She was the first American singer to record at Abbey Road Studios in England. Her fan base even included Asia and the Philippines. She had 7 top hits, including "Why Don't You Believe in Me?", "Your Cheating Heart," "Almost Always," and "Have You Heard?"
She married composer Tony Acquaviva in 1956. In 1964, she dropped out of the public eye to take care of him and did so until 1986, when Mr. Acquaviva passed away. She began to tour again in the 1990's. She was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
After You've Gone
Joni James Lyrics
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How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
Don't say that we must part,
Don't break your baby's heart
You know I've loved you for these many years,
Loved you night and day,
Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?
After you've gone and left me cryin'
After you've gone there's no denyin'
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
Someday, when you grow lonely
Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
After you've gone, after you've gone away
After you've gone and left me cryin'
After you've gone there's no denyin'
You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
You're gonna feel bad
And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
But baby, think what you're doin'
I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so
It's gonna drive you to ruin
After you've gone, after you've gone away.
The song "After You've Gone" by Joni James is about a woman pleading with her partner not to leave her. She expresses her love for him and asks him to reconsider his decision as it will break her heart to be apart. She warns him that when he leaves, he will feel blue and miss her deeply, and the day will come when he will regret his decision. The woman hopes that when that day comes, he will remember her love and want to be with her again. The lyrics are full of emotion and reflect the pain of heartbreak and the fear of being left alone.
The lyrics are typically interpreted as a romantic love song, but they could also be seen as a reflection of the end of a friendship or any emotionally significant relationship. The song's popularity has endured because the message it conveys is universal, and the melody is simple and easy to remember.
It's an emotional song featuring a mixture of sadness and hope. The woman is devastated by the thought of losing her partner and is trying to convince him to stay, but at the same time, she's holding on to the hope that he will come back to her someday.
Line by Line Meaning
Now won't you listen honey, while I say,
Please lend me your ears while I address you with concern.
How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
I cannot understand how you could convey to me that you intend to leave.
Don't say that we must part,
Please refrain from suggesting that we end our relationship.
Don't break your baby's heart
Please do not shatter my heart as it is fragile.
You know I've loved you for these many years,
I have cherished and adored you fervently for an extended period of time.
Loved you night and day,
My love for you has been constant, never ceasing, and unwavering.
Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?
My tears show how much I am suffering and how deeply I care for you.
Listen while I say
Please take heed of my words and pay attention to my plea.
After you've gone and left me cryin'
Once you have departed, leaving me in tears,
After you've gone there's no denyin'
It is inevitable that
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
You will experience feelings of depression and sadness
You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had
You will long for the companionship of the most cherished friend you have ever known.
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There will be a moment in the future, please bear it in mind
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
You will feel remorseful for your actions
Someday, when you grow lonely
At some point in the future when you feel isolated and alone
Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
You will experience a heartache similar to mine, and yearn only for me.
After you've gone, after you've gone away
Once you have departed, leaving me behind,
You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
You will inevitably experience feelings of despondency and sorrow.
You're gonna feel bad
You will feel a sense of regret and negativity.
And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
You will crave, and you will crave,
And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had
You will long for the companionship of the dearest friend you have ever known.
But baby, think what you're doin'
My sweetheart, consider the implications of your actions
I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so
I will torment and taunt you incessantly
It's gonna drive you to ruin
My actions will lead you to destruction.
After you've gone, after you've gone away.
Once you have departed, leaving me behind,
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Henry Creamer, Turner Layton, Ray Sherman
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Beautiful song, beautiful girl, beautiful voice, tres belle.