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.
Masquerade
Jack Hylton & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I′ll meet you at the masquerade,
While our hearts swinging to violins singing 'til
Dawn.
Lady dressed in jade,
Hold me tight at the masquerade.
If the music halts here then my heart will waltz here, right on.
Twelve o′clock is chiming on the clock up above.
Now if you unmask your heart, I'll love you, love you...
Midnight, shadows fade;
No one's left at the masquerade.
Everything is through dear, but my love for you dear, lives on
These lyrics from the song Masquerade by Jack Hylton & His Orchestra depict the theme of love accompanied by the context of a masquerade party. The singer mentions how life is fleeting and that they will meet their love interest at the event. The violins playing in the background make their hearts swing until the dawn breaks. The lady dressed in jade is requested to hold the singer tight as they express their deep love for their partner. They are worried that if the music stops, their heart will dance on. As the clock strikes twelve, the singer urges their partner to unmask themselves, and they will reveal their love for them.
The second verse tells us how midnight has passed, and the masquerade is over, leaving nobody behind. This verse furthers the theme of love and the idea that true love continues even after the party has ended. The lyrics indicate that everything else is over, but their love for one another endures. The song accomplishes a great balance between depicting the event of the masquerade and love.
Line by Line Meaning
While life soon will fade,
Although our time on this earth is limited,
I'll meet you at the masquerade,
I'll rendezvous with you at the masquerade party,
While our hearts swinging to violins singing 'til Dawn.
As we dance to the music of violins, our hearts will be full until the sun comes up.
Lady dressed in jade,
You, the woman in the green dress,
Hold me tight at the masquerade.
Please embrace me closely while we dance at the party.
If the music halts here then my heart will waltz here, right on.
Even if the music stops, my heart will continue to dance.
Twelve o'clock is chiming on the clock up above.
It's midnight according to the clock above us.
Now if you unmask your heart, I'll love you, love you...
If you reveal your true feelings, I will love you even more.
Midnight, shadows fade;
As the clock strikes twelve, the shadows disappear,
No one's left at the masquerade.
Everyone has gone home from the party.
Everything is through dear, but my love for you dear, lives on
Despite the end of the party, my love for you will always remain.
Writer(s): Paul Francis Webster, John Jacob Loeb
Contributed by Colton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mohamedalaa5431
While life soon will fade,
I'll meet you at the masquerade,
While our hearts swinging to violins singing ‘til dawn.
Lady dressed in jade,
Hold me tight at the masquerade.
If the music halts here then my heart will waltz here, right on.
Twelve o'clock is chiming on the clock up above.
Now if you unmask your heart, I'll love you, love you…
Midnight, shadows fade;
No one's left at the masquerade.
Everything is through dear, but my love for you dear, lives on.
@DanniW
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@peterbauer9920
While life soon will fade,
I′ll meet you at the masquerade,
While our hearts swinging to violins singing 'til dawn.
Lady dressed in jade,
Hold me tight at the masquerade.
If the music halts here then my heart will waltz here, right on.
Twelve o′clock is chiming on the clock up above.
Now if you unmask your heart, I'll love you, love you...
Midnight, shadows fade;
No one's left at the masquerade.
Everything is through dear, but my love for you dear, lives on.
@comixproviderftw_02
"They didn't make it home that night. He buried them here. He was too scared.”
@sunkenmonk777
Felix
pick up the phone, now
@blueberry-babe1840
@@sunkenmonk777 it's been three hours
@strawberryfair
y'all are so damn annoying, the fnaf vhs fans did this with vltava and now the twf fans with this piece.
@strawberryfair
@Dat Pancake i don't even like the shining i just think you're sad
@strawberryfair
@Dat Pancake leaving annoying comments about some obscure piece of media is the problem. it's just annoying.
@rogeryscankill962
WE AINT PICKING UP THE PHONE WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣🗣🗣🗣
@vaerolist9393
WE AIN'T DRIVING THE KIDS TO SCHOOL WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🗣️🗣️🗣️
@theromaniandud
WE BURYING THE KIDS WITH DIS ONE🗣‼️‼️‼️
@s___akura
WE AINT LEAVING THE K9 BUNKER WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣🗣🗣🗣