'Les Brown and the Band of Renown' brought Doris Day into prominence with their recording of Sentimental Journey in 1945. The release of Sentimental Journey coincided with the end of WWII in Europe and was the homecoming theme for many veterans. They had nine other number-one hit songs, including I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm.
Les Brown and the Band of Renown performed with Bob Hope on radio, stage and TV for almost fifty years. They did 18 USO Tours for American troops around the world, and entertained over three million. Before the Super Bowls were televised, the Bob Hope Christmas Specials were the highest-rated programs in television history. Tony Bennett was "discovered" by Bob Hope and did his first public performance with Les and the Band.
Les Brown and the Band were also the 'house band' for the Dean Martin Variety Show, which ran for ten seasons, and for the Steve Allen show.
Les Brown and the Band of Renown performed with virtually every major performer of their time, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat "King" Cole.
In 2001, Les Brown Jr. became the full-time leader of the Band of Renown. They continue to perform throughout the world and have a regular big band show in Branson, Mo. Les Brown Jr. also hosts a national radio show on the Music Of Your Life network. Les Jr. was a television actor in the 1960s (Gunsmoke, General Hospital, Gilligan's Island), a rock musician and producer who worked with Carlos Santana, and a concert promoter for many country music artists including Merle Haggard and Loretta Lynn. In 2004 Les Brown Jr. received the Ambassador of Patriotism award from the POW Network.
Les Brown Sr. is interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
I Can't Believe You're in Love With Me
Les Brown Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And when you smiled at me,
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
That it was love at sight and
I was right to love you as I do.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
When you are not around.
Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
But when you're by my side I fill with pride
For I'm so proud of you
It all seems too good to me to all be true
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I never knew what they could do.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
In the Les Brown Orchestra's song "Are You Still In Love With Me," the singer is surprised by the fact that their romantic interest reciprocates their love, as expressed in the lyrics "Still I never dreamed that you could love me too." The singer has low self-esteem and believes that their lover is too good for them, as evidenced by the line "I have always placed you far above me. I just can't imagine that you love me." However, when they are together, the singer is filled with pride and happiness, with "eyes of blue," "kisses too," and the overall feeling that it seems too good to be true.
This song is a classic representation of the theme of insecurity in romantic relationships, particularly in the early stages of a new relationship. The singer is hesitant to believe that their love interest could truly reciprocate their feelings because they view their love interest as being of a higher status or worth than themselves. However, as the song progresses, the singer gains confidence in their relationship and allows themselves to feel happiness, even if it seems too good to be true.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday you came my way,
You entered my life and caught my attention.
And when you smiled at me,
Your smile pleased me and aroused emotions in me.
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
I had a feeling of excitement and joy in my heart.
That it was love at sight and
I realized that I felt love for you at first sight.
I was right to love you as I do.
I believe I made the right choice in loving you.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
But I never expected that you could also love me in return.
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I am drawn to your blue eyes and the affection you show me.
I never knew what they could do.
I never imagined the effect your eyes and kisses could have on me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
You share your love for me with everyone you talk to.
I'm on your mind each place we go
You think of me wherever we go together.
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
Others are surprised that you could be in love with someone like me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I have always considered you to be superior to me in some way.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
It is hard for me to accept that you actually love and care for me.
And after all is said and done,
After everything that has happened between us.
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I consider myself fortunate to have you in my life.
Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
My days are gloomy and sad without you.
When you are not around.
Your absence leaves me feeling lonely and empty.
Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
Everything seems to go wrong for me when you are not with me.
But when you're by my side I fill with pride
When you are with me, I feel proud and happy.
For I'm so proud of you
I am proud of who you are and what you do.
It all seems too good to me to all be true
Sometimes it feels like our love is too perfect to be real.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
I am still amazed that you love me despite my flaws.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP
Written by: CLARENCE GASKILL, JIMMY MC HUGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind