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
Very Thought of You
Jerry Vale Lyrics
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The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a king
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
In "Very Thought of You," Jerry Vale expresses his love and longing for someone special. The lyrics convey the intense emotions that come with being in love - the daydreams, the happiness, and the obsession with thoughts of the person you love. In the first verse, Vale explains how the mere thought of his love causes him to forget the little things in life - such as running errands or doing work. Instead, he indulges in his own happiness and is content with just that. Through his words, we understand that his love for this person is all-encompassing - and is everything he needs to be happy.
In the second verse, Vale talks about how the mere idea of his love is enough to keep him captivated. He explains that time seems to move slower when he's not near this person - and that he longs to be with them always. Vale describes how he sees his love in everything around him - the flowers, the stars - making it clear that this person has taken over his mind and heart. In summary, the song is about being in love - and how the thought of that person can impact every moment of your life.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you and I forget to do
When I think of you, I become so lost in my daydream that I forget to do the small, mundane tasks of daily life.
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
The routine tasks of daily life that are expected of everyone.
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm lost in a fantasy world of my own making.
I'm happy as a king
I'm extremely content and blissful.
And foolish though it may seem
Although it may appear silly to others.
To me that's everything
It means the world to me.
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
Just the thought of you is enough to make me yearn for you deeply.
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
The time drags on until I am finally in your presence.
I see your face in every flower
Your image is reflected in the beauty of nature that surrounds me.
Your eyes in stars above
The stars themselves reflect your eyes and their beauty.
It's just the thought of you
The image of you in my mind is enough to make me feel complete.
The very thought of you, my love
Just the idea of you, my beloved, is enough to bring me joy and contentment.
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Written by: Ray Noble
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