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.
Al di La
Joni James Lyrics
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At dadalhin kita, sa may alapaap
Mga pasakit sa mundo, napapagod ang puso
Alak o usok akong bahala sayo
Pagod ka na ba at sawa ka nang masaktan?
Sagad na sagad, halikat′ sindihan ko na yan
Manood tayo hangang umaga ng pelikula na gusto
Humihigpit bigla ang pagkapit mo paglilitaw ang multo
Pagkasapit na ng madaling araw at wala ka
Sabi mo hindi naman kasi napasarap narin naman
Ang paghiga mo dito saking kama
Nako, yan ang sinasabi ko
Di na tinapos at ayaw na niyang manood
Pahinga ka muna, pahinga ka muna
At dadalhin kita, sa may alapaap
Mga pasakit sa mundo, napapagod ang puso
Alak o usok akong bahala sayo
Panahon ay malamig pa sa nakasalin sa baso
Lamig na para sayo hindi na bago
Ginawa mong lahat, kapalit naman ay ginagago ka niya
Halika na sumama ka sa alapaap
Kalimutan ang pait sa mga nalasahan
Palapit ng palapit hanggang sa makatabi
Na natin ang mga tala doon sa kalawakan
At mahawakan mo na
Kumapit ka lang, lilipas ang araw at buwan
Na tayong dalawa nalang, wag kang kabahan
Kasi mga sikreto lang natin ang makakaalam
Sa mga nakaw na sandali at pano
Ginawang malaya kahit merong tinatago
Mali ba na nakangiti pa tayo
Di sanay ikaw ang katabi pag bangon
Teka lang, di ka ba hinahanap sa inyo
Pagkasapit na ng madaling araw at wala ka
Sabi mo hindi naman kasi napasarap narin naman
Kwentuhan natin at ang makasama ako
Yan ang sinasabi mo
Dito ka lang, pwede bang wag ka nang lumayo
Pahinga ka muna, pahinga ka muna
At dadalhin kita, sa may alapaap
Mga pasakit sa mundo, napapagod ang puso
Alak o usok akong bahala sayo
The song "Al di La" by Joni James, is a beautiful love song that speaks of the need to take a break from the world's pain and to be transported to a place of peace and tranquility. The lyrics use the imagery of being taken to a place high in the sky where the world's pain and suffering cannot reach. The singer encourages the one she loves to rest and allow her to take care of their worries, promising to provide comfort with either alcohol or smoke. She acknowledges that the heart gets tired of the world's troubles and asks if her love is tired and sick of the pain. She offers a way to forget the pain and enjoy some light moments together.
The lyrics also convey the idea of living in the moment and enjoying life despite the challenges. The singer invites her love to watch a movie until daybreak, where they can hang on to each other until the ghost appears on the screen. She asks if her love is not missed at home, and offers a place to sleep, where they can forget the bitterness that they have tasted in life. They can go to the stars, hold onto each other, and watch as the world passes by underneath. They can share secrets that only they will know, and in doing so, they will have moments of freedom, despite having things to hide. The singer offers comfort and a safe place for her love to rest from the world's pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Pahinga ka muna, pahinga ka muna
Take a rest for a while
At dadalhin kita, sa may alapaap
I'll take you to a place up in the clouds
Mga pasakit sa mundo, napapagod ang puso
The troubles of the world tire the heart
Alak o usok akong bahala sayo
Alcohol or smoke, I'll take care of you
Pagod ka na ba at sawa ka nang masaktan?
Are you tired and tired of getting hurt?
Sagad na sagad, halikat′ sindihan ko na yan
Let's light it up until the very end
Manood tayo hangang umaga ng pelikula na gusto
Let's watch a movie we both like until morning
Humihigpit bigla ang pagkapit mo paglilitaw ang multo
You suddenly grip tighter when ghosts appear
Teka lang, di ka ba hinahanap sa inyo
Hold on, aren't you being looked for at home?
Pagkasapit na ng madaling araw at wala ka
It's already dawn and you're not home yet
Sabi mo hindi naman kasi napasarap narin naman
You said it wasn't enjoyable anyway
Ang paghiga mo dito saking kama
Your lying here in my bed
Nako, yan ang sinasabi ko
That's what I'm saying
Di na tinapos at ayaw na niyang manood
We didn't finish and you don't want to watch anymore
Panahon ay malamig pa sa nakasalin sa baso
The time is still cold as it is in the glass
Lamig na para sayo hindi na bago
It's already not new for you, the coldness
Ginawa mong lahat, kapalit naman ay ginagago ka niya
You did everything, but in exchange, he's fooling you
Halika na sumama ka sa alapaap
Come and join me up in the clouds
Kalimutan ang pait sa mga nalasahan
Forget the bitterness you've tasted
Palapit ng palapit hanggang sa makatabi
Getting closer until we're beside each other
Na natin ang mga tala doon sa kalawakan
We'll reach the stars up in the skies
At mahawakan mo na
And you'll be able to touch them
Kumapit ka lang, lilipas ang araw at buwan
Just hold on, days and months will pass
Na tayong dalawa nalang, wag kang kabahan
Only the two of us will be left, don't worry
Kasi mga sikreto lang natin ang makakaalam
Because only our secrets will know
Sa mga nakaw na sandali at pano
Of the stolen moments and how
Ginawang malaya kahit merong tinatago
We made it free even though we were hiding
Mali ba na nakangiti pa tayo
Is it wrong that we're still smiling?
Di sanay ikaw ang katabi pag bangon
I'm not used to having you beside me when I wake up
Pagkasapit na ng madaling araw at wala ka
It's already dawn and you're not home yet
Sabi mo hindi naman kasi napasarap narin naman
You said it wasn't enjoyable anyway
Kwentuhan natin at ang makasama ako
Let's talk and be together
Yan ang sinasabi mo
That's what you're saying
Dito ka lang, pwede bang wag ka nang lumayo
Just stay here, can you not go far away?
Pahinga ka muna, pahinga ka muna
Take a rest for a while
At dadalhin kita, sa may alapaap
I'll take you to a place up in the clouds
Mga pasakit sa mundo, napapagod ang puso
The troubles of the world tire the heart
Alak o usok akong bahala sayo
Alcohol or smoke, I'll take care of you
Writer(s): Mogol, L.c. Donida, E.m. Drake
Contributed by Mateo P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elfridahannemannbrustulin2279
belissima...gracias..
@demoraisbarbosa1
Obrigado Elfrida, abraço.
@elfridahannemannbrustulin2279
excelente final de semana a vc bjs namaste!
@chiefslief1886
beautiful!
@iasidorina
Obrigado ! Super música e vídeo !
@darcibarreto7756
boa noite Dagmar excelente vc tem bom gosto obg,
@demoraisbarbosa1
Obrigado Darci Barreto, um abraço.
@phillipcoffman2510
And I thought I had heard all of the love songs over the years but I've never heard this one until now wow
@zenchan332
AMAZING MIRACLE
@sebastiandonizette500
belíssima,