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.
Just One of Those Things
James Darren Lyrics
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Just one of those crazy flings
One of those bells that now and then rings
Just one of those things
It was just one of those nights
Just one of those fabulous flights
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
If we'd thought a bit before the end of it
When we started painting the town
We'd have been aware that our love affair
Was too hot not to cool down
So goodbye, dear, and amen
Here's hoping we meet now and then
It was great fun
But it was just one of those things
The lyrics of Just One of Those Things by James Darren describe a temporary fling between two people that became intense very quickly, but ultimately ends as they both realize that their passion would not last. The chorus declares this to be one of those things that happen randomly, and can be interpreted as a 'summer love' scenario. One of those types of relationships that happen only once, with no chance of rekindling; just a fun and exhilarating memory.
The second verse describes their affair as one of those nights that you never forget. It was full of passion and excitement, and their relationship seemed to take them to new heights. However, the lyrics suggest that they did not think about the inevitability of their love affair running out of steam. If they had, perhaps they would have been more cautious with their hearts.
The final verse is a goodbye to the love affair. The person singing remains positive and hopes that they’ll meet again, and while they feel it was great fun, they understand that it was just one of those things.
Line by Line Meaning
It was just one of those things
This experience can be classified as one of those random and unexpected occurrences that happen in life.
Just one of those crazy flings
This particular experience was filled with passion and intensity, but it did not have a lasting impact on either party.
One of those bells that now and then rings
This occurrence was brief and out of the ordinary, but it left an impression in the memory of those involved.
If we'd thought a bit before the end of it
If we had taken a moment to think about the consequences of our actions, perhaps we may have handled the situation differently.
When we started painting the town
When we began our night of revelry and adventure.
We'd have been aware that our love affair
We should have been cognizant of the fact that our romantic involvement was passionate and intense and would not endure.
Was too hot not to cool down
Our relationship was too passionate and ultimately unsustainable.
So goodbye, dear, and amen
This marks the end of our romantic involvement, and we are both bidding farewell to one another.
Here's hoping we meet now and then
We are expressing the desire to cross paths again in the future, as this experience was a fun one.
It was great fun
This fleeting romance was enjoyable and entertaining for both sides.
But it was just one of those things
Ultimately, this was a brief and inconsequential romantic interlude, no matter how fun or memorable it may have been.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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