1. Jack Jones (born Jan… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Jack Jones.
1. Jack Jones (born Jan. 14, 1938, in Hollywood, Calif.) is a traditional pop singer, perhaps best known for his songs "I've Got Your Number" and "Wives and Lovers". The only son of actors Allan Jones and Irene Hervey, he released his first album in 1959 on Capitol Records, but he didn't find success until he moved to Kapp Records in the early 60s. During that decade, he was rated highly by contemporaries such as Frank Sinatra. Judy Garland even reportedly called him the best jazz singer in the world, though Jones was always a straight pop singer (even with contemporary material) and merely ventured in the direction of jazz. He has won two Grammy Awards.
Having toured for decades since his 60s heyday, Jones still performs concerts around the world and remains popular on the casino circuit. Many of his tunes are included in various mutli-artist compliation albums. Some of his best-known songs are "The Impossible Dream," " "Wives And Lovers" (1964 Grammy Award, Best Pop Male Performance)," "The Race Is On," "Lollipops and Roses" (1962, Grammy Award, Best Pop Male Performance), "Lady," and "The Love Boat Theme".
USA Billboard Hit Singles
"Lollipops and Roses," 1962, US #66
"Call Me Irresponsible," 1963, US #75
"Wives and Lovers" / "Toys in the Attic," 1963, US #14 / #92
"Love With the Proper Stranger," 1964, US #62
"The First Night of the Full Moon," 1964, US #59
"Where Love Has Gone," 1964, US #62
"Dear Heart," 1964, US #30
"The Race Is On," 1965, US #15 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"Seein' the Right Love Go Wrong," 1965, US #46
"Just Yesterday," 1965, US #73
"Love Bug," 1965, US #71
"The Impossible Dream (The Quest)," 1966, US #35 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"A Day In the Life of a Fool," 1966, US #62
"Lady," 1967, US #39 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"I'm Indestructible," 1967, US #81
"Now I Know," 1967, US #73
"Our Song," 1967, US #92
"Live for Life," 1967, US #99
"If You Ever Leave Me," 1968, US #92
2. "Jack Jones" is also an alias used by the duo of Dego Mcfarlane and Josh Wink on the album "Freezone 6, Fourth Person Singular". The two combined for the track "On my Todd."
3. Jack Jones (born Feb. 14, 1992, in Swansea, Wales) is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Trampolene. His debut double A side singles "Swim Up" and "It's Not My Thing" were released in July, 2018.
BECAUSE OF YOU
Jack Jones Lyrics
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Because of you my romance had its start
Because of you the sun will shine
The moon and stars will say you're mine
Forever and never to part
I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
And I can smile
Because of you
I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worthwhile
And I can smile
Because of you
The lyrics of Jack Jones's song "Because of You" express joy and gratitude towards a significant other, attributing the source of happiness and fulfillment to them. The repetition of the opening line emphasizes the central role of the person addressed, suggesting that they are the inspiration behind a newfound appreciation for life. The metaphor of a "song in my heart" is an imagery-laden way of expressing the presence of love, which adds a melodic quality to existence that was previously absent.
The second line elaborates on this idea, indicating that romance had a starting point thanks to the other person's presence. The implication is that the singer was perhaps closed off or had given up on love before meeting this person. The third and fourth lines feature cosmic imagery, conveying a sense of grandeur and timelessness to the emotions being expressed. The statement that the sun will shine and the moon and stars will indicate ownership suggests that the singer feels that their love has a cosmic, unalterable character. The final line provides reassurance that the couple will stay together and never part.
The second verse reiterates the sentiment of the first verse, emphasizing that the singer's existence is made worthwhile because of the other person's presence. The lines "I only live for your love and your kiss" and "It's paradise to be near you like this" are particularly vivid, invoking sensory experiences associated with being close to someone. The final two lines repeat the phrase "Because of you," driving home the point that the other person is the reason for the singer's emotional state.
Line by Line Meaning
Because of you there's a song in my heart
You are the source of my happiness and the reason why I am singing with joy.
Because of you my romance had its start
You are the one who started my love story, and I am forever grateful for that.
Because of you the sun will shine
Your presence in my life makes everything brighter and more beautiful.
The moon and stars will say you're mine
The whole universe seems to acknowledge that we belong together and that you are mine forever.
Forever and never to part
We will never be separated, and our love will last a lifetime.
I only live for your love and your kiss
Nothing else matters to me as long as I have your love and affection.
It's paradise to be near you like this
Being close to you and feeling your love is like being in heaven.
Because of you my life is now worthwhile
I have found true happiness and purpose in my life because of you.
And I can smile
Your love fills me with so much happiness and joy that I can't help but smile every time I think of you.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson
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