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
The Story Of A Starry Night
Jerry Vale Lyrics
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The faded glory of a new delight
Long breathless meetings, two lips repeating
Sweet precious words that were sweet, but fleeting
When stars are bright my heart keeps wondering why
Our first "goodnight" became our last "goodbye"
I pray that someday love will in some way
The song "The Story of a Starry Night" by Jerry Vale talks about a fleeting romance that ended too soon. The lyrics are filled with metaphors of stars and night, depicting the wonder and magic of a budding relationship that ended abruptly. The "faded glory of a new delight" talks about how the romance was short-lived and never really got the chance to flourish. The "two lips repeating sweet precious words" hints at the affection and passion that the two individuals shared during their brief time together.
The chorus speaks of the heartache and longing that the singer feels because of the lost love. The reference to "stars" and "goodbye" paints a picture of a scene where the two lovers parted ways on a starry night. The singer is hoping that someday they will be reunited and that their love story will continue, bringing back the magic and wonder of that starry night.
Overall, "The Story of a Starry Night" is an emotional ballad that speaks to the pain of lost love and the longing for a second chance. The lyrics are beautifully crafted, depicting the depth of emotions that the singer feels, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the story of a starry night
Let me tell you a tale of a beautiful night filled with stars.
The faded glory of a new delight
Though the experience was delightful, its magic has since faded.
Long breathless meetings, two lips repeating
Our encounters were filled with longing and passion, with our lips constantly declaring our love.
Sweet precious words that were sweet, but fleeting
The words we spoke to each other were filled with tenderness, but unfortunately didn't last.
When stars are bright my heart keeps wondering why
As I look up at the bright, twinkling stars, I can't help but wonder why our love didn't last.
Our first "goodnight" became our last "goodbye"
Our first goodnight was supposed to be followed by more nights of togetherness, but instead turned into our last farewell.
I pray that someday love will in some way
My heart hopes that somehow love will find a way.
Bring back the story of a starry night
That the magic of that unforgettable night will once again be rekindled.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL HOFFMAN, JERRY LIVINGSTON, MANN CURTIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
felixbautista
Another beautiful version of a much-loved song- thank you so much for uploading it as well.
PATRICK McDONNELL
This was my late Mum and Dad song which they use to sing and it will always be in my heart and a part of my life "truly beautiful words with truly beautiful music and thank you for putting it on YouTube means alot 😥