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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Volume 1
A1 - Danke Schoen
A2 - Theme From "The Unforgiven"
A3 - What Kind Of Fool Am I?
A4 - More (Mondo Cane)
A5 - Fly Me To The Moon
A6 - Misty
B1 - As Long As He Needs Me
B2 - Midnight Sun
B3 - Make Someone Happy
B4 - I Left My Heart In San Francisco
B5 - The Good Life
B6 - Desafinado
Volume 2
A1 - Charade
A2 - Deep Purple
A3 - Theme From "The Cardinal"
A4 - For You
A5 - Since I Fell For You
A6 - Maria Elena
B1 - Fools Rush In
B2 - From Russia With Love
B3 - There I've Said It Again
B4 - Blue Velvet
B5 - Have You Heard
@darrellepickering8433
We had a local station that would play these albums late night during the '50s.
@ashleytiny7996
I FOUND IT AT LAST THANKS
@jbsang54
Gleason had the finest in smooth romance... Amen!
@triskadarmawati1353
Thank you Jackie and Gustavo, GBU. Lovely songs.
@kaydee4296
I wish more people today knew how wonderful the Jackie Gleason orchestra is. Glad this is out here!!💟💟💟💟 Comedian, dramatic actor & a fantastic orchestra leader as well. Golfer& pool player to contend with. An innovator to be sure! The Great One! 🌟🌟🌟🌟 I still absolutely feel like there is a blanket of warm security wrapped around me whenever I hear the Honeymooners theme music too. 🌃Silly I guess, but it harkens back to better times I think, in many ways. Not easier, just less BAD than they are now for our country & the West & how that affects the world, unfortunately. God help us.
@MichaelWhite-yr2ei
Literally has me in tears 😭
@strothermartin5368
Those were the days!
@M100Spiral
I am very new to Jackie's music and orchestra. As a little girl, I watched the "Honeymooners" and "The Jackie Gleason Show." He was such a household name when I was growing up. Despite his tens and possibly hundreds of cameo appearances on television and the eight or so classic movies he made, I guess his music and orchestra was his real love. Before he passed, "60 Minutes" interviewed him sometime during his last five years of life. He informed "60 minutes" that he and his orchestra often took a specific passenger train from Southern California--possibly Los Angeles--to New York, and possibly in the other direction as well, during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. They played--and partied--all during the trip. I do not remember if he chartered the train or if he shared it with other passengers. It would have been fun to be a passenger on that train when he and his orchestra were present.
@rosemarywatson
the world would have fewer murders, crimes, suicides everything !!! if people just listened to this dammed music and relaxed haaaaa ❤ It's sublime for the soul.
@allenjones3130
Jackie ranks alongside Percy Faith, Mantovani and Andre Kostelanetz as one of the finest easy-listening maestros of all time.