Gleason could not read or write music in a conventional sense; he was said to have conceived melodies in his head and described them vocally to staff help. He did likewise with the well-remembered themes of both The Jackie Gleason Show ("Melancholy Serenade") and The Honeymooners ("You're My Greatest Love"). There has been some controversy over the years as to how much credit Gleason should have received for the finished products; it has been written that beyond the possible conceptualizing of many of the songs, Gleason had no direct involvement such as conducting in the making of these recordings. However, his main musical companion, cornetist and trumpeter Bobby Hackett once said: "Jackie knows a lot more about music than people give him credit for. I have seen him conduct a sixty-piece orchestra and detect one discordant note in the brass section. He would immediately stop the music and locate the wrong note. It always amazed the professional musicians how a guy who technically did not know one note from another could do that. And he was never wrong."
Born February 26, 1916 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He died on June 24, 1987
By the Fireside
Jackie Gleason Lyrics
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With you, I'll be content
In the gloaming by the fireside
Every hour will be well spent
We'll see our hopes and dreams, dear
Like pictures in the fire
Finding in its gleams, dear
In an armchair by the fireside
Just big enough for two
We'll be happy, oh so happy
While we do as lovers do
With no-one there to notice
A little kiss or two
In the gloaming by the fireside
With you
The song “By the Fireside” is a love song that speaks of the simple yet intimate moments two lovers share, sitting by the fireside. It begins with setting the scene in the gloaming, or twilight, as the fireside becomes the focal point for the two lovers. It’s a warm and inviting image that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer expresses contentment, simply being in the presence of their loved one, and every hour feels well spent.
As the fire burns, the couple reflects on their hopes and dreams, and together, they see these desires reflected in the gleams of the fire. It is a moment that feels magical, as they connect on a deeper level. The armchair by the fireside is just big enough for two to sit comfortably and be happy. In each other’s company, they feel joy and pleasure like lovers do. They share a sense of intimacy that only they are aware of; they can steal a little kiss or two, without anyone noticing.
Line by Line Meaning
In the gloaming by the fireside
In the evening twilight sitting by the cozy fireplace
With you, I'll be content
I am happy and satisfied only when I'm with you by my side
Every hour will be well spent
Spending every moment with you by the fireside will be precious and valuable
We'll see our hopes and dreams, dear
Together we will envision our future aspirations and desires, my love
Like pictures in the fire
Our hopes and dreams will be illuminated like the pictures formed in the fire
Finding in its gleams, dear
We'll discover our hearts truest wishes amidst the flickering of the flames, my love
Our heart's desire
We'll find what we truly want deep in our hearts, my love
In an armchair by the fireside
Sitting together on the cozy armchair by the fireside
Just big enough for two
Our little armchair is only enough for us two, my love
We'll be happy, oh so happy
We will experience happiness and joy that knows no bounds, my love
While we do as lovers do
Our love will blossom as we express ourselves freely and romantically, my love
With no-one there to notice
We'll bask in the blissful moments without anyone else noticing, my love
A little kiss or two
We'll steal secret kisses from each other, my love
In the gloaming by the fireside
We'll spend our intimate time together by the warm fireside in the evening twilight
With you
All of these beautiful moments are only possible with you by my side, my love
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Daniel Toma
What a beautiful singing voice!
Donna D
Love this whole album So melodic and beautiful Memories of good times
Zane Grey
And they were great times for a handsome guy and a beautiful Greek girl.
norm lor
love this era of Christmas Music and oddly the best quality of sound I've ever heard on YOUTUBE. one more thing, here in Montreal ,every Christmas Season one of our best talk radio Stations plays "A Paul Reid Christmas" which is a real memory of a great man who was a DJ on this Station for years who sadly passed too soon but left this Legacy of one of Montreal's favourite stories every Christmas. this will be played again on Christmas Eve but to make sure go to CJAD Player to get the schedule but I'm sure it plays then. it's not to be missed, and Jackie Gleason's great Christmas tunes backgrounds this story
norm lor
actually getting my mind off this stupid Election in this way helps my sanity
Miguel Angel Olondriz
Thanks friend, for your comment, they are all uploaded, you will find them if you know how to spell my channel with the searcher if you type the name of my channel and the name of the orchestra will be formed a page of selection
Stacia Santa Maria
So soothing a time gone bye.