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 There And Everywhere
Jackie Gleason Lyrics
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Here, making each day of the year
Changing my life with a wave of her hand
Nobody can deny that there's something there
There, running my hands through her hair
Both of us thinking how good it can be
I want her everywhere and if she's beside me
I know I need never care
But to love her is to need her everywhere
Knowing that love is to share
Each one believing that love never dies
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there
I want her everywhere and if she's beside me
I know I need never care
But to love her is to need her everywhere
Knowing that love is to share
Each one believing that love never dies
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there
To be there and everywhere
Here, there and everywhere
The lyrics of "Here, There and Everywhere" reflect the singer's deep and abiding love for his partner. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that he needs his love to be with him in order to lead a better life. He then goes on to describe her presence as something that transforms his whole existence, something that sweeps him up and takes him to a new place. He cannot deny that there is something profound between them, something that allows him to bask in her beauty and the simple act of running his hands through her hair. However, the singer is aware of the fragility of love and the need to nurture it by being present and attentive. He reassures his love that he will always be with her, watching her eyes and hoping that he is always there.
These lyrics speak to the transformative power of love and the need to be present in a relationship. The singer's neediness is not a weakness but a recognition of the importance of love in his life. He understands that love is not just a feeling but an active state of being, a commitment to sharing and supporting one another. The desire to be "here, there and everywhere" emphasizes the universality of love and the fact that it transcends time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
To lead a better life I need my love to be here
I need my significant other to be present in my life in order to improve it.
Here, making each day of the year
When my significant other is present, every day is meaningful and worthwhile.
Changing my life with a wave of her hand
My significant other has a profound impact on my life, and even small gestures have the power to transform me.
Nobody can deny that there's something there
There is an undeniable connection between my significant other and me.
There, running my hands through her hair
I cherish even small moments of physical intimacy with my significant other.
Both of us thinking how good it can be
Together, we imagine a vibrant, fulfilling future.
Someone is speaking but she doesn't know he's there
I am so engrossed in my significant other that I hardly notice anyone or anything else around us.
I want her everywhere and if she's beside me
I desire my significant other's presence in all aspects of my life, and having her by my side brings me immense comfort.
I know I need never care
With her by my side, I am liberated from anxiety or worry about the future.
But to love her is to need her everywhere
My love for my significant other is so complete that I cannot imagine living without her in any part of my life.
Knowing that love is to share
I understand that love is not only about receiving, but also about giving and sharing with the person I love.
Each one believing that love never dies
Both of us have faith that our love will endure, regardless of the challenges we may face.
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there
I find joy in simply being present with my significant other and am committed to being there for her always.
To be there and everywhere
My ultimate longing is to be omnipresent in my significant other's life, and to always be there when she needs me.
Here, there and everywhere
The depth and breadth of my love for my significant other know no bounds, and I want to be present with her in every aspect of our lives.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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