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
I'll Walk Alone
Jerry Vale Lyrics
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But to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely
I don't mind being lonely
When my heart tells me you are lonely, too
I'll walk alone
They'll ask me why and I'll tell them I'd rather
There are dreams I must gather
I'll always be near you wherever you are each night
In every prayer
If you call I'll hear you, no matter how far
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Please walk alone
And send your love and your kisses to guide me
Till you're walking beside me
I'll walk alone
I'll always be near you wherever you are each night
In every prayer
If you call I'll hear you, no matter how far
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Please walk alone,
And send your love and your kisses to guide me
Till you're walking beside me, I'll walk alone
I'll walk alone
"I'll Walk Alone" by Jerry Vale is a song about a person who is willing to walk alone when their heart tells them that the person they love is also alone. The singer is not afraid of being alone and would rather acquire their dreams alone. This might be because the person they long for is not with them. The lyrics, "Dreams we fashioned the night you held me tight," express the desire to relive special moments with the person they love.
Despite being physically apart from their loved one, the singer emphasizes that they will always be near in every prayer, and if their loved one calls, they will hear them no matter how far. This could be interpreted as the singer’s way of telling their loved one that they are always thinking about them and will come to their rescue if needed. They encourage their loved one to walk alone and to send them love and kisses to guide them. The song concludes with the words "I'll walk alone" reemphasizing the loneliness felt by the person who is waiting for their loved one to return.
In summary, the song portrays the deep yearning and longing for a lover that is far away. The singer expresses their willingness to walk alone while waiting for their loved one, but promises to always be close and attentive to their loved one's needs.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll walk alone
I will go through life without a partner or companion.
But to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely
Although I am okay with being alone, I will still feel isolated and melancholic.
I don't mind being lonely
I am independent and can handle the absence of a significant other.
When my heart tells me you are lonely, too
I empathize with your feelings and am aware that we share similar emotions.
They'll ask me why and I'll tell them I'd rather
Other people will question my decision to walk alone, but I have my own personal reasons for it.
There are dreams I must gather
I have aspirations and goals that I need to pursue on my own.
Dreams we fashioned the night you held me tight
These dreams were originally inspired by the special moments we shared together.
I'll always be near you wherever you are each night
Even when physical distance separates us, I will continue to think of you and keep you in my heart.
In every prayer
I will pray for your well-being and happiness.
If you call I'll hear you, no matter how far
I will always be there for you, regardless of our distance from each other.
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
In your moments of vulnerability and need, you can turn to me for emotional support and guidance.
Please walk alone
I encourage you to also embark on your own journey and take time for yourself.
And send your love and your kisses to guide me
Although we are walking alone, we can still support each other with our love and positive energy.
Till you're walking beside me
Until we are reunited and can once again share experiences together.
I'll walk alone
For now, I will continue on my own path with the hope of one day being reunited with you.
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Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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