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
Linda
Jerry Vale Lyrics
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I count all the charms about Linda
And lately it seems in all of my dreams
I walk with my arms about Linda
But what good does it do me?
For Linda doesn't know I exist
Can't help feelin' gloomy
We pass on the street, my heart skips a beat
I say to myself, "Hello Linda"
If only she'd smile, I'd stop for a while
And then I would get to know Linda
But miracles still happen
And when my lucky star begins to shine
With one lucky break I'll make Linda mine
I count all the charms about Linda
I walk with my arms about Linda
But what good does it do me?
For Linda doesn't know I exist
Can't help feelin' gloomy
Think of all the lovin' I've missed
I say to myself, "Hello Linda"
And then I would get to know Linda
But miracles still happen
And when my lucky star begins to shine
With one lucky break I'll make Linda mine
I'll make Linda mine
The song “Linda” by Jerry Vale is a ballad about a man who is deeply infatuated with a woman named Linda. He starts off by saying that when he goes to sleep, he doesn’t count sheep, but rather counts all the charms about Linda. He dreams about her and imagines walking with his arms around her. The only problem is that Linda doesn’t even know he exists, which leaves him feeling sad and gloomy. He wishes that he could get to know her better and thinks about all the love he’s missed out on because of his unrequited feelings.
The singer of the song sees Linda on the street and his heart skips a beat, but he’s too shy to approach her. He imagines what it would be like if she smiled at him and gave him a chance to get to know her. He is still hopeful that miracles can happen and that with one lucky break, he’ll be able to make Linda his. He ends the song by repeating the line “I’ll make Linda mine” with determination and hopefulness.
The song is a classic example of unrequited love and the pain that comes with it. Despite the singer’s deep feelings for Linda, he is unable to connect with her or to let her know how he truly feels. The song’s simple melody and lyrics make it a timeless classic that still resonates with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
When I go to sleep I never count sheep
Whenever the singer goes to sleep, he doesn't count sheep, but instead thinks about Linda and all her charms.
I count all the charms about Linda
The singer constantly thinks about Linda and all her beautiful qualities.
And lately it seems in all of my dreams
Recently, the singer has been dreaming about Linda almost every night.
I walk with my arms about Linda
In the singer's dreams, he walks with Linda and holds her close.
But what good does it do me?
However, the singer questions the point of daydreaming about Linda, since she doesn't even know he exists.
For Linda doesn't know I exist
The singer realizes that Linda doesn't even know he is alive.
Can't help feelin' gloomy
As a result, the singer cannot help but feel sad.
Think of all the lovin' I've missed
The singer regrets all the missed opportunities of love due to his feelings for Linda.
We pass on the street, my heart skips a beat
When the singer sees Linda on the street, he gets nervous and his heart beats faster.
If only she'd smile, I'd stop for a while
The singer hopes for a simple smile from Linda, which would make him stop and talk to her.
And then I would get to know Linda
If given the chance, the singer wishes to get to know Linda and spend time with her.
But miracles still happen
Despite the odds, the singer still believes that miracles can happen.
And when my lucky star begins to shine
The singer hopes that when his luck changes, he will finally have a chance with Linda.
With one lucky break I'll make Linda mine
The singer hopes to finally win Linda's heart with one lucky opportunity.
I'll make Linda mine
The singer dreams of one day making Linda his own.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY KHWAMBE
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