Julie Andrews got her big break when her stepfather introduced her to Val Parnell, whose Moss Empires controlled prominent venues in London. Andrews made her professional solo debut at the London Hippodrome singing the difficult aria "Je Suis Titania" from Mignon as part of a musical revue called "Starlight Roof" on 22 October 1947.
Andrews gained fame at a young age in 1950s Britain by acting and singing on light entertainment radio programmes such as "Educating Archie". She rose to international prominence after starring in Broadway musicals such as My Fair Lady and Camelot, as well as musical films like Mary Poppins (1964) and The Sound of Music (1965).
Andrews had a major revival of her film career in the 2000s, in children's films such as The Princess Diaries (2001), its sequel The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), and the Shrek animated films (2004-2007). In 2005, Andrews made her debut as a stage director with a revival of The Boy Friend, in which she also made her Broadway acting debut in 1954.
She was married with Blake Edwards in 1965 until his death in 2010.
Deck the Halls
Julie Andrews Lyrics
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Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
'Tis the season to be jolly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.
See the blazing Yule before us.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Follow me in merry measure.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
While I tell of Yule-tide treasure.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Fast away the old year passes.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sing we joyous, all together.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
heedless of the wind and weather.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
The lyrics of the classic holiday song "Deck the Halls," performed by Julie Andrews, evoke a sense of merriment and celebration during the Christmas season. The song encourages everyone to decorate their homes with boughs of holly and dress up in their gay apparel. "Fa-la-la-la-la" adds a jovial tone and reflects the excitement of the holiday. The ancient Yule-tide carol, to be trolled, adds to the joyous singing and celebration.
The second verse of the song introduces the concept of the Yule, a pagan festival celebrating the winter solstice. Julie Andrews sings about the blazing Yule before us, which refers to the traditional bonfire lit during the festival. The line "Strike the harp and join the chorus" encourages everyone to join in the singing and merrymaking. The verse concludes with a call to follow the singer in merrymaking while she tells of Yule-tide treasure.
The third and final verse of the song is a call to sing joyously, heedless of the wind and weather. It highlights the spirit of the holiday season, where people come together to celebrate, even when the weather is harsh. The verse ends with a call to celebrate the passing of the old year and welcome the new year with festive cheer.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let us decorate the halls with branches of holly as Christmas season is here
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Let us all sing and make merry with this catchy refrain
'Tis the season to be jolly
This is the time for us to be happy and enjoy the festivities
Don we now our gay apparel
Let us put on our best and colorful clothes to celebrate this occasion
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Let us sing an old Christmas song with great enthusiasm
See the blazing Yule before us
We can see the brightly burning Yule log in front of us
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Start playing the harp and participate in the singing with full spirit
Follow me in merry measure
Come along with me and let us dance happily to the music
While I tell of Yule-tide treasure
Listen to me as I share with you the stories and customs of the Christmas season
Fast away the old year passes
The old year is ending quickly and soon it will be the start of the new year
Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Let us welcome the new year with great enthusiasm
Sing we joyous, all together
Let us all sing merrily at the top of our voices with everyone else
Heedless of the wind and weather
Let nothing stop us from having fun and enjoying the festive season
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Thomas Oliphant
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