Following in the footsteps of Jean-Pierre Rampal, he became one of the first flute players to establish an international career as a soloist.
Galway went to London as a teenager to study the flute.
He studied at the Royal College of Music under John Francis and then at the Guildhall School of Music under Geoffrey Gilbert.
He then studied at the Paris Conservatoire under Gaston Crunelle and Jean-Pierre Rampal and also privately with Marcel Moyse.
After his education time he spent fifteen years as an orchestral player.
Sir James Galway played with the Philharmonia Orchestra as it rose to prominence in the 1950s.
He auditioned for the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under Herbert von Karajan, and was principal flute of that orchestra from 1969 to 1975.
To Karajan's surprise and dismay, after a period of some disagreement, "Jimmy" Galway decided that he would leave to pursue a solo career, which he succeeded in doing admirably.
He still performs regularly and is one of the world's leading classical flute players.
He is Principal Guest Conductor of the London Mozart Players, based at the Fairfield Halls, Croydon, South London.
And most recently, he performed for the Academy Award-winning ensemble recording the soundtracks of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
He now resides in Meggen, Switzerland, with his U.S.-born wife, Jeanne, also flute player. They often tour together playing duets, accompanied by Phillip Moll on piano.
When a Man Loves a Woman
James Galway Lyrics
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Everybody falls in love somehow
Something in your kiss just told me
My sometime is now
Everybody finds somebody someplace
There's no telling where love may appear
Something in my heart keeps saying
If I had it in my power
I'd arrange for every girl to have your charm
Then every minute, every hour
Every boy would find what I've found in your arms
Everybody loves somebody sometime
And although my dream was overdue
Your love made it well worth waiting
For someone like you
Everybody loves somebody sometime
And although my dream was overdue
Your love made it well worth waiting
For someone like you
When a Man Loves a Woman is a classic love song that explores the universal theme of falling in love. The song expresses the idea that love is something that can happen to anyone, anywhere, and that when two people find each other, it is the perfect match. The lyrics suggest that the key to love is simply the feeling that two people have when they meet, and that there is no telling when or where this will happen.
The first verse talk about how everyone falls in love at some point in their life, it's just a matter of time. The second verse suggests that everyone finds somebody eventually, but they may appear unexpectedly. The chorus emphasizes the power of love, stating that it is wrong to underestimate the force of love and that it can make anyone wait forever for the ideal partner. The lyrics also suggest that the love of the singer is a story that has been long overdue and that it is only the presence of the love of the beloved that makes it worthwhile.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love and the feeling of finding the right person. It reminds the listener that love is something that is worth waiting for and that when it does come, it will be the greatest thing in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody loves somebody sometime
Love is a universal feeling that everyone experiences at some point in their lives
Everybody falls in love somehow
Love is an unpredictable emotion that can appear in anyone's life in any way
Something in your kiss just told me
The way you express your affection towards me, through your kiss, conveys your feelings towards me
My sometime is now
The moment of my life where I fall in love with you is happening now
Everybody finds somebody someplace
Love is found in unexpected places, and everyone eventually finds it
There's no telling where love may appear
It is impossible to predict the time and place where love will appear in your life
Something in my heart keeps saying
My heart feels a strong attraction towards you, indicating that you are the one for me
My someplace is here
The place where I find love is with you, in this very moment and place
If I had it in my power
If I could control the universe and make things happen with my power
I'd arrange for every girl to have your charm
I would make sure that every girl had the same charming qualities that you possess
Then every minute, every hour
If every girl had your charm, then every minute and every hour, romance and love would flourish
Every boy would find what I've found in your arms
If every girl had your charm, then every boy would be able to find the same love and comfort that I have found in your arms
And although my dream was overdue
Even though I have been waiting for a long time for love to come my way
Your love made it well worth waiting
Your love has made all the waiting worth it because it is the purest and most beautiful love that I have ever experienced
For someone like you
Because I love you for who you are, and I am grateful for having you in my life
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Written by: Calvin Houston Lewis, Andrew James Wright
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