An original Mousketeer in 1955, Crawford has acted on stage, in films, and on television.
He received an Emmy Award nomination at the age of 13 for his role as "Mark McCain," the son of Lucas McCain, played by Chuck Connors, on the Four Star Television series The Rifleman, which originally aired from 1958-1963 on ABC. During this time, he had wide popularity with American teenagers and a recording career that generated five Top 40 hits, including the single "Cindy's Birthday," which peaked at #8 on Billboard's Top 40 Hit Chart in 1962.
Crawford played "Horsey," Tommy Kirk's cowboyish sidekick in the 1965 film Village of the Giants which also featured Joy Harmon, Beau Bridges, and Ron Howard.
The Naked Ape, a 1973 film directed by Donald Driver — based on the book — starred Crawford and Victoria Principal.
Crawford had a key role in the early career of Victoria Jackson of Saturday Night Live fame; after appearing together in a summer stock production of "Meet Me in St. Louis," he presented her with a one-way airline ticket to California and encouraged her to pursue a Hollywood career. This led to her early TV appearances on The Tonight Show before she was cast as a regular on Saturday Night Live.
Crawford is currently the leader of the California-based Johnny Crawford Orchestra, which specializes in traditional jazz, early big band, and classical styles of music.
He reconnected with his high school sweetheart Charlotte in 1990, and they wed in 1995.
Since I Don't Have You
Johnny Crawford Lyrics
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No Rainbows that I have
No dream to come true
Since I don′t have you
No Castles to Build
No Future to Plan
There's nothing to do
Since I don′t have you!
And Funny how suddenly, life wasn't worth a thing to me
No Mountains to Climb
No rivers to cross
My life is all through
Since I don't have you
No blue skies above
No rainbows I have
No to Castles to build
No future to plan
No Mountains to Climb
The lyrics of Johnny Crawford's song "Since I Don't Have You" portray a sense of emptiness and despair after losing someone important. The singer expresses the absence of joy and happiness in their life through various metaphors and imagery.
In the first verse, the absence of "blue skies above" and "rainbows" signifies the lack of optimism and positivity. These elements often symbolize hope and beauty, but without the presence of the person they desire, the singer feels a void in their life.
The second verse continues this theme of emptiness, emphasizing the loss of purpose and ambition. The absence of "castles to build" and "future to plan" illustrates how the singer's aspirations and dreams have been shattered. Without the person they long for, they feel directionless and without motivation.
The chorus delves deeper into the emotional impact of this loss. The lyrics describe the singer's sudden change in perspective, shifting from feeling like a "king" in the past to a state of insignificance and worthlessness. Life loses its value and meaning when the person they love is no longer a part of it.
The final verse further emphasizes the desolation and lack of purpose. The absence of "mountains to climb" and "rivers to cross" portrays the absence of challenges and obstacles in the singer's life. These challenges typically symbolize growth and fulfillment, but without their loved one, the singer feels that their life is stagnant and uneventful.
Overall, the lyrics of "Since I Don't Have You" express a profound sense of emptiness, despair, and aimlessness that the singer experiences after losing someone they deeply care about. The absence of joy, purpose, and inspiration in their life is effectively conveyed through powerful metaphors and evocative imagery.
Line by Line Meaning
No Blue Skies Above
There are no happy and peaceful moments in my life anymore.
No Rainbows that I have
I no longer experience moments of joy and beauty.
No dream to come true
I have lost all hope of fulfilling my desires and aspirations.
Since I don′t have you
The absence of your presence in my life has caused all these voids.
No Castles to Build
I have no ambitious goals or projects to work towards.
No Future to Plan
The absence of you in my life has taken away the desire and motivation to plan for the future.
There's nothing to do
Without you, my life feels empty and devoid of purposeful activities.
Since I don′t have you!
Losing you has left me in a state of emptiness and loneliness.
Funny, How Yesterday I felt like a king
It is ironic how just yesterday I felt powerful, important, and happy.
And Funny how suddenly, life wasn't worth a thing to me
Unexpectedly, life lost all its value and meaning for me.
No Mountains to Climb
There are no challenges or obstacles in my life that require strength or determination.
No rivers to cross
I no longer have difficult situations or decisions to face and overcome.
My life is all through
Without you, my life feels meaningless and devoid of purpose.
Since I don't have you
The absence of your love and presence in my life has led to this state of emptiness.
Writer(s): Hal Winn, Jeff Hooven
Contributed by Julian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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