'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.
Love Is Here To Stay
Les Brown Lyrics
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Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we're going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
But our love is here to stay
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay
The lyrics to Les Brown's song "Love Is Here To Stay" convey a message of enduring love. The first two lines make it clear that the love between the two people is not something that is just going to last a year, but it is going to last forever. The next two lines suggest that things like the radio, telephone, and movies may be fleeting, but the love between them will always remain.
As the song continues, Les Brown sings about how they will go a long way together, indicating that despite any obstacles that may come their way, their love will endure. The line "In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble / They're only made of clay" suggests that even physical monuments like mountains and famous landmarks may eventually fall apart, but the love they share will never fade away or lose its strength.
The last two lines are repeated twice, reinforcing the notion that their love is enduring and will continue to thrive in the face of any challenges that may come their way. The lyrics to "Love Is Here To Stay" are a beautiful testament to the power of love, as it perseveres even in the face of change and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very clear, our love is here to stay
There is no doubt that our love will continue to endure over time.
Not for a year but ever and a day
Our love will last for eternity, longer than just a year.
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
Various forms of technology and entertainment that we currently enjoy may not endure, but our love will remain constant.
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Even though other things may come and go, we can always rely on our love to persist.
Together we're going a long, long way
We'll be together through thick and thin, no matter what happens or how long it takes.
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
Even the strongest and most durable structures in the world may eventually fall apart, but our love is not built on such fragile foundations.
But our love is here to stay
Above all else, our love will triumph and endure.
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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