Fly Me to the Moon
Joe Harnell His Piano And Orchestra Lyrics

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Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like on
A-jupiter and Mars

In other words, hold my hand
In other words, baby, kiss me

Fill my heart with song
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore

In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you

Fill my heart with song
Let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore

In other words, please be true
In other words
In other words

I love
You

Overall Meaning

The song "Fly Me to the Moon" is a romantic love ballad. It is a plea from the singer to his lover to take him on a journey to different planets and stars, to explore the universe together hand in hand. The singer wants to escape the mundane reality of earth and explore the beauty of the universe with the person he loves. He also begs his lover to fill his heart with song and let him sing forevermore. He worships and adores his lover and wants them to be true to each other, to have a honest and loving relationship. Ultimately, the song is a declaration of love, with the singer expressing his deep feelings for his beloved.

Line by Line Meaning

Fly me to the moon
Take me on an adventure, to a place far away from Earth.

Let me play among the stars
Let me explore and have fun in outer space.

Let me see what spring is like on A-jupiter and Mars
Let me experience the seasons on other planets and broaden my horizons.

In other words, hold my hand
This is what I really mean: be with me and support me on this journey.

In other words, baby, kiss me
This is what I really want: your affection and love.

Fill my heart with song
Make me feel alive and inspired with your presence.

And let me sing forevermore
Let me express my joy and happiness through music for eternity.

You are all I long for
You are my one true desire and the only one I want.

All I worship and adore
You are the one I respect, admire, and love deeply.

In other words, please be true
This is what I really need: your honesty and loyalty.

In other words, I love you
This is what I really feel: I love you deeply and sincerely.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bart Howard

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Comments from YouTube:

@samuelsmith8471

2y↑2

Awesome song reminds me of the Space Age and growing up and the youthful hope

@lostsoul3154

5y↑5

Would only go to the moon if I had my glass of wine at hand !!! Great recording Joe, thanks and God bless.

@1940limited

4y↑4

A couple weeks ago I made a phone call to some business. While on hold, when these places often play music, "Fly Me To The Moon" by Joe Harnell was among the selections. I was amazed. I jut listened to this 4 times! :-)

@jasonbeard4713

1y↑1

The perfect instrumental version of this composition.

@Bro2494

6y↑3

Just recently bought a 45 with this. Love it. ;)

@metalman4141

2y↑1

Just bought this fantastic record for the jukebox

@musicray65

29w

Thanks, music memories for your great channel...music I always loved and you have it all..Some of these were my favorite easy-listening artists.

@handiexpert

9y↑13

I think this is the best version of this classic. Always loved it and it still sounds great. It is, itself, a classic.

@dratonhill1669

check out Erroll Garne!!

@virginiaquesada9575

Absolutely beautiful now in 2019 as it was in 1963.

@sauquoit13456

10y↑11

On this day in 1962 {December 23rd} an instrumental version of "Fly Me To The Moon - Bossa Nova" by Joe Harnell & his Orchestra entered the Hot Top 100 chart; and on February 17th, 1963 it peaked 14 {for 1 week} and spent 13 weeks on the Top 100...
It reached #4 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Tracks chart...
Won a Grammy Award for 'Best Pop Instrumental Performance'...
R.I.P. Mr. Harnell {1924 - 2005}...

@rowens4538

11y↑5

Absolutely wonderful! I remember it well as a teenager. I loved it then just as much as I do now, thanks for the post musicmemories 2010!

@elfowl135

6y↑10

Thanks for the memories, remember this as a teen of 16. Thank you for the post!!!

@lostsoul2744

8y↑17

Best version of all time. . . Thank you Joe -- R. I. P.

@dratonhill1669

5y↑1

Have you heard Erroll Garner's version

@virginiaquesada9575

I was pretty hip to instrumentals as a natural dancer and this was an immediate "play it again" number for me. You just do not forget this hit.

@robertleo7394

The first and best version I had heard, thanks to my parents great taste in music, esp Boassa Nova!

@lostsoul3154

@@dratonhill1669 Have not, will give it a shot. Thanks!!

@smokiebird06

6y↑11

This is the version I grew up with. Still sounds great.

@billeagle51

Same here!

@1940limited

To this day it still sticks in my head.

@Noomz-of-Earl

3y↑3

This was the title song of the LP that became a #3 hit on the Billboard album chart. Most memorably for me, it was at that time one of very few LPs in our house that my parents and I could both enjoy. It was probably the best of the orchestral pop takes on the bossa nova craze that took the US by (quiet) storm in 1962 and hung on for a couple more years in the adult pop and jazz realms. Joe Harnell was known for his TV work on the Dinah Shore Chevy Show; and later, as the musical director on the Mike Douglas Show. He was very squarely middle-of-the-road, but this record and the LP named for it managed to be "easy listening" without succumbing to blandness.

@blsova

Love this rendition! Upbeat and fun!

@ArmandBlenker

10y↑13

Joe Harnell & Orchestra produced a great album worthy of called suburb. Its as great to day as it was in years past. He is a favorite of mine.

@BackSeatHump

8y↑17

Well! Acker Bilk's "Stranger On The Shore" - Toots Thieleman's "Bluesette" (whistling version) - Stan Getz's "Desifinado" - Dave Brubeck's - "Time Out" - Henry Mancinni's "Moon River" - Horst Jankowski's "Walk In The Black Forest" - Bert Kaempfert's "Wonderland by Night" and Joe Harnell's "Fly Me To the Moon" ........ I'm on memory lane today!

@schatzi45

Me too, love this

@paladin520

1y↑1

a local hospital system has this as the "hold" music when you're on the phone.

@danny1david

9y↑9

This has remained a top favorite of mine through the years and I played it often with my jazz trio.

@topherming6565

1y↑1

He's a great pianist.

@pljms

4y↑6

This version inspired the arrangement on Julie London's famous recording of the song, from the sprightly bossa nova rhythm to the pizzicato strings.

@vancecalvin4042

My Parents played this all the time.along with Percy Faith

@nextaxprorescuefromirsrock1191

9y↑3

Great taste Musicmemories2010! You did great!

@jerrynashel1941

2y↑1

Great rendition.

@emerybayblues

4y↑1

Memories of Magic 61 radio station.

@jacklynlopez2323

4y↑3

I love this instrumental version the best...hands down!

@alanjames9599

9y↑6

well done, great to hear this again,one of my all time favs.
Thanks, Alan UK

@1940limited

9y↑7

One of the greatest instrumentals ever. Thank you so much for posting. It was also Jayne Mansfield's signature song. I love this arrangement.

@daleschneider7689

8y↑2

Never knew this was Jayne Mansfield's signature song.

@1940limited

8y↑1

I'm happy I could provide a little trivia!

@1940limited

7y↑1

I heard that somewhere long ago, but can't recall where. Sometimes this tune was played in the background when she came on stage.

@pbrucpaul

11y↑3

I've been searching for this one for a while. I like this one the best for Orchestra. The obie, strings ard piano are really good!

@pbrucpaul

That' Oboe!

@MrPaladin123

9y↑15

only 13k views? what's up with THAT???? this one is the best instrumental version.....!!!!

@1940limited

7y↑2

It's up to 142 now, but still low. How many people remember obscure instrumentals like this? We don't even hear instrumentals anymore. It's too bad.

@johnsavard7583

7y↑1

I wonder if people remember him from his work on the closing theme for the TV show "The Incredible Hulk", at least?

@marktabla2795

Just watched the 1978 "Incredible Hulk" movie with Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno that kicked off the series for the first time and loved it. I went through several tissues during the course of the film. For me, it's right up there with Christopher Reeve's original "Superman" film. Joe Harnell's "Lonely man" theme is incredible. I forgot how effective superhero movies can be with real acting, character development, and a poignant musical theme that stays with you.. but then I always thought such elements trumped over-the-top special effects, one-liners, and the shallow characters that characterize so many of today's superhero movies. Joe Harnell is to "The incredible Hulk" what Max Steiner is to "King Kong". I miss these old-school class acts

@tonymarzocco8962

2y↑1

I just learned this song is a CIRCLE OF FIFTHS chord progression, just like I WILL SURVIVE or YOU NEVER GIVE ME YOUR MONEY.

@bigs50s

9y↑5

music for dream,one of the best versions

@1940limited

4y↑1

I love Bossa Nova Baby by Elvis, too! :-)

@hugosepulveda8932

9y↑2

MEMORIES!

@Annettesmusic

8y↑11

Great remastered stereo version of the original. Can hear everything now. Thanks. BTW, where did you get that picture of the moon (the one that starts off the video)? I want it!
P.S. (a few minutes later) I googled and found the picture. Yay!

@Pickinbuddy

8y↑12

Loved this version..one of the first records I bought on 45! Is that Herbie Mann on flute--anybody know?

@1940limited

4y↑1

I have th 45 also, but can't remember where I got it.

@cristinadelgadillo5149

3y↑1

Me too. It was my favorite.

@quickworks9720

3y↑1

I used to love this version, too! I have the 45, as well!!!

@loumontcalm3500

3y↑1

Phil Bodner, I believe. Joe Harnell said that he was one of the musicians on the record.

@nextaxprorescuefromirsrock1191

6y↑6

Came out the year I met my first and only love ~ Marlena. Her name was really "Merle", but she was all woman; a very mature for her age. Miss her; wonder where she is.

@dratonhill1669

Erroll Garner has a beautiful version also.

@nextaxprorescuefromirsrock1191

9y↑5

1962? In England? Thought this great instrumental came out in '63.

@nextaxprorescuefromirsrock1191

9y↑2

+Nextaxpro E R Rocky I only remember because my first love was in '63 and this instrumental had just come out as I recall.

@vancecalvin4042

Was living in London as well....

@daleschneider7689

Another good arrangement of this song is on Al Hirt's Honey in the Horn album.

@steveandrews2311

ITS MELODY d'AMORE/ UPLIFTING/ TAKES U aWAY

@ykovaru2003

11y↑1

これはいいです。ボサノバのリズムで

@TrueBlue170

3y↑2

Fun fact: Joe Harnell is actually the father of voice actor Jess Harnell!!

@steveandrews2311

6y↑1

I WOULD howl WHEN UNDER A full MOON

@ykovaru2003

11y↑1

FLY ME TO THE MOON をボサノバで新鮮、

@steveandrews2311

Tjis sends me/ in ORBIT

@ssj4gogetaflash

7y↑1

Very reminiscent of Ferrante and Teischer.

@Pickinbuddy

Yes!

@r4b32t11

9y↑2

First L/P recorded in Stereo I think ??

@frg9600

6y↑1

Not by a long shot. The first stereo LP's were released around 1957. BTW, I have this song on vinyl on Joe's greatest hits album; the same LP shown at the end of this video. Near mint, and I think I paid about 5 bucks for it on eBay.