Gone With the Wind
Lennie Hayton and His Orchestra Lyrics
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And I dream of you yet
With the wind and the rain in your hair
I held you tight
And you whispered "good night"
With the wind and the rain in your hair
That vision of you standing there
Oh, there in the mist
How you sighed when we kissed
With the wind and the rain in your hair
Now it will be my favorite memory
That vision of you standing there
Mm, there in the mist
How you sighed when we kissed
With the wind and the rain in your hair
The song "Gone with the Wind" by Lennie Hayton and His Orchestra is a beautiful ballad about a lover reminiscing about a night spent with their beloved. The lyrics describe how the image of the lover with wind and rain in their hair has become a beautiful memory that the singer cherishes. The song's music itself is melancholic and soothing, making it a classic love song that has stood the test of time.
The first two lines indicate that the lovers met recently, and the encounter was intense and unforgettable, given that the singer is still dreaming about it. The phrase "with the wind and the rain in your hair" is repeated throughout the song, increasing the sentimentality of the song. It represents the lovers' vulnerability and beauty amidst the chaos and unpredictability of nature. Their embrace was intimate, and the singer recounts how they whispered good night, and how the memory has become their favorite. The "mist" described in the fourth stanza could represent the uncertainty of the future, but the lovers were fully in the moment and locked in a heartwarming kiss.
Overall, "Gone with the Wind" is a dreamy and nostalgic song about a love that has come and gone, but the memory of it lives on. The wind and the rain, elements of nature which we cannot control, serve as metaphors for the uncontrollable aspects of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night we met
I had the pleasure of meeting you last night
And I dream of you yet
You are in my thoughts even now
With the wind and the rain in your hair
The elements made your beauty even more striking
I held you tight
I embraced you with all my strength
And you whispered "good night"
You bid me farewell in a soft voice
Now it will be my favorite memory
I treasure this moment more than anything else
That vision of you standing there
The image of you standing before me
Oh, there in the mist
Amidst the foggy setting
How you sighed when we kissed
I recall the sound of your contented sigh as we kissed
With the wind and the rain in your hair
Nature's elements added to the romantic ambiance
Now it will be my favorite memory
I hold this memory above all others
Mm, there in the mist
Ah, I can still see it clearly
How you sighed when we kissed
Your sigh was music to my ears
With the wind and the rain in your hair
The weather couldn't dampen our love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLARA EDWARDS, JACK LAWRENCE
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icecreamforcrowhurst
Many of the early white jazz singers never quite got in the pocket but this singer has a good time feel. Relaxed but not stilted, with a gentle swing. Check out the recording from the same year with Larry Cotton singing and you’ll hear what I mean.
jja kiefte
Might the clarinetist be Artie Shaw? Sounds a lot like him....
The78Prof
The common discographies don't identify the clarinetist for these 1937 Hayton sessions, but it's unlikely to be Shaw as he had begun leading his own band the previous year.
Trombonology Erstwhile
Though this beautiful song remains to this day a favorite improvisational vehicle for jazz players, I've always felt that early versions failed to treat it with the respect it deserved and tended to sound as if they had been merely casually tossed off -- with the exception of Maxine Sullivan's. Paul Barry's sound always reminds me a bit of Bob Crosby's, although his vibrato is not nearly so obnoxious.
Swingman 56
This tune is a prime example of our earlier discussion about Sinatra's Capitol Years. He sang this one in his "Only the Lonely " album from '58,with Nelson Riddle. Brilliant piece of work.
Trombonology Erstwhile
@Swingman 56 Do you have a favorite among Frank's Capitol albums? For me, it's tough to choose, as I like both the very pensive albums and also the upbeat ones. Probably Swingin' Lovers for the latter category and either Only The Lonely or No One Cares for the former. ... And, of course, his album covers were always fantastic. I miss the days when those covers were a big deal!
Swingman 56
@Trombonology Erstwhile Well,once again,our likes are very much," in tune"! My favorite of Frank's hip lps is also "Songs For Swingin' Lovers",with "I've Got You Under My Skin ",being the highlight for me. "In the Wee Small Hours",is the definitive pensive album,with the title tune just blowing me away, each time I listen to it.
bplatt1069
I would love to have public aesthetic sensibilities return to this level of style and sophistication. Today’s popular music is fueled by an edgy and ugly quality, which I find completely unappealing.
icecreamforcrowhurst
Public sensibilities will continue to evolve but a great melody never dies.