They did this for about eighteen months, by which time Ted suggested that Julie should go solo and took her to see Johnny Franz at Philips Records (now Phonogram). Johnny immediately said that he was going to sign her up and in April of 1964 she signed a five-year agreement.
Her first record, 'It's Magic' introduced her to radio and TV stations. Her second record, 'The Wedding', was a worldwide number one and has sold in the region of 15 million copies to date . . . and is still selling. Of course, this opened up the world to her and she has been touring ever since.
With the success of her first hit she was in demand to appear on television shows. She appeared as a guest artiste in every major show, such as 'Sunday Night At The Palladium' in the early days and guested with Tom Jones, Roy Orbison, Benny Hill, Tommy Cooper and many other superstars. Julie has also presented music shows for the BBC and continued to be a regular on our screens.
Subsequently, she had three more hits 'Like A Child', 'Hawaiian Wedding' and 'In My Room'.
Julie appeared for a staggering eleven times at the 'Talk of The Town' in London, not to mention many times at the Savoy Hotel, which used to have cabaret. She also had a record breaking three-week season at 'The Green Room' and also the 'Pizza On The Park'. Twenty four tours of Australia including concerts and television. Julie has also presented her own TV Specials in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Portugal, Holland & Spain.
She also appeared in Hong Kong in May 1998 before the "take-over" and then at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok, for two gala shows. Although she is also kept very busy with corporate appearances in all the London hotels and prestige venues around the world, Julie has also performed at many royal shows for the Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Margaret, Diana Princess of Wales, The Duke of Kent and the Duke of York, and has appeared several times at Buckingham Palace.
In addition to performing in the UK, Julie's talents are in constant demand throughout the world. Australia, America, Canada, The Far East, Middle East, Spain, Italy and the South of France are just some of the countries that have enjoyed her talents. The 'Sporting Club' in Monte Carlo is without doubt the most prestigious venue in the world and Julie has been repeatedly booked there following such stars as Frank Sinatra, Shirley Bassey and many other top celebrities. In fact she was presented with a silver cup for the best show in 15 years! Another part of her busy working life are regular performances on some of the world's luxury liners.
Julie was very proud to have been made a Freeman of the City of London for all her charity work involvement with Variety Club of Great Britain, Grand Order of Lady Ratlings, Stars Organisation for Spastics and many others.
Known not only for her superb singing, but also for her outstanding looks and personality, all of which are matched by her stunning clothes, Julie continues to delight and excite her audiences both at home and abroad, be it in the Concert Hall or the Cabaret Room.
NEWSFLASH
Julie was invited to Buckingham Palace on July 22nd to a garden party for the 'Not Forgotten Society' which honours our military through the ages and right up to the current war in Iraq. She was very proud to be invited for the fourth year.
On July 11th Julie performed at the Theatre Royal Windsor in the presence of H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh in aid of the Prince Philip Trust Fund, along with a host of stars including Englebert Humperdinck and Joe Pasquale. Julie received a standing ovation. It was a fantastic night.
LIVE REVIEWS
September 24th, The Radlett Centre, Hertfordshire
'This show is perhaps outside the usual remit of Crescendo, which is essentially a jazz magazine. However, it was nice to get reacquainted with a singer who came from a big band background, when the bands were regularly on the BBC as a matter of course.
Julie Rogers was the featured vocalist with trumpeter Teddy Foster's band, and later, toured all the American air bases in Europe with Ted in a double act after the fashion of Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Julie will be touring Australia for the twenty third time in November and has kept a busy international schedule since her dance band days.
At the Radlett Centre, she was accompanied by the Phil Phillips Quartet, and gave the full house a terrific evening of standards, show tunes and a touch of jazz. The quartet played a brief opener, and Phil introduced) Julie who sashayed on stage, wowing the celebrity strewn audience with her dazzling looks and big smile. Like our editor, Dennis Matthews, The Stars Organisation For Spastics, and many others. The show, Produced by husband, Michael Black, was well paced, nicely varied, and at all times looked good because of Julie. The rapport between singer and her musicians was first class, and with Phil directing from keyboards, the quartet comprised Dean Morris (drums), Keith Goddard (bass), and Pete Callard (guitar). Phil Phillips did a splendid job and the audience were treated to an outstanding singer who is also an all round entertainer, with a keen sense of humour. Julie came on for the second half in a stunning costume change, and carried on in total command of both microphone and stage. She moves well and had the crowd in stitches with three wicked impersonations of Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey, and an outrageous Lena Horne. Inevitably, she included her big number one hit 'The Wedding', beautifully done, and in summary, we spent two hours in the company of an outstanding performer at the top of her profession. A fine singer, with a good feel for the lyrics and meanings of all her songs, which was just as well with her brother-in-law, lyricist Don Black sitting near the front! The experience of those big hand days shone through, and the star was rewarded with a thoroughly deserved standing ovation. Most enjoyable evening. Television producers should consider finding spots for performers with real talent like Julie Rogers. It would make a nice change from all those juvenile singing strippers.
The Wedding
Julie Rogers Lyrics
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I close my eyes, and I can see us
We're on our way to say I do
My secret dreams have all come true
I see the church, I see the people
Your folks and mine happy and smiling
And I can hear sweet voices singing
Oh my love, my love
Can this really be?
That some day you'll walk
Down the aisle with me
Let it be, make it be
That I'm the one for you
I'll be yours, all yours
Now and forever
I see us now, your hand in my hand
This is the hour, this is the moment
And I can hear sweet voices singing
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
In Julie Rogers's song "The Wedding," the artist depicts the happiness and joy of two people on their wedding day. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the singer's romantic ideals of love and marriage. Visualizing her wedding day with her partner by her side, the singer concludes that all her secret dreams have come true. The song recounts the perfect wedding day with imagery of the church and people, both the bride and groom's families, and sweet voices singing Ave Maria. The singer expresses her desire to be the one for her love and vows to remain devoted to the relationship forever.
Upon listening to the song, one can note that the singer is very passionate about love and marriage. The song's melody is soothing and the lyrics are easy to follow, making it memorable to all generations. Interestingly the song was a big hit in the United States and the United Kingdom when it was released in 1964. It was so popular that it made its way to the Top Ten in both countries. Despite the song's successful release, Julie Rogers never released a full album. Surprisingly, the lyrics of the song do not explicitly reveal the specific gender of the person being addressed, making the song inclusive to everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
You by my side, that's how I see us
I imagine our life together with you always being by my side
I close my eyes, and I can see us
Even when I am not looking, I can imagine our future together
We're on our way to say I do
Today is our wedding day
My secret dreams have all come true
Today, I am living the life I have always dreamed of
I see the church, I see the people
As I walk down the aisle, I see all of our family and friends gathered around us
Your folks and mine happy and smiling
Our families are so happy to see us getting married
And I can hear sweet voices singing
The church choir is performing a beautiful rendition of Ave Maria
Oh my love, my love
The depth of my love for you is beyond words
Can this really be?
I cannot believe that this is actually happening
That some day you'll walk
I always hoped that someday you would walk
Down the aisle with me
Down the aisle towards me, on our wedding day
Let it be, make it be
I pray that we will be together forever
That I'm the one for you
I hope and pray that I am the right person for you
I'll be yours, all yours
I promise to love and cherish you for the rest of my life
Now and forever
My love for you will never fade, it will last eternally
I see us now, your hand in my hand
I can see us, united as one, holding each other's hand
This is the hour, this is the moment
This is the exact moment we have been waiting for our entire lives
And I can hear sweet voices singing
As we exchange vows, the choir sings Ave Maria once again
Ave Maria
A beautiful hymn that creates an atmosphere of holiness and peace
Ave Maria
A prayer to the Virgin Mary, asking for guidance and protection for our new union
Ave Maria
A final tribute to the Virgin Mary, the patron saint of weddings
Lyrics © Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda.
Written by: Joaquin Prieto, Fred Jay
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You by my side That's how I see us
I close my eyes And I can see us
We're on our way to say I do
My secret dreams Have all come true
I see the church I see the people
Your folks and mine Happy with smiling
And I can hear Sweet voices Singing
Ave Maria
Oh, my love, my love,
This can really be That someday
You'll walk down This aisle with me
Let it be Make it be,
That I'm the one For you
I'll be your, all your, Now and forever
I see us now, Your hand in my hand
This is the hour This is the moment
And I can hear Sweet voices singing
Ave Maria~
Ave Maria~
Ave Maria
@gramlimo
I suggested this song to my daughter for her forthcoming wedding 8 years ago, she was born in 1991 27 years after it was made and had never heard it before. She loved it so much she learned to sing it, booked a recording studio, made a CD and it was played at her wedding whilst she signed the register. To this day when it comes on the radio she immediately bursts into song ! Thank you Julie Rogers.
@leewilson826
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@richardcummins5465
Lovely story!
@Neenoo-cp7ik
First time to hear this Amazing
@johnager1525
I remember Julie Rogers singing this song on top of the pops in 1964 ❤
@frederickherring2284
This is a true classic. WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE?
@user-ze9to3ef1f
Listen to Jody Wayne version. Goosebumps❤❤❤❤❤
@woodchooi8859
An absolute song sung by her for a wedding; never get tired listening her voice singing it. Her singing voice for this song gives you a deep feeling of it.
@geoffreyswan7866
What a truly magnificent voice from a beautiful woman ,One of the many songs from a era of truly talented artists that is gone but not forgotten .Long for those songs that captured a era of beauty and innocence that is sadly disappearing in front of our very eyes,❤❤❤❤❤
@libertyann439
What a great voice!