Helen O'Connell joined the Jimmy Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the early forties with "Green Eyes", "Amapola", and "Tangerine". In each of these Latin-influenced numbers, Bob Eberly crooned the song which Helen then reprised in an up-tempo arrangement. Helen won the 1940 Metronome magazine poll for best female vocalist. She was one of the first "girls" on NBC's The Today Show, and at one point had her own television show.
Helen retired from show business upon her first marriage in 1943. Helen had four daughters and eight grandchildren. When the first marriage failed, she embarked on a solo career in 1951, achieving some chart success and becoming a regular television performer. Helen has married a total of four times.
She co-hosted the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants with Bob Barker from 1972 to 1980.
In her last marriage, she was married to arranger/conductor/composer Frank De Vol when she died in San Diego, California from a battle with hepatitis C resulting in primary liver cancer (hepatoma).
Night for Love
Helen O'connell Lyrics
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All by myself
No one to walk with
But I'm happy on the shelf
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
I know for certain
I'm through with flirtin'
It's just you I'm thinkin' of
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
Like Jack Horner
In the corner
Don't go nowhere
What do I care?
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Believe me
I don't stay out late
Don't care to go
I'm home about eight
Just me and my radio
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
The lyrics to Helen O'Connell's song "Night for Love" convey a sense of contentment and dedication to a loved one. The opening lines, "No one to talk with, all by myself, no one to walk with, but I'm happy on the shelf," suggest a state of solitude, but also a feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment in being alone. The lyrics demonstrate a willingness to wait and remain faithful to the one she loves, as she declares, "Ain't misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you."
The next verse reveals a certainty and commitment to a specific person, rejecting any kind of flirtation or distractions. The singer is no longer interested in anyone else and can't help but think only of this person. The repetition of the line, "Ain't misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you," emphasizes the determination to remain loyal and dedicated.
The third verse adds a touch of playfulness to the lyrics, comparing the singer to Jack Horner, a character who sat in the corner and didn't go anywhere. It implies a sense of patience, as she doesn't mind waiting for the person she loves, emphasizing that their kisses are worth the wait. The lyrics convey a feeling of trust and belief in the worthiness of this love.
Line by Line Meaning
No one to talk with
I don't have anyone to have deep conversations with
All by myself
I am alone and have no company
No one to walk with
There is nobody to stroll around with
But I'm happy on the shelf
Despite being alone, I find contentment in my solitude
Ain't misbehavin'
I am not engaging in any improper behavior
I'm savin' my love for you
I am reserving my affection solely for you
I know for certain
I am completely sure
The one I love
The person I am deeply in love with
I'm through with flirtin'
I am done with casual romantic interactions
It's just you I'm thinkin' of
You are the only one occupying my thoughts
Like Jack Horner
Similar to Jack Horner
In the corner
Being in a secluded spot
Don't go nowhere
I have no desire to go anywhere
What do I care?
Why should I worry?
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
I believe that your kisses are worth the patience
Believe me
Trust me
I don't stay out late
I don't remain outside until late hours
Don't care to go
I don't have any interest in going out
I'm home about eight
I return home around eight o'clock
Just me and my radio
Only myself and my radio for company
Ain't misbehavin'
I am not engaging in any improper behavior
I'm savin' my love for you
I am reserving my affection solely for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andy Razaf, Fats Waller, Harry Brooks
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