Born in Chicago, Illinois, in the late 1930s, she joined the band of her ol… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Chicago, Illinois, in the late 1930s, she joined the band of her older half-sister, Ina Ray Hutton, singing under the name of Elaine Merritt. In 1941 she joined Charlie Spivak's band as a member of a vocal group, The Stardusters (along with Glenn Calyon, Curt Purnell and Dick Wylder). The Spivak orchestra and the Stardusters appeared in a Betty Grable film, Pin-Up Girl, in 1943. She had two hits as a member of The Stardusters, "This Is No Laughing Matter" and "Brother Bill", and also made a solo hit recording, "Dreamsville, Ohio".

In 1944, when Jo Stafford left The Pied Pipers to go solo, June replaced her in that group. With the Pipers, she recorded a number of hits: "Lily Belle", "Mam'selle", "In the Middle of May", "My Happiness", and the Pipers' trademark song, "Dream". In 1945, she dubbed the singing voice for Vera-Ellen in the film Wonder Man.

In 1950 she left the group to become a soloist. The next year she married orchestra leader Axel Stordahl. Her recordings for Capitol Records were backed up by Stordahl's orchestra. In 1953 she had three charted hits on Capitol: "Say You're Mine Again", "No Stone Unturned", and "For the First Time".

On her death in 1973, at the age of 53, June Hutton was buried in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California next to her husband.

Until the Real Thing Comes Along
June Hutton Lyrics

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I'd wait for you
I'd slave for you
I'd be a beggar or a knave for you
If that isn't love, it will have to do
Until the real thing comes along

I'd gladly move
The earth for you

To prove my love, dear
And it's worth for you
If that isn't love, it will have to do
Until the real thing comes along

With all the words, dear, at my command
I just can't make you understand
I'll always love you darling
Come what may
My heart is yours
What more can I say?

I'd sigh for you
I'd cry for you
I'd tear the stars down from the sky for you
If that isn't love, it will have to do
Until the real thing comes along

I'd sigh for you
I'd cry for you
I'd tear the stars down from the sky for you

If that isn't love, it will have to do
Until the real thing comes along

Overall Meaning

The song Until the Real Thing Comes Along, sung by June Hutton, is a love song about someone who is deeply in love and is willing to go to great lengths to prove it. The lyrics express the writer's willingness to do anything for their loved one, even if what they can offer may not be enough. The opening verse portrays a strong sense of devotion to the person they love. They say they would wait, slave, beg, or be a knave for this person, suggesting they are willing to sacrifice everything for love.

In the second verse, the writer proclaims that they would move the earth for their loved one to prove their worth. However, even with all the love and dedication they confess, they still feel inadequate as they sing the line "If that isn't love, it will have to do until the real thing comes along." This line shows their doubt about their abilities and that they feel they are not enough for the person they love.

The bridge talks about how the writer struggles to put their feelings into words and make their loved one understand the extent of their love. However, they reassure their loved one that they will always love them no matter what. The final verse then repeats the themes of the previous verses, adding an even stronger sense of devotion and willingness to go to any lengths to prove their love.

Line by Line Meaning

I'd wait for you
I am willing to be patient and wait for you.

I'd slave for you
I am willing to work tirelessly for you and your needs.

I'd be a beggar or a knave for you
I am willing to put aside my pride and status for you.

If that isn't love, it will have to do
If my actions and sacrifices aren't enough to show my love, then I don't know what else to do.

Until the real thing comes along
Until I find someone who loves me for who I am and can reciprocate my feelings, I will continue to wait and dedicate myself to you.

I'd gladly move
I am willing to take drastic measures for you.

The earth for you
I am willing to move mountains for you and your happiness.

To prove my love, dear
I want to demonstrate and prove my unconditional and unwavering love for you.

And it's worth for you
Any sacrifice or effort is worth it for you and our relationship.

With all the words, dear, at my command
Despite my ability to express my love through words, it still seems as if I can't make you understand the depth of my feelings.

I just can't make you understand
I am finding it difficult to make you comprehend the extent of my love for you.

I'll always love you darling
My love for you is eternal and never-ending.

Come what may
Regardless of what obstacles and challenges come our way, my love for you will never change.

My heart is yours
I have given you my heart and trust you to handle it with care.

What more can I say?
I have expressed and confirmed my love for you in every way possible.

I'd sigh for you
I would willingly let out a heavy, longing breath for you.

I'd cry for you
I am willing to shed tears for you and your happiness.

I'd tear the stars down from the sky for you
I am willing to go to extreme lengths to show you how much I love you and how far I am willing to go for you.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alberta Nichols, L.E. Freeman, Mann Holiner, Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin

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