Linda Scott (born Linda Joy Sampson June 1, 1945) was a pop singer from act… Read Full Bio ↴Linda Scott (born Linda Joy Sampson June 1, 1945) was a pop singer from active in the early to mid 1960’s. Her biggest hit was the 1961 million-selling hit "I've Told Every Little Star". She went on to place 12 songs on the charts over the next 4 years, the last being 'Who’s Been Sleeping In My Bed,' which was one of the first collaborations between the legendary writing team of Hal David and Burt Bacharach.

Born in Queens, New York, Linda Scott was still in high school when she auditioned for Arthur Godfrey's radio show on CBS in 1959. After having won a place on the show, Linda and other young performers became regular guests on the show. During the show's run the young singer came to the attention of Epic records and Linda made her recording debut (singing as Linda Sampson) with the single 'In-Between Teen'.

In 1961 she signed with the Canadian-American label, a label that had struck gold with the Santo & Johnny single 'Sleep Walk'. Though still in high school, the label changed her performing name to Linda Scott producing and releasing the hit 'I've Told Every Little Star'. The song was originally written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern and was first used in the 1932 production of 'Music In The Air'. That year Scott had a total of 3 top 20 hits. She also wrote some of her own music, unusual for the time, including 'Three Guesses' which was the B side of 'I've Told Every Little Star' The next year she recorded for both Canadian-American records and it’s sister label Congress records. She also appeared in 'Don't Knock The Twist' starring Chubby Checker singing Yessiree'.

Though she released several more singles over the next 3 years they were less and less successful. Her last chart appearance was 'Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed' released in January 1964, the same month the Beatles made their first chart appearance.

In 1965 she became a cast member of the TV rock show ‘Where the Action is’ which she co-hosted with singer Steve Alaimo. Scott's last recording, 'They Don't Know You', was released in 1968 on RCA records and Scott quit show business soon after to pursue studies in theology. She was an army medical laboratory technician for two years and later received a degree in Theology from Kingsway Christian College and Theological Seminary in Des Moines.

The Complete Hits of Linda Scott was released by Bay area Eric records and “I’ve Told Every Little Star” was included in director David Lynch’s film Mulholland Dr..

Bermuda
Linda Scott Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Down in Bermuda
Paradise for two
I lost my lover
There on the blue

We went sailing
On a coral sea
Starlit waters

My darling and me

Time was endless
Love sang its song
We dreamed of tomorrow
Now he is gone

I see his lips
In the coral
I see his eyes
In the water blue
I see his hair
In the glowing sunlight
A vision clear
Calling me near

In Bermudan waters
Oh, so clear and cold
I await my loved one
As I grow old

I await my loved one
As I grow old

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Linda Scott's song "Bermuda" describe a love story that takes place in the beautiful setting of Bermuda. The singer talks about their time spent there with their lover, sailing on a coral sea and dreaming of tomorrow. However, the song takes a tragic turn as the singer reveals they have lost their lover while on this idyllic island. The imagery used to describe their loss is poignant, as they see their lover's lips, eyes, and hair in the coral, water, and sunlight. The singer is left longing for their loved one, waiting for them in the clear and cold Bermudan waters as they grow old.

The lyrics of "Bermuda" are a powerful expression of love, loss, and grief. The setting of Bermuda, with its crystal-clear waters and idyllic scenery, provides a stunning backdrop for this tragic romance. The song speaks to the universal experience of love and loss, and the painful longing one can feel for someone who is gone. The haunting imagery used in the song creates a sense of longing and sadness that lingers long after the song has ended.

Line by Line Meaning

Down in Bermuda
Referring to a distinct geographical location, seemingly where the events of the song occur.

Paradise for two
A romantic setting, often chosen for couples to unwind and spend quality time together.

I lost my lover
The singer has lost her romantic partner, likely due to circumstantial or emotional reasons.

There on the blue
The ocean is referenced as the setting for her lover's departure. 'Blue' being symbolic of sadness, grief or loneliness.

We went sailing
The two lovers are portrayed enjoying a recreational activity together.

On a coral sea
Coral sea likely refers to the Great Barrier Reef or some other similar location for vivid imagery reasons. The sea is seen as being romantic and representing their love for each other.

Starlit waters
The setting is a beautiful one where stars reflect off the water and become an integral part of the lovers' memory.

My darling and me
The two lovers are connected in this moment and within this stanza, their relationship appears to be idyllic.

Time was endless
The lovers felt as though they had so much time, perhaps they thought their love was unbreakable.

Love sang its song
This is the personification of love, as though it's a separate entity acting as the music to their love story.

We dreamed of tomorrow
The future was bright and filled with possibilities in the eyes of the two lovers, leading them to plan on their future together.

Now he is gone
There is a revelation of sadness and heartbreak. The lover is no longer with the singer, leaving her alone and distraught.

I see his lips
The singer is going through a grieving process, and talks about the ways she remembers her lover in detail – first starting with his lips

In the coral
A reference to the location of the incident where the partner was lost

I see his eyes
The singer sees her partner's face in the water. She's still haunted with memories of him.

In the water blue
'Water blue' represents the melancholy that lies within her heart, personifying it as the ocean.

I see his hair
More detailed memories of her partner, encapsulated in more vivid imagery.

In the glowing sunlight
Sunlight typically evokes a sense of safety, happy memories, and warmth, however, her memories still make her feel isolated and cold.

A vision clear
The singer remembers vividly and can see her lover in her own vivid memories.

Calling me near
The singer feels as if it is a sign for her to go back to the location and to reconcile with what's happened.

In Bermudan waters
Similar to the start of the song. The artist refers directly to the location that caused the traumatic memory.

Oh, so clear and cold
A setting so clear and unaltered that it brings back conflicting memories for the singer. She feels cold and alone in her grief.

I await my loved one
The singer is still haunted by the memory and is waiting for a resolution or closure. She never truly accepts the loss of her lover.

As I grow old
Time has passed since the incident, and the artist is still grappling with loss and what could have been. It could also indicate how, though the singer has aged, perhaps the memory and pain of losing a lover has never truly decreased.

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Lowlights Pubilshing
Written by: JONATHAN HOWARD FUGLER, MICHAEL JAMES BRYANT, MICHAEL JAMES TOURNIER

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS