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
Here Lies Love
Jackie Gleason Lyrics
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Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we're going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
But our love is here to stay
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay
In "Love is Here to Stay," Jackie Gleason sings about a love that is enduring, standing the test of time. The opening lines of the song declare that it's "very clear" that their love is not just a fleeting feeling that will last for a short time. Instead, it's here to stay, "not for a year but ever and a day." Gleason compares their love to other things in life that may come and go, such as music played on the radio, calls made on the telephone, or movies watched in the cinema. Despite these things passing, he knows that their love will remain.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the longevity of the love Gleason shares with his partner. They'll travel down a long path and stand the test of time, even as things in the world change. The following lines bring home just how profound this commitment is: the mountains may crumble, the enormous rock of Gibraltar may fall down because it's made of clay, but their love will remain. Nothing can topple the foundation of their relationship, which is firmly rooted in a powerful and unyielding love that will persist through the ages.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very clear, our love is here to stay
Our love for each other is evident and we will be together forever
Not for a year but ever and a day
Our love will not fade away any time soon, but will last indefinitely
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
Modern technology and entertainment may change, but our love remains constant
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
While other things may come and go, our love will persist
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Our love for each other will endure
Together we're going a long, long way
Our journey together will be a lengthy and meaningful one
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
Even natural landmarks can fall apart, but our love cannot be broken
They're only made of clay
These physical structures are insignificant compared to our love
But our love is here to stay
Our love is eternal and will remain no matter what happens
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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Fascinating.
@TheSwillMan
what's extra funny is, this is the angriest Ralph EVER got during the whole series, and it was caused by mambo
@ADJackD
Imagine today, them feminist would bitch about it and cancel on Twitter or whatever else they fled to ever since Musk bought it
@Bingl22
@@ADJackD this show wouldn’t even get passed the pitch idea today 😂
@MVK_GS
True. Thing is that if one actually watches the show, one realizes that Alice actually runs that house and all of the priorities in that relationship. Raplh did everything for her. She even handled all then money. She was the original feminist.
@tizyman5582
@@ADJackD would actually be a good thing lol. This show was awful. And it's actual abuse lol
@ADJackD
@@tizyman5582 abuse what? He just gets angry at her.
@JageshemashFTW
Man, watching this from a modern perspective, Alice straight up looks like she’s contemplating stabbing Ralph in his sleep.
@issygzmn8161
I recommend the show Kevin Can F Himself. The premise is basically the sitcom wife contemplating killing her husband
@starmc26
Absolutely not; you haven't a clue, apparently.
@laurenceschwartz8606
Alice couldn't possibly contemplate committing such an act because she would be giving the life of luxury that Ralph lavished upon her.