it up-right.
Shower you with spices from exotic lands.
I wanna be your Galahad in shining armor,
I'll win you a duel, bag you a dragon,
I'm not a guy that's totally braggin'
I've taken stock of my cash resources
Soon we'll get married and someday you'll see
You'll have that carriage with eight white horses.
A baby carriage, a three room castle, for baby, for you, and for me.
Hey, I wanna sweep you off your feet with dazzling treasure.
Shower you with spices from exotic lands.
I wanna be your Galahad in shining armor.
I'll win you a duel, bag you a dragon,
I'm not a guy that's totally braggin'.
I've taken stock of my cash resources,
Can't even get me a carriage tonight.
Win me a castle, for my proposal
So we can do it up-right
I still like to dress like a lady.
Why don't we stay home tonight.
The lyrics to Guy Mitchell's song "Give Me a Carriage With Eight White Horses" tell a story of a man who desires to create a fairy tale-like setting for his romantic proposal. He envisions a carriage pulled by eight white horses and a castle in a secluded forest as the backdrop for his grand gesture. The singer wants to impress his sweetheart and show her how much he loves her. He compares himself to Galahad, a knight of the Round Table known for his bravery and chivalry, indicating his willingness to go to great lengths to win her over and protect her. The lyrics also mention the man's financial situation and his anticipation of their future together, with dreams of a baby carriage and a three-room castle for their growing family.
The song reflects themes of romance, fantasy, and the desire to provide for and impress a loved one. It emphasizes the singer's determination to create a magical moment for his partner and his optimism about their future together. It also touches upon the practical realities of financial resources and the need to make the best of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a carriage with eight white horses
I desire a grand and extravagant mode of transportation
I've got a date with my sweetie tonight
I have plans to spend time with my beloved this evening
I wanna do it up-right
I want to ensure that everything is done in a proper and impressive manner
Give me a castle at my disposal
I wish to possess a magnificent castle that is under my complete control
Deep in the forest a-way out of sight
Located in a secluded area, far away from prying eyes
I need a setting for my proposal
I require a romantic backdrop for when I ask for your hand in marriage
Hey, I wanna sweep you off your feet with dazzling treasure.
My intention is to amaze and delight you with extraordinary riches
Shower you with spices from exotic lands.
I long to lavish you with fragrant and rare spices from distant places
I wanna be your Galahad in shining armor
I aspire to be your heroic and noble protector
I'll win you a duel, bag you a dragon
I will triumph in a battle and conquer any challenges for you
I'm not a guy that's totally braggin'
I am not someone who boasts excessively
I've taken stock of my cash resources
I have assessed my financial situation
Soon we'll get married and someday you'll see
In the near future, we will be wed and you will realize
You'll have that carriage with eight white horses
You will possess the carriage with eight white horses
A baby carriage, a three room castle, for baby, for you, and for me
We will have a baby carriage and a modest three-room castle for our little family
Can't even get me a carriage tonight
Unfortunately, I am unable to secure a carriage for this evening
Win me a castle, for my proposal
Obtain a castle for me to present as part of my marriage proposal
So we can do it up-right
To ensure that our engagement is celebrated in an extravagant and impressive manner
I still like to dress like a lady
I have a fondness for feminine clothing and fashion
Why don't we stay home tonight
Perhaps it would be best for us to remain at home for the evening
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERL ROTFELD, FRED ELTON
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