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
Call Me
Jackie Gleason Lyrics
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There's a service I can render
Tell the one who loves you only
I can be so warm and tender
Call me
Don't be afraid, you can call me
Maybe it's late, but just call me
Tell me, and I'll be around
When it seems your friends desert you
There's somebody thinking of you
I'm the one who'll never hurt you
Maybe that's because I love you
Call me
Don't be afraid, you can call me
Maybe it's late, but just call me
Tell me, and I'll be around
Now don't forget me
'Cause if you let me
I will always stay by you
You've got to trust me
That's how it must be
There's so much that I can do
If you call I'll be right with you
You and I should be together
Take this love I long to give you
I'll be at your side forever
Call me
Don't be afraid, you can call me
Maybe it's late, but just call me
In Jackie Gleason's song "Call Me," the singer offers himself as a source of comfort for someone who is feeling sad and lonely. He tells the listener that he can be warm and tender to them, and that they shouldn't be afraid to reach out to him, even if it's late. The singer also assures the listener that he is someone who will never hurt them because he loves them.
The lyrics suggest that the listener is experiencing some kind of emotional pain, perhaps caused by the desertion of friends. In this context, the singer is offering himself as a steady and reliable presence in the listener's life. He promises that if the listener calls on him, he will be there for them, and that he has a great deal to offer in terms of love and support.
Overall, "Call Me" is a comforting and reassuring song that speaks to the human need for connection and companionship. It reminds us that even in the midst of sadness and loneliness, there are people who care about us and want to be there for us.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're feeling sad and lonely
When you're sad and alone
There's a service I can render
I'm here to offer my support
Tell the one who loves you only
Tell your love how you feel
I can be so warm and tender
I'll be loving and caring
Call me
Just reach out to me
Don't be afraid, you can call me
Don't hesitate to contact me
Maybe it's late, but just call me
Even if it's late, I'm here for you
Tell me, and I'll be around
Let me know, I'll be there
When it seems your friends desert you
When your friends leave you alone
There's somebody thinking of you
There's someone who cares for you
I'm the one who'll never hurt you
I'll always protect and care for you
Maybe that's because I love you
That's because my love for you is pure
Now don't forget me
Don't forget about me
'Cause if you let me
If you allow me
I will always stay by you
I'll never leave your side
You've got to trust me
You can believe in me
That's how it must be
That's how it should be
There's so much that I can do
I can do a lot for you
If you call I'll be right with you
I'll be immediately by your side when you call
You and I should be together
We should be together
Take this love I long to give you
Accept my love that I deeply yearn to give you
I'll be at your side forever
I'll be there with you forever
Call me
Just reach out to me
Don't be afraid, you can call me
Don't hesitate to contact me
Maybe it's late, but just call me
Even if it's late, I'm here for you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIMBERLY JONES, TODD SHAW, STUART JORDAN, RANDY MULLER
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