Starting in 1931 and continuing through the 1950s, MacDonald did regular concert tours between films. Her first European tour was in 1931, where she sang in both France and England. Her first American concert tour was in 1939, immediately after the completion of Broadway Serenade and Nelson Eddy's marriage. After that she, like him, did frequent U.S. tours between films. She sang several times at the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall.
MacDonald recorded more than 90 songs during her career, working exclusively for RCA-Victor in the United States. She also did some early recordings for HMV in England and France while she was there on a concert tour in 1931. She earned numerous Gold Records, one for an LP album that she did with Nelson Eddy in 1957.
MacDonald died on January 14, 1965 at 4:32 p.m., at the age of 61 after a long battle with heart problems, with her husband Gene Raymond at her bedside.
Wanting you
Jeanette MacDonald Lyrics
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And you are that someone
You know the truth of my story
You must believe what you see
I, too, may someday love someone
From somewhere there'll come one
One who will hear the same story
Wanting you, every day I am wanting you
Every night I am longing to
Hold you close to my eager breast
Wanting love, in that heaven I'm dreaming of
Makes that heaven seem far above
Any hope that I'll gain my quest
Dreams are vain, but I cling to the
Merest chance that you may hear me
Dreams are vain, for whenever I wake
I never find you near me
Wanting you, nothing else in this world will do
In this world you are all that I adore,
All I adore.
The song "Wanting You" by Jeanette MacDonald is a classic love ballad that speaks of unrequited love and the longing for someone who may never feel the same way. The lyrics express the aching of the heart for that one person who is the object of her affection. The song starts with the line "My heart is aching for someone, and you are that someone", which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer pleads with this person to believe what they see and understand the truth of her story. She also expresses hope that someday she will find someone who will hear the same story and return her affections.
Throughout the song, the lyrics speak of the overwhelming desire and longing for that special person. The singer wants to hold them close and be near them always. Despite the dreams and hopes, the reality is that the person may never feel the same way. The song is a testament to the power of love and the pain that can come with it. The message is both heartfelt and relatable to anyone who has ever loved someone who did not love them back.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is aching for someone
I feel a strong emotional pain and desire for a specific person
And you are that someone
That person I long for is you
You know the truth of my story
You understand the reality of my situation
You must believe what you see
I need you to trust what you observe about the situation
I, too, may someday love someone
It's possible that I will develop feelings for someone else in the future
From somewhere there'll come one
Eventually, another person will come into my life
One who will hear the same story
That person will also have a similar tale to tell
That you're telling me
Just like the one you're sharing with me now
Wanting you, every day I am wanting you
My desire for you is a constant presence in my life
Every night I am longing to
Even at night, my longing for you persists
Hold you close to my eager breast
I yearn to embrace you with unbridled passion
Wanting love, in that heaven I'm dreaming of
My ideal situation is to have your affection in the paradise of my dreams
Makes that heaven seem far above
Without your love, even that perfect place seems unreachable
Any hope that I'll gain my quest
I have little optimism for achieving my desired outcome
Dreams are vain, but I cling to the
Although my hopes are unrealistic, I still hold on to them
Merest chance that you may hear me
Even the slightest possibility of you perceiving my feelings gives me hope
Dreams are vain, for whenever I wake
When I face reality, my wishes appear futile
I never find you near me
You are never there with me
Wanting you, nothing else in this world will do
My desire for you is so strong that no other person or thing could replace it
In this world you are all that I adore,
You are the only one I admire in the world
All I adore.
Everything I cherish is embodied by you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SIGMUND ROMBERG, OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, II
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@user-pt-au-hg
I'm 61 years old, my father a bully, never married or dated, but I say this towards the end of my life, I never thought such beauty existed, as we grow old we all know whether we admit it or not, that, true love, the love for another, is the most important, relevant thing there is, this is the meaning of life, we all know it when we hear such music, it brings us all to our senses, in our hearts we know what we love, and want, and what is true to our nature, don't we.
@lorrainechandler7864
💙💙
@julielynch4793
These two could do duets like no two other lovers could. They were a gift to us while they were here & remain a gift to us even after they departed & their gorgeous musical voices will go on to live forever in our hearts.
@johnlynch4901
There will never be anything like this ever again - a beautifully photographed romantically emotional duet
@julielynch4793
I love your name with a passion. My father is now in Heaven with my dear Mother. My Father's real name was Timothy John but they called him Jack just like JFK. Of course my last name is the same as yours & my parents. How wonderful to meet you.
@joanntaylor5457
So very TRUE!! One of the very BEST MOMENTS in sing 🎶 for Our Beloved Nelson and his Jenny!!
The BODY MOVEMENTS AND THE “HANDS”❤❤NELSON BEAUTIFUL HANDS MAKING LOVE ❤️ TO HIS ONE AND ONLY❤JENNY💕
@steveseifer6784
A film like this would never make it today. Things really change, some for the best and some for the worst. Today there are no musical movies which really ended at the end of the late 50's to early 60's.
@katherineleonowski7289
Believe it or not, the movie called, THE DESCENDENTS, even though its a recent movie geared towards teenagers is actually pretty good with a couple of surprisi ng songs in it...not the quality of MAC/EDDY movies or songs but at least entertaining to the new generation that probably wouldn't watch our old classics!!! My 11 yr old granddaughter and I watched all three of the DESCENDENTS trilogy, maybe I should have her watch MAC/EDDY and c her reaction!!
@maryleone2023
They weren't acting. That is the magic of Mac Eddy ! They truly wanted each other and were so much in love. The most beautiful leading lady and most handsome leading actor of all time, all this and they could sing too! There will never be another Mac and Eddy. I have seen all their movies and love Maytime the best, with Rose Marie a close second. Jeanette Mac Donald was stunning in both, Nelson Eddy, soooooooooo handsome. I am grateful their presence has been preserved on film.
@reginastarks271
Yes this is a real blessing! I can not get enough of them! I love, love, love, love them! mac eddy forever!