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
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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Pete Bock
When I was a kid my Dad would play this album along with his jazz collection. Sweet memories. Miss you Mom and Dad. â€
Daniel Alvarez Soza
Te entiendo, yo recuerdo a mis abuelos maternos . extraño las noches de año nuevo junto a estas melodĂas, reunidos con ellos y con tantos que ya partieron.
Elaine Culbert
Due to many moves over my lifetime (and lack of space), I gave away all my 78âs from the 1950âs (and LPâs) but this was one I couldnât part with and still have - 60 years after first buying it! Gleason was a sensitive, many-layered man; a true romantic, in my opinion. And who could forget the superb horn in these pieces! Thank you so much for this beautiful music.
Chris Cromwell
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Elaine Culbert
Chris Cromwell - I certainly will subscribe, Chris, and will also check out your radio station!
Chris Cromwell
@Elaine Culbert, that will mean the world to me. I have many other Reel Tapes and music projects under the Video Tab. đđ
Rod Butler
I listened to this album in the late 50s to let me slip off to sleep and sweet dreams. The trumpet player Bobby Hackett was soo smooth in lending feeling to the songs.
Mike England
I absolutely agree. His version of Once in a while (which brought me to this album) harmonised the sentiments and arrangement to the essence. Cheers
David McCartney
Beautiful, magnificent music. Thank you so much for making this available. In the 1950s-60s, our local radio station in small-town Iowa had a dinner music program that featured music like this until sunset, when the station signed off for the day. Hearing this reminds me of those early evenings of my childhood, my folks having this on the radio in the kitchen. I miss those times.
Chris Cromwell
Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories! đ
Iâm hoping some of those early memories can be lived again with my internet station WJST Jet Set Radio.
I air lots or tons of Jackie Gleason Reel To Reel tapes, as well as all kinds of other easy listening.
Iâm hoping to see you in the Jet Set Lounge!
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