Lynch had many UK hit singles in the early 1960s, including the two top-tens "Up on the Roof" in December 1962 and "You Can Never Stop Me Loving You" in June 1963. In addition, he has written songs for others — notably Small Faces' #3 hit "Sha-La-La-La-Lee" with legendary American songwriter Mort Shuman.
His numerous TV appearances include roles in Celebrity Squares, Room at the Bottom and Curry and Chips as well as minor parts in Z-Cars, The Sweeney, Til Death Us Do Part and Treasure Hunt.
Known for charity work, Lynch has often played in charity football matches and Michael Parkinson's 'Celebrity Cricket' fundraisers.
Whilst on a coach with the Beatles (on tour with Helen Shapiro), Lynch reportedly offered to help them write a song, but quickly became frustrated and criticised their ability to compose music - see From Me to You. Years later he appeared on the cover of Wings 1973 album Band on the Run, along with other celebrities. He attended the funeral of Alan Ball on May 3rd , 2007.
In 2018, Lynch had a concert tour with Jimmy Tarbuck and Anita Harris, as well as appearing in ITV's Last Laugh in Vegas.
Mountain of Love
Kenny Lynch Lyrics
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The way I feel is a doggone pity
Teardrops fallin' down the mountainside
Many times I've been here, many times I've cried
We used to be so happy when we were in love
High on a mountain of love
Night after night I'm a-standin' here alone
Prayin' that you're lonely and you'll come here too
Hopin' just by chance that I'll get a glimpse of you
(Oh yeah!)
Trying hard to find you somewhere up above
High on a mountain of love
The mountain of love, the mountain of love
You should be ashamed
You used to be a mountain of love
But you just changed your name
Way down below there's a half a million people
Somewhere there's a church with a big tall steeple
Inside the church, there's an altar filled with flowers
Wedding bells are ringin' and they should've been ours
That's why I'm so handy, my dream is gone above
High on a mountain of love
(Keep playin' it like it is!)
High on a mountain of love
The mountain of love, the mountain of love
You should be ashamed
You used to be a mountain of love
But you just changed your name
Way down below there's a half a million people
Somewhere there's a church with a big tall steeple
Inside the church, there's an altar filled with flowers
Wedding bells are ringin' and they should've been ours
That's why I'm so lonely, my dream is gone above
High on a mountain of love
High on a mountain of love
High on a mountain of love
High on a mountain of love
Kenny Lynch's "Mountain of Love" is a song about lost love and the pain of separation. The lyrics explore the emotions of a man standing on a mountain, looking down on a city and weeping for the love that he has lost. The first verse paints a picture of a man's heartbreak as he looks down on a city that reminds him of his lost love. The lyrics describe his tears falling down the mountainside, and how many times he has cried in the same place. The man remembers the good old days when he was happy with his lover and they were on top of the world, but now he is alone with only the memories of their love.
The second verse shows the man's obsession with his lost love. He stands on the mountain night after night, weeping his heart out, praying that his lover is also lonely and will come to the mountain. He hopes to get a glimpse of her but knows that it is unlikely. The man tries to find solace in the thought that his love is somewhere up above, high on a mountain of love. The chorus is the same as the intro, emphasizing the man's despair and hopelessness.
The lyrics make use of imagery, showing the man standing on a mountain and the city and church in the distance. The use of repetition and metaphor intensify the emotions conveyed. The song, which was originally recorded by Harold Dorman in 1960, has become a classic and was even covered by the Beach Boys in 1965.
Line by Line Meaning
Standin' on a mountain lookin' down on a city
I am standing on a mountain and looking down at a city.
The way I feel is a doggone pity
I feel really sad.
Teardrops fallin' down the mountainside
I am crying and my tears are falling down the side of the mountain.
Many times I've been here, many times I've cried
I have been to this place many times and I have cried here many times.
We used to be so happy when we were in love
We were really happy when we were in love.
High on a mountain of love
We were really happy and felt like we were on top of the world when we were in love.
Night after night I'm a-standin' here alone
Every night, I am standing here by myself.
Weepin' out my heart till the cold grey dawn
I am crying so much that my heart hurts until the cold grey dawn.
Prayin' that you're lonely and you'll come here too
I am praying that you are lonely and will come to this place as well.
Hopin' just by chance that I'll get a glimpse of you
I am hoping that I will see you by chance.
(Oh yeah!)
Expression of agreement or excitement.
Trying hard to find you somewhere up above
I am trying hard to find you somewhere in the heavens above.
The mountain of love, the mountain of love
This place was once a mountain of love.
You should be ashamed
This place should be ashamed of what it has become.
You used to be a mountain of love
This place used to be a symbol of love and happiness.
But you just changed your name
But now it has changed and become something different.
Way down below there's a half a million people
Down below in the city, there are half a million people.
Somewhere there's a church with a big tall steeple
There is a church somewhere with a big tall steeple.
Inside the church, there's an altar filled with flowers
Inside that church, there is an altar decorated with flowers.
Wedding bells are ringin' and they should've been ours
Wedding bells are ringing and they should have been ringing for us.
That's why I'm so handy, my dream is gone above
That's why I am so lonely, because my dream of being together with you is gone and above in the heavens.
High on a mountain of love
We were really happy and felt like we were on top of the world when we were in love.
(Keep playin' it like it is!)
Expression to keep playing the music as it is.
High on a mountain of love
We were really happy and felt like we were on top of the world when we were in love.
High on a mountain of love
We were really happy and felt like we were on top of the world when we were in love.
High on a mountain of love
We were really happy and felt like we were on top of the world when we were in love.
Lyrics © MORRIS MUSIC, INC.
Written by: Harold Kenneth Dorman
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