Born in 1926, she was the eldest of seven children, and began work at an ea… Read Full Bio ↴Born in 1926, she was the eldest of seven children, and began work at an early age to support the family. She owed her sultry looks to her Spanish father, an amateur accordionist who also played piano in several Liverpool nightclubs.

At the age of twelve she saw an advertisment in the local newspapers for juvenile dancers and passed the audition.

By sixteen [at the hight of the Nazi Blitz-bombing raids on Liverpool she answered another advert, when she managed to secure a job as a singer in the "New Yorker" - a Southport, Merseyside club. She got that job at £5 a week, then shortly afterwards signed up with the Harry Roy Orchestra in London. She moved on from this to work with other bands of the era including that of Edmundo Ros.

By the time she was eighteen war-ravaged London was still a dangerous place to work and she had decided to retire from show business - choosing marriage to an American and a life in Miami in exchange. London was full of American servicemen at the time, one of whom Roza married and off they went to safety in America.

However, this did not last and shortly after WW2 she returned to the UK In 1950 she became lead female singer with the Ted Heath Band, and by 1954 had achieved enough public acclaim to leave the band and pursue a solo recording career on her own.

1956 she married the trumpet player, Ronnie Harris.

She remained a top UK recording artist during the remainder of the 1950s, but her subsequent recordings never recaptured the magic she had shown while with Ted Heath.[citation needed]

She was voted the 'Top British Female Singer' in the New Musical Express' pool winners charts consecutively from 1951 to 1955. Melody Maker readers also voted her their 'Top Girl Singer' in the Dance Band section of their pools in 1951 and 1952.

Her 1953 number one hit record "How Much is that Doggie in the Window?" afforded Roza the privilege of being the first British female singer to top the UK Singles Chart.

On Wednesday March 14, 2001 a Wall of Fame was inaugurated opposite the famous Cavern Club on Mathew Street, in downtown Liverpool, with Roza presiding at the ceremony.

At November 28, 2002, in Liverpool, she gave her last public performance on Radio Merseyside.

Lita Roza died peacefully at home on 14 August 2008, aged 82.

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Lita Roza Lyrics

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Don't worry 'bout me
I'll get along
Forget about me
Just be happy my love

Let's say that our little show is over
And so the story ends
Why not call it a day the sensible way

And still be friends

Look out for yourself
That should be the rule
Give your heart and your love
To whomever you love
Darlin' don't be a fool

Why do we cling to this old faded thing
That used to be
So if you can forget
Then don't worry 'bout me

Why should we cling to some old faded thing
That used to be

So if you can forget
Then you don't worry 'bout me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" by Lita Roza tell the story of a person who is letting go of their past relationship and encouraging their former partner to do the same. Although they are breaking up, the singer is trying to maintain a sense of cordiality by suggesting that they can "still be friends." However, the singer recognizes that it is important to "look out for yourself" and not be foolish with one's heart, suggesting that both parties need to move on and give their love to whomever they choose.

As the song progresses, the singer explains that holding onto a past love that has faded away is not worth the trouble, and that it's better to forget and move on. The lyric, "Why should we cling to some old faded thing that used to be" suggests that life is too short to hold onto something that no longer brings happiness. Ultimately, the singer reassures their former partner that they will be okay and that they should focus on their own happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry 'bout me
I'll be okay without you, so don't stress about my wellbeing

I'll get along
I'll manage to continue living and functioning without you in my life

Forget about me
Don't focus on me, go live your happy life without me

Just be happy my love
I want you to find true happiness, even if that means it's without me

Let's say that our little show is over
Our relationship has come to an end

And so the story ends
Our romantic story has finished and there will be no further chapters

Why not call it a day the sensible way
Let's end things in a rational and mature manner

And still be friends
We can continue to have a platonic relationship without the romantic aspect

Look out for yourself
Take care of yourself and prioritize your own needs and wants

That should be the rule
Focusing on one's own wellbeing should be a universal standard

Give your heart and your love
Share your emotions and affections with someone

To whomever you love
Give that affection to whoever you have romantic feelings for, even if it's not me

Darlin' don't be a fool
Don't make poor decisions or be taken advantage of in the name of love

Why do we cling to this old faded thing
Why do we stubbornly hold onto a relationship that has lost its luster and passion?

That used to be
Our former romantic relationship that has since lost its spark

So if you can forget
If you're able to move on and forget our past relationship

Then don't worry 'bout me
Then there's no need to be concerned about how I'm doing without you

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler

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