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.
Look at That Girl
Guy Mitchell Lyrics
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In Look at that Girl, Guy Mitchell sings about the sheer beauty of a girl he can't believe is his. He keeps admiring her looks and how she walks and talks, and his heart keeps skipping a bit each time he hears her speak or thinks of kissing her lips. The song begins with the admiration of the girl's beauty, who is compared to a dream come true. As the song proceeds, Guy mentions how he had held her tight last night, and it keeps happening all the time, indicating that he cannot believe this gorgeous girl is his.
The song reflects a young man's shallow love, caught up in appearance and infatuation, with no regards to character, personality or compatibility. Guy is mesmerized by the girl's looks and the way she talks, but he doesn't really know her yet. He refers to her like a dream he can't believe is real and hopes he doesn't wake up from it. This might be the reason he says they're making it up, implying that he thinks it's too good to be true.
However, the song captures the initial butterflies in one's stomach feeling that comes with love, the pure joy and the thrill of feeling like the luckiest person in the world. Thus, the song's lyrics can be interpreted as a lighthearted and fanciful love song that delights in the beauty of women.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at the girl, she's like a dream come true
The girl he is looking at is absolutely perfect, and he can hardly believe he's lucky enough to see her.
Ah, look at that girl, can blue eyes be so blue
He can't help but notice her beautiful blue eyes, and he's amazed that anyone's eyes could be that blue.
Look at the way she walks, listen when she talks
The girl has grace and poise, both in her walk and in what she says, and he finds her captivating.
With each word my heart just skips
Every time she speaks a new word, the singer is overcome with love and desire.
Ho, ho, if I could kiss those lips
He wishes he could kiss her, and he's slightly amused by how far his desires have taken him in his mind.
Mmmm, look at that girl, do you see what I see
He's urging others to see what he sees in the girl, because she really is that stunning.
Oh, look at that girl, she's walking straight to me
The girl has noticed him and is walking towards him, which is beyond exciting for the singer.
That’s right, last night I held her tight
The singer has already had the privilege of holding her closely in his arms.
Ha, ha, it happens all the time
Although he's thrilled to be with her, he knows that he's not the first or last guy to feel this way about her.
I don’t believe it, they're making it up
Others may doubt the girl's beauty, but the singer knows that she's absolutely real.
But if I’m dreaming please don’t wake me up
He's so taken with the girl that he wonders if this is all a dream, and he hopes that he doesn't wake up and lose the feeling.
Aaah, look at that girl, do you see what I see
He still can't get over how perfect she is.
My, look at that girl, she's like a picture of satin and lace
To him, the girl is like a work of art, both beautiful and delicate.
She's walking straight to me
The girl is headed straight towards him, confirming that she's just as drawn to him as he is to her.
We wish that we were in your place
Others who see how the girl is drawn to him are envious of the singer's position and wish they could be in it too.
I look at that girl and I can’t believe she's mine
He's still in shock that the girl he's looking at is actually with him, and he couldn't be happier about it.
Writer(s): Merrill
Contributed by Grayson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@virginiavarble7818
I've been a fan of this song ever since I watched the cold case episode "pin-up girl". Great song!
@edwardjackson8443
Number one, the day I was born......
@racheldoesacrylic4089
great to hear old music, it feels like the world was more normal,as in people talked to each other, not stuck in a mobile 2022
@wmbrown6
From the establishment of its chart in 1952 to the advent of Record Mirror's in 1955, NME was the only game in town chart-wise.
@alanfox7312
Mitch miller a name I heard before looking at the record label on the upload
@OldiesAl
6 weeks at #1, not a bad song but I think the brilliant B side 'Wise Man Or Fool' also helped
@darrylcpreston4043
I couldn't agree more! Not just a great song [Wise Man Or Fool], but very much to the British taste.