He released a handful of independent records before signing with United Artists in 1965. Several singles made the adult contemporary charts between 1966 and 1969, including “There Must Be a Way” (1967; No. 13); “All the Time” (1967; No. 19); “Oh What It Seemed To Be” (1968; No. 35) and the movie theme song “Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell” (1969, No. 38). Surprisingly, Roselli’s signature tune, “Mala Femmena,” only mustered its way to No. 135 on the Billboard "Bubbling Under" chart in 1963. He eventually released more than 30 albums: “Life & Love Italian Style” (1965; No. 96); “The Great Ones!” (1965; No. 145); “There Must Be a Way” (1967; No. 191); and “Core Spezzato” (1969; No. 184) were the most successful. Roselli owns the rights to his back catalogue and has released most of his early albums on compact disc.
Although Roselli was constantly in the shadow of Frank Sinatra (the Sinatra and Roselli families lived on the same street in Hoboken), Roselli carved out a healthy niche for himself, particularly among the Italian-American community. Although he never enjoyed the mainstream success of such Italian-American performers as Frankie Laine, Dean Martin, Vic Damone, Perry Como or Jerry Vale, he could easily fill such venues as Carnegie Hall and the Copacabana. In the ‘90s, he was a dependable sellout at New York's Westbury Music Fair and Trump Plaza in Atlantic City.
“Making the Wiseguys Weep: The Jimmy Roselli Story,” written by David Evanier, was published in 1998.
When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New
Jimmy Roselli Lyrics
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and each dream that I dream came true,
I remember with pride
how we stood side by side
what a beautiful picture
you made as my bride
even though silver crowns your hair
I can still see the gold ringlets there
As the day i changed your name
When your old wedding ring was new
I remember with pride,
how we stood side by side,
what a beautiful picture
you made as my bride,
Even though silver crowns your hair,
I can still see the gold ringlets there,
Loves old flame is the same
as the day that i changed your name,
When your old wedding ring was new,
When your old wedding ring was new
The lyrics of Jimmy Roselli's song "When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New" stir up feelings of nostalgia and sentimentality towards a love that has stood the test of time. The song conjures up images of the good old days, when the world was young and full of endless possibilities. In it, the singer reminisces about a time long ago, when he and his wife were just starting out, and everything was fresh and exciting.
The opening lines of the song, "when your old wedding ring was new, and each dream that I dream came true," highlight the young couple's hope and optimism for the future. The fact that the singer remembers this time "with pride," underscores the significance and importance of the love that he and his wife shared. Even as the years have gone by and they have grown old together, the singer makes it clear that he still sees his wife as the beautiful young woman he married, as he remarks that "even though silver crowns your hair, I can still see the gold ringlets there."
The phrase, "Love's old flame is the same as the day I changed your name," suggests that the love that the singer and his wife share has never diminished or died out. Instead, it has only grown stronger with the passage of time. This song is not just about a wedding ring, it's about the enduring love that the ring represents, and the memories that this love has created over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
When your old wedding ring was new,
I recall the times when we were young and first got married.
and each dream that I dream came true,
Everything I ever wanted in life was fulfilled when I was with you.
I remember with pride
I am proud of our past; of the moments we shared together.
how we stood side by side
Nothing could ever separate us; we always stood by each other's side.
what a beautiful picture
Our love was picturesque and memorable.
you made as my bride
You were the most beautiful bride and made me the happiest man in the world.
even though silver crowns your hair
We've grown old, but I still cherish the moments we spent together.
I can still see the gold ringlets there
I can still visualize your beauty and charm when we first got married.
Like old flames is the same
Our love has not dwindled and is still as strong as it was when we first met.
As the day i changed your name
I still remember the day I vowed to love and cherish you. That moment still remains fresh in my heart.
When your old wedding ring was new
Our love was at its purest when we were first married, and I cherish those moments till this day.
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.