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).
The Loveliest Night of the Year
Helen O'connell Lyrics
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It's the lovliest night of the year
Stars twinkle above
And you almost can touch them from here
Words fall in to rhyme
Any time you are holding me near
When you are in love
It's the lovliest night of the year
Like a breeze drifting over the sand
Thrilled by the wonder of you
And the wonderful touch of your hand
And my heart starts to beat
Like a child when a birthday is near
So, kiss me my sweet,
It's the lovliest night of the year
When you are in love
It's the lovliest night of the year
Stars twinkle above
And you almost can touch them from here
Words fall in to rhyme
Any time you are holding me near
When you are in love
It's the lovliest night of the year
Waltzing along in the blue
Like a breeze drifting over the sand
Thrilled by the wonder of you
And the wonderful touch of your hand
And my heart starts to beat
Like a child when a birthday is near
So, kiss me my sweet,
It's the lovliest night of the year
The Loveliest Night of the Year is a beautiful love song by Helen O'Connell in which the singer describes the wonderful feeling of being in love. The song alludes to the night being the most beautiful when you have someone to share it with. The lyrics describe the feeling of being in the presence of your love, with stars twinkling above, and words falling into a beautiful rhythm when you are holding each other.
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe the excitement of being with your significant other and the genuine love felt between each other. The feeling of waltzing along in the blue, like a breeze drifting over the sand gives a sense of freedom and purity that can only be felt when you are truly in love. The song culminates with a sweet request to the person singing to "kiss me my sweet" and enjoy the loveliest night of the year.
Overall, The Loveliest Night of the Year is a beautiful and well-written love song that captures the feeling of being in love and enjoying the peaceful moments with your loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
When you are in love
Being in love is a special and powerful feeling
It's the lovliest night of the year
Everything seems more beautiful and wonderful when you're in love
Stars twinkle above
The world seems to sparkle and shine when you're in love
And you almost can touch them from here
Love makes you feel so close to everything around you, including the stars
Words fall in to rhyme
Even mundane things seem poetic and significant when you're in love
Any time you are holding me near
Being close to the person you love is magical and filled with wonder
Waltzing along in the blue
You feel light and free when you're in love, like you're dancing on air
Like a breeze drifting over the sand
Love feels effortless and natural, like the gentle breeze blowing through the sand
Thrilled by the wonder of you
The person you're in love with is a constant source of joy and excitement
And the wonderful touch of your hand
Physical touch is incredibly powerful and meaningful when you're in love
And my heart starts to beat
Love makes your heart race and fills you with excitement and anticipation
Like a child when a birthday is near
The feeling of anticipation and excitement is similar to that of a child waiting for their birthday
So, kiss me my sweet,
A kiss from the person you love is the ultimate expression of affection and connection
It's the lovliest night of the year
Being in love makes every moment feel special and meaningful
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRVING AARONSON, JUVENTINO ROSAS, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER
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