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
More Than You Know
Jackie Gleason Lyrics
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Whether you are false or true
Whether you remain or wander
I'm growing fonder of you
Even though your friends forsake you
Even though you don't succeed
Wouldn't I be glad to take you
More than you know, more than you know
Girl of my heart I love you so
Lately I find you're on my mind
More than you know
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
I need you so
More than you'll ever know
Loving you the way that I do
There's nothing I can do about it
Loving may be all you can give
But, honey, I can't live without it
Oh, how I'd cry, oh how I'd cry
If you got tired and said Goodbye
More than I'd show
More than you'll ever know
More than you'll ever know
The lyrics of Jackie Gleason's song "More Than You Know" express the depth of the singer's love for someone, regardless of their flaws or circumstances. The opening lines establish that the singer's devotion is constant, whether the person is nearby or far away, honest or deceitful, committed or wandering. The lyrics then acknowledge that the person may face challenges, but the singer is willing to support and uplift them through tough times.
As the song progresses, the chorus emphasizes how much the singer loves this person and how frequently they are on their mind. They are willing to stand by the person, regardless of their actions or decisions, and will continue to love them more than they could ever know. The final verse reiterates this devotion, with the singer conveying how much they would be devastated if the person were to leave them, emphasizing that their emotions run even deeper than what they outwardly show.
Overall, the lyrics of "More Than You Know" express a love that is unconditional and boundless, emphasizing the importance of standing by someone through the highs and lows of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether you are here or yonder
Whether you are close or far away
Whether you are false or true
Whether you are genuine or not
Whether you remain or wander
Whether you stay or go
I'm growing fonder of you
I'm developing stronger feelings for you
Even though your friends forsake you
Even if your friends abandon you
Even though you don't succeed
Even if you fail
Wouldn't I be glad to take you
I would be happy to help you
And give you the break you need
And give you the opportunity you require to succeed
More than you know, more than you know
I care about you more than you realize
Girl of my heart I love you so
I love you deeply, my dear
Lately I find you're on my mind
Recently, I've been thinking about you often
More than you know
I love you more than you understand
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
No matter if you're right or wrong
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
I'll follow you, my dear
I need you so
I require you so much
More than you'll ever know
I love you more than you'll ever realize
Loving you the way that I do
I love you with all of my heart
There's nothing I can do about it
I can't control my love for you
Loving may be all you can give
You may only be able to offer love
But, honey, I can't live without it
But, my love, I can't survive without your love
Oh, how I'd cry, oh how I'd cry
I would cry so much
If you got tired and said Goodbye
If you became tired and left me
More than I'd show
I would feel more pain than I'd like to express
More than you'll ever know
I would feel more pain than you'll ever realize
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barry James Eastmond, Cynthia De Mari Biggs
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marksamuelsen3202
I miss both Jackie and Rodney, I remember sitting with my Dad on Sunday nights watching Gleason. My Dad has been gone for 30 years and I still miss him. It never goes away. This humor never gets old.
@counciousstream
Watching on a black and white television set with a 2" speaker. We didn't have a color set until 1972.
Variety shows like Jackie Gleason, Ed Sullivan, Carol Burnett, Sid, Dean Martin, Red Skelton, Johnny Cash. My Dad would laugh so loud just like my grandfather would and like my brother does now.
@paulriordan7582
RIP to your pop, man. Thank you for sharing. What a golden age it was indeed.
@kswalker75
It never goes away because that my friend, was pure talent!!!
@dougpotosky4102
Same with me! Lost me Dad years ago. Miss Jackie and Rodney. They where the best with a few others. How about this story. Now I am best friends with Brain. Rodney's son. He also is extremely talented. Just keeps a low profile. Great people!
@ronnieblanton272
Rodney and Jackie two different styles of humor, but they were great!
@TotallyRadical
There will never be another Rodney. Dude was truly one of a kind. The definition of legend.
@markpaul-ym5wg
Are the kids BACK TO SCHOOL yet?
@TommyGordon82579
2023. Still listening to him. One of the funniest comedians everā¦..period.
@AB-ye7bw
Oh Yeah!