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
It's Magic
Jerry Vale Lyrics
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You speak and I hear violins
It's magic
The stars desert the skies
And rush to nestle in your eyes
It's magic
Fantastic things begin
When I am in your arms
When we walk hand in hand
The world becomes a wonderland
It's magic
How else can I explain
Those rainbows when there is no rain
It's magic
[Repeat 2X]
Why do I tell myself
These things that happen, are all really true
When in my heart I know
The magic is my love, for you
The song "It's Magic" by Jerry Vale is a romantic ballad that describes the magic that love can bring into our lives. The first verse starts with the singer's partner sighing, and immediately the song begins. It signifies that the beginning of the magic is the simplest thing, in this case, a sigh. The second line, "you speak, and I hear violins," represents the dreamy state of mind that love can create. The simplest things like the sound of the voice can cause euphoria and bring a sense of wonder into our lives. The chorus of the song emphasizes the magic in love that affects everything around us. The stars themselves rush into our eyes when we see our lovers, creating a sense of magic that has no explanation.
The verses following the chorus are a testament to the power of love. The singer explains that no golden wand or mystic charm can create what being in love can. Everything around them turns into a wonderland when they walk hand in hand with their partner. The second verse takes a more abstract approach to explain the magic. The singer talks about rainbows and how they appear without any rain. It is a metaphor for the magic of love that has no rational explanation. The final chorus repeats the first, but in the last line, the singer says the magic is my love for you. It shows that the magic that the singer is experiencing is their love for their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
You sigh, the song begins
The music starts playing when you let out a sigh
You speak and I hear violins
Your voice is so enchanting, it sounds like the sweet notes of violins to me
It's magic
This feeling is mystical and enchanting
The stars desert the skies / And rush to nestle in your eyes
When you look at me, the stars disappear from the sky and are reflected in your eyes
Without a golden wand or mystic charms / Fantastic things begin / When I am in your arms
I don't need any special powers or magical spells to feel amazing when I'm with you
When we walk hand in hand / The world becomes a wonderland
Just being close to you makes everything seem more beautiful and wonderful
It's magic
This feeling is inexplicable and wonderful
How else can I explain / Those rainbows when there is no rain
I can't find logical reasons for the beauty you bring to my life
It's magic
This feeling is so special and extraordinary
Why do I tell myself / These things that happen, are all really true / When in my heart I know / The magic is my love, for you
Sometimes I can hardly believe how wonderful things are when I'm with you - but deep down I know that it's because of my love for you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
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Antonio Luiz Pereira
Muito linda essa canção com a voz de Jerry Vale..
gloria9667
Jerry has the perfect voice to sing these love songs.He's magic.
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Linda canção, me encanta. Ouvi na versão do filme Closer To The Moon. ♡
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David DavidD
It certainly is Magic, the best recording of this song ever. It makes the hair on the back of your neck stand out. Thanks for posting.
Rae Mathews
My mom use to play his albums when I was growing up! I still love his music! I played his songs when I saw he passed away as did my mom! He could touch your heart!
David Austin
Fantastic version, just love it.
Carolyn Gibson
My Mom had this album and this was one of my very first favorite songs. I still love hearing it.
Richard Wible
The first song I ever heard Jerry Vale sing. It's a golden oldie to be sure.
Gerard Prescod
One of he most lovely voices i ever heard
Sonja Marchesano
I love all these recordings. My husband has dimentia and this is so helpful with sun downing. So thank you.