Darren's role in the gritty 1961 World War II film The Guns of Navarone was an attempt to break out of his teen image. He then achieved success co-starring as impulsive scientist and adventurer Tony Newman in the science fiction television series, The Time Tunnel (1966-67).
In the 1970s, Darren appeared as a celebrity panelist on Match Game.
Later, Darren had a regular role as Officer James Corrigan on the television police drama T.J. Hooker from 1983-1986. Subsequently he worked as a director on many action-based television series, including Hunter, The A-Team, and Nowhere Man, as well as dramas such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and Melrose Place.
In 1998 he achieved renewed popularity as a singer through his appearances on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in the role of holographic crooner and advice-giver Vic Fontaine; many of his performances on the show were recorded for the album This One's From the Heart (1999). The album showed Darren, a close friend of the late Frank Sinatra, comfortably singing in the Sinatra style; the 2001 follow-up Because of You showed similar inspiration from Tony Bennett.
Some animation fans may know him as the singing voice of Yogi Bear in the 1964 animated film, Hey There, it's Yogi Bear, on the song "Ven-e, Ven-o, Ven-a". Prior to that, he was the singing and speaking voice of "Jimmy Darrock" on an episode of The Flintstones.
Darren has been married twice. His first wife was Gloria Terlitsky with whom he has one son, Jim Moret, who formerly worked as a CNN reporter. His second wife is Evy Norlund, with whom he has two sons.
BECAUSE OF YOU
James Darren Lyrics
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Because of you my romance had its start
Because of you the sun will shine
The moon and stars will say you're mine
Forever and never to part
I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
And I can smile
Because of you
I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worthwhile
And I can smile
Because of you
The lyrics of James Darren's song "Because of You" is a romantic love song that is sung by a man who is in love with a woman who has brought a new meaning to his life. The song is all about the man's adoration for the woman and how she has changed his life with her presence. The first verse of the song talks about how the woman has brought a new song to his life, reignited his romance, and made the sun and stars shine brighter. The line "Forever and never to part" shows the man's commitment to the relationship and his desire to be with the woman for eternity.
The second verse of the song reinforces the idea that the man's life revolves around the woman he loves. He only lives for her love and kisses, and being close to her is his paradise. He states that his life is now worthwhile and he can smile because of her. The song ends with the repetition of the same lines, which confirms the depth of the man's love and commitment to the woman.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to love and its ability to transform and uplift a person's life. It talks about how love can bring a new purpose and meaning to life and how it can inspire someone to be a better version of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Because of you there's a song in my heart
I feel so happy and inspired because of you
Because of you my romance had its start
Our love story began because of you
Because of you the sun will shine
You bring light and joy into my life
The moon and stars will say you're mine
The whole universe knows you belong to me
Forever and never to part
We will always be together, forever
I only live for your love and your kiss
My existence revolves around your affection
It's paradise to be near you like this
Being close to you feels like heaven
Because of you my life is now worthwhile
My life has meaning and purpose because of you
And I can smile
I am happy and content because of you
Because of you
Everything good in my life is because of you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson
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