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
Granada
Jerry Vale Lyrics
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And if you could speak
What a fascinating tale you would tell
A vantage the world has long forgotten
A vantage that weaves a silent majic in
Granada today
The dawn in the sky greets the day with a sigh
For she can remember the splendored
That once was Granada
It sill can be found in the hills all around
As I wonder along
Entranced by the beauty before me
Entranced by a land full of sunshine
And flowers and song
And when the day is done and the sun
Starts to set in Granada
I envy the blush of the snow clad
Sierras of Nevada
For soon it will welcome the stars
As a thousand guitars play a soft cobinyetta
Then moonlit Granada
Will live again the glory of yesterday
Romantic and gay
The song "Granada" by Jerry Vale is a beautiful tribute to the city of Granada in Spain. The lyrics convey the singer's fascination with the city, describing it as a place with a forgotten beauty and a silent magic. The singer wishes that the city could speak and tell its story, as it holds so much history and grandeur that has since faded.
The song is full of imagery that illustrates the beauty of Granada, from the dawn in the sky to the hills and flowers that surround it. The city holds a special place in the singer's heart, and they are entranced by its charm and warmth. The mixing of different senses, such as sight and sound, brings the city to life in the mind of the listener.
The song also alludes to the idea of timelessness, as the beauty of Granada still exists despite the passing of time. Even as the sun sets and the snow-capped mountains turn pink, the city retains its charm and glory. The song is a celebration of this eternal beauty, which is both romantic and gay.
Line by Line Meaning
Granada I'm falling under your spell
I am enchanted by Granada's magic and beauty
And if you could speak
Imagine the stories Granada would tell if it could talk!
What a fascinating tale you would tell
Granada's history and culture are truly captivating
A vantage the world has long forgotten
Granada is a location that has been overlooked by most of the world
A vantage that weaves a silent majic in
Granada exudes a quiet, enchanting magic
Granada today
Let's talk about Granada in the present
The dawn in the sky greets the day with a sigh
The sunrise over Granada is a breathtaking sight
For Granada
This is all for the sake of Granada
For she can remember the splendored
Granada still remembers its magnificent past
That once was Granada
In the past, Granada was a place of splendor
It still can be found in the hills all around
The remnants of Granada's magnificence can still be seen in the surrounding hills
As I wonder along
As I walk through Granada
Entranced by the beauty before me
I am mesmerized by the beauty of Granada
Entranced by a land full of sunshine
Granada is a sun-soaked paradise
And flowers and song
The air in Granada is filled with the sweet scents of flowers and the sound of music
And when the day is done and the sun
As the sun sets on Granada
Starts to set in Granada
As the sun sets over Granada
I envy the blush of the snow clad
I am jealous of the snow-capped mountains surrounding Granada
Sierras of Nevada
The snowy mountains in the Nevada range
For soon it will welcome the stars
Soon, Granada will be under a starry sky
As a thousand guitars play a soft cobinyetta
Music will fill the air with the sweet sound of a thousand guitars playing a soft cobinyetta
Then moonlit Granada
The moon will shine down on Granada
Will live again the glory of yesterday
Granada will once again shine with the glory of its past
Romantic and gay
Full of romance and joy
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Written by: Agustin Lara
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