After Guy Mitchell caught his set at one club, Jerry Vale began recording demonstration discs for Columbia. When A&R supremo Mitch Miller heard his excellent voice, however, he signed Vale to his own contract. Vale first hit the charts in 1953 with "You Can Never Give Me Back My Heart" (arranged by Percy Faith), and continued during the mid '50s with "Two Purple Shadows," "I Live Each Day," and his biggest hit, "You Don't Know Me." Though his first explicitly Italian recording, "Innamorata (Sweetheart)," finally appeared in 1956, it wasn't until 1962 that Vale convinced the notoriously conservative Miller to record a full album of Italian songs. "I Have But One Heart" proved a big seller and was followed one year later by "Arrivederci, Roma" and a continental LP, "The Language of Love," both of which placed even higher than the first on the album charts.
Though the mid '60s were a trying time for traditional pop singers, Vale continued to be successful, with singles like "Have You Looked Into Your Heart" and "For Mama," and Top 40 LPs like "There Goes My Heart" and "It's Magic." Even after his albums began failing to make the charts in the early '70s, Vale remained a popular name in clubs and on television throughout the '70s and '80s. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
BECAUSE OF YOU
Jerry Vale 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 to Jerry Vale's song "Because of You" are a beautiful love tribute to a significant other who has brought joy and meaning into the singer's life. The first stanza speaks of the transformative power of love, as the singer claims that because of their significant other, there is now a song in their heart and romance in their life. The second stanza takes a more poetic turn, as the singer uses the sun, the moon, and the stars to symbolize the permanence and intensity of their love. The final lines of the song express the singer's deep gratitude and happiness at having found their true love.
Overall, "Because of You" is a powerful expression of the power of love to transform and elevate our lives. The song speaks to the deep need we all have for connection and meaning, and reminds us that in the end, it is love that gives our lives meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Because of you there's a song in my heart
You inspire happiness and joy within me.
Because of you my romance had its start
My love story began when I met you.
Because of you the sun will shine
You bring light into my life.
The moon and stars will say you're mine
The universe seems to agree that we belong together.
Forever and never to part
Our love is timeless and unbreakable.
I only live for your love and your kiss
Your affection sustains me and gives me purpose.
It's paradise to be near you like this
Being close to you feels like being in paradise.
Because of you my life is now worthwhile
You make my life more meaningful and fulfilling.
And I can smile
Your presence brings me happiness and joy.
Because of you
You are the reason for everything good in my life.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson
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