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..
You Are My Lucky Star
Linda Scott Lyrics
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I saw you from afar
Two lovely eyes at me they were gleaming
Beaming I was star struck
You're all my lucky charms I'm lucky in your arms
You've opened heaven's portal here on earth for this poor mortal
You are my lucky star
I saw you from afar
If Garbo is a glamorous creature
You're a four star feature
Though you are never seen
Up on a movie screen
You are my Shearer, Crawford, Hepburn, Harlow and my Garbo
You are my lucky star
The lyrics of Linda Scott's song "You Are My Lucky Star" express the singer's adoration for someone they deem as lucky and special in their life. The singer discusses how they saw this person from afar and was immediately attracted to their lovely eyes that were gleaming and beaming. This person serves as the singer's lucky charm and they feel blessed to be in their arms. The singer suggests that this person has opened heaven's portal for them on earth, making them feel like a fortunate mortal.
The second verse compares this lucky star to legendary Hollywood actresses such as Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Audrey Hepburn, Jean Harlow, and Greta Garbo. The singer believes that their lucky star is just as much of a four-star feature and glamorous creature as these women. Even though their lucky star may never grace the silver screen, they are still just as enchanting and captivating in person.
Overall, Linda Scott's "You Are My Lucky Star" is a sweet and romantic song that showcases the beauty of being lucky in love with someone. It emphasizes the importance of finding someone who makes you feel like the luckiest person in the world, even if they may not be a Hollywood star.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my lucky star
You play a significant role in my life and bring me luck.
I saw you from afar
I noticed you from a distance and was attracted to you.
Two lovely eyes at me they were gleaming
I observed your eyes shining and sparkling when you looked at me.
Beaming I was star struck
I was overwhelmed and captivated by your appearance and charm.
You're all my lucky charms I'm lucky in your arms
Being with you brings me good fortune and happiness.
You've opened heaven's portal here on earth for this poor mortal
You have made my life on earth feel like heaven and given me immense joy.
You are my lucky star
You play a significant role in my life and bring me luck.
If Garbo is a glamorous creature
If Greta Garbo, a famous actress, is considered glamorous and admirable,
You're a four star feature
You are even more impressive and amazing than Garbo.
Though you are never seen
Although you are not a public figure,
Up on a movie screen
Appearing in a movie
You are my Shearer, Crawford, Hepburn, Harlow and my Garbo
You are my ideal person, representing all the famous actresses of that time.
You are my lucky star
You play a significant role in my life and bring me luck.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arthur Freed, Nacio Herb Brown
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