Garrett has performed across the whole world and has also sung opera and pop classics with Bryan Ferry, The Eurythmics and Mick Hucknall to celebrate the arrival of the new century on Millennium Eve, in the grounds at the Royal Observatory and National Maritime Museum.
She played the lead role of Hanna Glawari, in the Welsh National Opera's production of The Merry Widow, which toured the United Kingdom in 2005. As of November 2006, Garrett was performing as Mother Abbess for six months, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's revival of The Sound of Music.
As a recording artist, Garrett has released eleven solo albums. Many of her albums have received gold and silver status. Soprano in Red received the Gramophone Award for "Best-selling Classical Artist of the Year". Garrett was also a featured artist on the platinum selling Perfect Day single released by the BBC in aid of Children in Need.
Garrett is a member of the board of the English National Opera. In 2002, she was awarded the CBE for services to music.
She is also a presenter on the UK commercial radio station "Classic FM".
Long ago and far away
Lesley Garrett Lyrics
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Life's a four leaf clover.
Sessions of depressions are through.
Every hope I longed for long ago, comes true.
Long ago and far away
I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last!
Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's Lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for
Long ago was you.
The song Long ago and far away by Lesley Garrett is a song of hope and happiness. The opening lines, "Dreary days are over, life's a four-leaf clover, sessions of depression are through," indicate that the singer has come out of a period of sadness and disappointment. The following line, "Every hope I longed for long ago, comes true," suggests that the singer's dreams are finally being realized.
The chorus of the song is about a dream that the singer had long ago and far away. She dreamed of finding someone who would bring sunshine into her life. The dream has now come true, and the singer is overwhelmed with happiness. The lyrics, "Long the skies were overcast, but now the clouds have passed, you're here at last!" suggest that the singer has found the love of her life, and her world has changed for the better.
The song's bridge, "Chills run up and down my spine, Aladdin's Lamp is mine, the dream I dreamed was not denied me," suggests that the singer has found something magical in her life. The reference to Aladdin's Lamp implies that her dreams have come true because of a wish granted. The final line of the bridge, "just one look and then I knew that all I longed for long ago was you," is a declaration of love.
Overall, Lesley Garrett's song Long ago and far away is a message of hope and happiness. The singer's dreams have come true, and she has found the love of her life. The lyrics are a celebration of life and the realization of one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreary days are over.
No more sad, depressing days.
Life's a four leaf clover.
My life is like a lucky clover with good fortune.
Sessions of depressions are through.
No more periods of being unhappy.
Every hope I longed for long ago, comes true.
All my old dreams have become reality.
Long ago and far away
I had a dream a very long time ago.
I dreamed a dream one day
I had a dream which I never stopped wishing for.
And now that dream is here beside me
My dream has finally become a reality.
Long the skies were overcast
For a long time, I was unhappy and felt stuck.
But now the clouds have passed
That sadness has lifted and I feel more positive.
You're here at last!
I finally have someone in my life.
Chills run up and down my spine
I feel happy and excited.
Aladdin's Lamp is mine
I feel like I have achieved something really great.
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
I never gave up on my dream.
Just one look and then I knew
As soon as I saw you, I knew that you were the one.
That all I longed for
Everything that I ever wanted
Long ago was you.
Was to have you in my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern
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