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
Jeanine I Dream Of Lilac Time
Jackie Gleason Lyrics
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Your eyes, they beam in the lilac time
Your winning smile
And cheeks blushing like the rose
Yet all the while, you sigh when nobody knows
Jeannine, my queen of lilac times
When I return, I'll make you mine
For you and I, our love dream can never die
The song Jeannine I Dream Of Lilac Time, performed by Jackie Gleason, is a romantic tune that talks about the dreams of falling in love during the blooming season of lilacs. The song opens with the singer dreaming about Jeannine during the lilac season, where he describes her eyes shining brightly in the midst of the lilac trees. The lilac season serves as a metaphor for the romantic feelings brewing between the two lovers, where the singer describes Jeannine's smile as attractive as a blooming rose.
The singer marvels at Jeannine's beauty and describes her as a queen of the lilac time. He goes on to declare his intentions of making her his lover, even when he goes away. The song talks about the power of love and how it can transcend time and distance.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeannine, I dream of lilac time
Jeannine, during the time when lilacs bloom, you are constantly in my thoughts and dreams
Your eyes, they beam in the lilac time
Your eyes shine and sparkle during the lilac season
Your winning smile
Your beautiful smile that captures everyone's attention and heart
And cheeks blushing like the rose
Your rosy cheeks make you look even more beautiful during this time
Yet all the while, you sigh when nobody knows
You have a sadness that you keep hidden even during this joyful season
Jeannine, my queen of lilac times
Jeannine, you are the ruler of my world during the lilac season
When I return, I'll make you mine
When I come back, I will make you mine forever
For you and I, our love dream can never die
Our love is so strong, it can never be broken and will last forever
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: L. WOLFE GILBERT, NATHANIEL SHILKRET
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