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
Innamorata
Jerry Vale Lyrics
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Kiss me kiss me sweet Innamorata
Hold me close and say you're mine
With a love as warm as wine
I'm in heaven's door Innamorata
Want you more and more Innamorata
You're a symphony a very beautiful sonanta my Innamorata
Say that you're my sweetheart, my love
You're a symphony a very beautiful sonanta my Innamorata
Say that you're my sweetheart, my one and only sweetheart
Say you're my sweetheart, my love
The song "Innamorata" is all about the feeling of being in love. The song lyrics describe the experience of two people who are hopelessly enamored with each other. The first two lines of the song, "If our lips should meet / Innamorata, kiss me, kiss me sweet / Innamorata," describe the intense physical attraction between them, and the desire to kiss and hold each other close. Throughout the song, the lyrics continue to portray the romantic feelings and sensations felt by the two lovers.
The phrase "Innamorata" can be translated from Italian to mean "beloved" or "sweetheart." The song evokes a strong sense of passion and intense feelings, as if the singers are completely consumed by their love for each other. The use of the metaphor "You're a symphony / A very beautiful sonanta" suggests that the love between the two is like music, both harmonious and beautiful. The lyrics conclude with a plea from the singer to his beloved, asking her to confirm that she feels the same way about him.
Overall, the lyrics of "Innamorata" convey the idea of a powerful and all-consuming love that overcomes all obstacles. The song captures the essence of being deeply in love, and the emotional and physical experiences that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
If our lips should meet Innamorata
If we share a kiss, my beloved
Kiss me kiss me sweet Innamorata
Kiss me my sweet love
Hold me close and say you're mine
Embrace me tightly and claim me as yours
With a love as warm as wine
With a love that's comforting and intoxicating
I'm in heaven's door Innamorata
I'm on the brink of heaven, darling
Want you more and more Innamorata
I desire you increasingly, my love
You're a symphony a very beautiful sonanta my Innamorata
You're a beautiful, harmonious melody to me, my love
Say that you're my sweetheart, my love
Say that you're mine, my sweet and beloved one
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, JACK BROOKS
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@denisemartha
It's my father's 88th birthday today, and he just sang Innamorata, one of his favorites.
@laurenmacarthur273
My parents, both classical musicians, were fussy about the kinds of music to which I listened. At 14, I had not yet been allowed to purchase any 45 RPM records popular then. But, in 1958, Jerry Vale sang Innamorata...and wonder of wonders they let me purchase my FIRST record. They did appreciate musicians of all genres who were fine musicians. I will never forget how happy I was that day! Wonderful memory! I am now 79.
@rosesuarez3372
Heard this song when I was in elementary 🎼🎵🎶😘😘😘❤❤❤ I love it
@avids517
The one and only Jerry Vale. Great voice. 👍👍
@metropcs5020
He certainly was the one and only, nobody and I mean nobody had the vocal range like Jerry Vale, the discipline and control over his vocal cords was SIMPLY AMAZING, in my opinion Jerry Vale was the BEST OF THE BEST of all the male recording artists.
@alanbishop9737
@metropcs5020 yep, way better voice than Sinatra,just my preference i guess.
@EdgarAiles
xvìdeos
@PepzdelaPaz-ef6wb
One of my Favorite...
@julitagatela8760
I'm so enamoured with all Jerry Vale's love songs
@ricardopeneyra9816
As for me this version of jerry vale is the best.