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
Girl of My Dreams
Jackie Gleason Lyrics
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Years full of tears and regret;
I've been alone broken hearted,
Trying so hard to forget:
Girl of my dreams I love you, honest I do,
You are so sweet,
If I could just hold your charms again in my arms,
Since you've been gone dear, life don't seem the same,
Please come back again.
And after all's said and done, there's only one,
Girl of my dreams, it's you.
It's strange how life deals you sorrow,
Sunshine and joy always nigh;
We live and learn for tomorrow,
But sometimes the learning comes high:
Girl of my dreams I love you, honest I do,
You are so sweet,
If I could just hold your charms again in my arms,
Then life would be complete;
Since you've been gone dear, life don't seem the same,
Please come back again.
And after all's said and done, there's only one,
Girl of my dreams, it's you.
Girl of my dreams I love you, honest I do,
You are so sweet,
If I could just hold your charms again in my arms,
Then life would be complete;
Since you've been gone dear, life don't seem the same,
Please come back again.
And after all's said and done, there's only one,
Girl of my dreams, it's you.
The lyrics to Jackie Gleason's song "Girl of My Dreams" express the sentiments of a man who is desperately longing for a lost love. He is haunted by the memories of the past and the pain of separation, and is struggling to move on. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the piece, as the singer reflects on the years that have passed since he and his lover parted ways.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of his undying love for the woman, and an expression of his belief that life would be complete if they were reunited. The second verse reinforces the message of the first, while also introducing the idea that life is unpredictable and sometimes cruel. The singer acknowledges that we cannot always control the events that shape our lives, but he remains steadfast in his love for the woman he has lost.
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the theme of lost love, and the pain that can linger long after a relationship has ended. It speaks to the universal human experience of heartbreak and the enduring power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear, it seems years since we parted,
It feels like a long time since we separated, leaving me feeling hurt and regretful.
Years full of tears and regret;
I’ve spent these years crying and living with regret.
I've been alone broken hearted,
I’ve been living alone in complete heartbreak.
Trying so hard to forget:
Despite the pain of separation, I’ve been trying hard to forget.
Girl of my dreams I love you, honest I do,
You are the girl of my dreams, and I truly love you.
You are so sweet,
You have the most charming personality.
If I could just hold your charms again in my arms,
If I could hug you again and feel your sweet personality, it would be perfect.
Then life would be complete;
My life would be whole and happy again.
Since you've been gone dear, life don't seem the same,
Since you’re gone, my life seems incomplete and dull.
Please come back again.
Please come back to my life again.
And after all's said and done, there's only one,
After everything I’ve been through, I’ve realized that there’s only one girl for me.
It's strange how life deals you sorrow,
Life can be unpredictable, causing us to experience pain and sadness unexpectedly.
Sunshine and joy always nigh;
Sometimes, life brings fantastic moments of happiness and joy.
We live and learn for tomorrow,
We learn from our past experiences and aim for a better tomorrow.
But sometimes the learning comes high:
Learning and growing from our experiences can be tough and painful.
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Written by: SUNNY CLAPP
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