Jack Hylton was born in Bolton on 2nd July 1892. He came from a working class background and, as a boy, would accompany his father on the piano when he sang in clubs. He also performed at an early age as the "Singing Mill-Boy" and as a relief pianist for various bands.
His early career was as a relief pianist in the 400 club and with the Stroud Haxton Band. After the first world war he went on to play with the Queen's Dance Orchestra where he wrote arrangements of popular songs and had them recorded under the label 'Directed by Jack Hylton.' He went on from here to form his own band.
The band started recording under Jack Hylton's name in 1923. Jack became a respected band leader and was in great demand, so much so that he had to provide bands simultaneously in various locations under his own name. In the 1920s (Babyin' You 1926) the band developed into an orchestra and had a busy schedule. It toured America and Europe and continued until the 1940s when the orchestra disbanded due to members being called up for war service. Jack was also director of the DECCA record label. All Of Me (Decca Recording)
At this point Jack Hylton's career was already moving towards that of an impresario discovering new stars and managing radio, film and theatre productions from Ballets to Circuses. His productions dominated the London theatres with such productions as "The Merry Widow", "Kiss Me Kate" and "Kismet".
When I'm calling you (from the musical Rose Marie).
Some of the stars he managed, appeared in his productions or discovered were Shirley Bassey, Maurice Chevalier, Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe, Arthur Askey, the Crazy Gang, George Formby, Diana Dors, Thora Hird, Liberace, Noel Gordon, Sid James, Rosalinda Neri to name but a few.
Run Rabbit Run. (A recording by Sid Buckman and Arthur Askey)
Jack later went on to work in TV as the Advisor of Light Entertainment for the new ITV channel. He worked in this role until 1959 and was producing stage productions at the same time. Here he was able to promote his stage discoveries on the television as TV stars. He was instrumental in organising various Royal Command Performances and continued supporting theatre productions until his final stage production "Camelot" in 1965.
I've Got My Eyes on You
Jack Hylton & His Orchestra Lyrics
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So best beware where you roam.
I've got my eyes on you,
So don't stray too far from home.
Incidentally,
I've set my spies on you,
I'm checking all you do
So, darling, just be wise,
Keep your eyes on me.
Incidentally,
I've set my spies on you,
I'm checking all you do
From A to Zee,
So, darling, just be wise,
If you're wise,
Keep your eyes on me.
The song "I've Got My Eyes On You" by Jack Hylton & His Orchestra is a playful love song with a hint of possessiveness. The opening lines "I've got my eyes on you, so best beware where you roam" and "So don't stray too far from home" suggest that the singer is keeping a watchful eye on their beloved. The tone of the song is light-hearted and flirtatious, and the lyrics are full of clever wordplay and double entendres.
The second verse, which begins with "Incidentally, I've set my spies on you," takes the playful possessiveness of the first verse to a new level. The singer suggests that they are monitoring every move their lover makes, from A to Zee. The line "So, darling, just be wise, if you're wise, keep your eyes on me" can be interpreted as a warning or a reassurance - either way, it reinforces the idea that the singer is in control of the situation.
Overall, "I've Got My Eyes On You" is a catchy, upbeat tune with a cheeky sense of humour. The lyrics are full of playful wordplay and witty turns of phrase, and the song's playful tone makes it a fun and enjoyable listen.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got my eyes on you,
I am watching your every move and paying close attention to you.
So best beware where you roam.
You should be cautious of where you go and what you do when I am watching.
I've got my eyes on you,
I am still closely monitoring you.
So don't stray too far from home.
You should stay close to home, as I may be watching you from a distance.
Incidentally,
By the way,
I've set my spies on you,
I have secret agents keeping tabs on you.
I'm checking all you do
I am monitoring your every action and behavior.
From A to Zee,
From every angle and perspective.
So, darling, just be wise,
So, my dear, be smart and cautious.
Keep your eyes on me.
Pay attention to me and stay close to me, as I am watching you closely.
Incidentally,
By the way,
I've set my spies on you,
I have still kept my secret agents tracking you.
I'm checking all you do
I am still observing your every move.
From A to Zee,
From all angles and perspectives.
So, darling, just be wise,
So, my dear, continue to be careful and cautious.
If you're wise,
If you are clever and cunning,
Keep your eyes on me.
Stay focused on me and do not stray too far from my sight.
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Written by: COLE PORTER
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