He was also musical director for a large number of musicals and other plays, including ones by Noel Coward. After the war, he concentrated on recording, and eventually gave up live performance altogether. He worked with arranger and composer Ronnie Binge, who developed the "cascading strings" sound (also known as the "Mantovani sound").[citation needed] His records were regulars in stores selling hi-fi stereo equipment, as they were produced and arranged for stereo reproduction. In 1952 Binge ceased to arrange for Mantovani, but his distinctive sound remained.
He recorded for Decca until the mid-1950s, and then London Records. He recorded over 50 albums on that label, many of which were top-40 hits. These included Song from Moulin Rouge and Cara Mia, which reached No. 1 in Britain in 1953 and 1954, respectively. The latter was also Mantovani's first U.S. Top Ten hit.
In the United States, between 1955 and 1972, he released over 40 albums with 27 reaching the Top 40 and 11 the Top Ten. His biggest success was with the album Film Encores, which made it to No. 1 in 1957. Similarly, Mantovani Plays Music From 'Exodus' and Other Great Themes made it to No. 2 in 1961 and sold over one million albums.
In 1959, Mantovani starred in his own syndicated television series, Mantovani, which was produced in England and which aired in the United States. 39 episodes were filmed.[1]
Mantovani made his last recordings in 1975.[citation needed]
[edit] Music style and influences
The cascading strings technique developed by Binge became Mantovani's hallmark in such hits arranged by Binge as "Charmaine". Binge developed this technique to replicate the echo experienced in venues such as cathedrals by arrangement alone, in an echo-free surrounding.
Author Joseph Lanza describes Mantovani's string arrangements as the most "rich and mellifluous" of the emerging light music style during the early 1950s. He stated that Mantovani was a leader in the use of new studio technologies to "create sound tapestries with innumerable strings", and that "the sustained hum of Mantovani's reverberated violins produced a sonic vaporizer foreshadowing the synthesizer harmonics of space music."[2]
In 1958 Mantovani and his family bought a holiday home in Bournemouth in Durley Chine Road, then in 1961 acquired a new property in Burton Road (now part of Poole). He moved, finally, to a new home in Martello Road in Poole.
Since his death at a care home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, in 1980, his music has enjoyed a minor revival,[citation needed] with much of his catalogue reappearing on CD and an orchestra bearing his name performing concert tours. The saleability of the Mantovani name is underscored by new recordings being made as the Mantovani Orchestra. Unfortunately[neutrality is disputed], a large number of CDs are also available of unauthorized recordings, billed as Mantovani or Mantovani Orchestra.[citation needed] There have also been CDs released under the Mantovani name of recordings made by others while Mantovani was still alive.[citation needed] Thus, consumers of this music are advised to familiarize themselves with the conductor's discography. Material with the London Records logo on it is apt to be genuine Mantovani, while other recordings are less likely to be actual Mantovani recordings.[citation needed]
The continued popularity of Mantovani's music is evident by the number of original albums which are being released, on labels such as Dutton-Vocalion, and by the many compilations available throughout the world. In 2008, as a result of successful, ongoing CD sales, amongst other contributing factors, the Mantovani Orchestra (performing from the original scores) was recreated for a tremendously successful historical tribute concert, sponsored by Bentley Motors, held at the Lighthouse, in Poole, England, on 27 January, conducted by Sam Newgarth, MBE. Much critical acclaim has led to the planning of a second concert, to take place in January 2009, at the same venue. There are four Mantovani websites in honour of the maestro, a written biography by Colin MacKenzie entitled Mantovani - A Lifetime In Music (ISBN 1-905226-19-5). For further information, please visit http://www.hallowquest.com/mantiindex.htm; http://members3.jcom.home.ne.jp/torumonty; http://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk (re. ticket sales for 31 January 2009). A ten CD set 'The Wonderful World of Mantovani' was released in November 2008 in Japan (a link to the website in Japan may be found by visiting www.hallowquest.com/mantiindex.htm), featuring many rare tracks which have never been released on CD before, in a superbly remastered format, and, following the success of the Mantovani Orchestra's 2008 concert, 'More MANTOVANI Magic' took place at Lighthouse in Poole, England, on 31 January 2009, again conducted by maestro Sam Newgarth MBE. The concert was sponsored by Poole Audi, and also with the generous support of Richard Cox.
My Cherie Amour
Mantovani Lyrics
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My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
That behind that little smile I wore
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Maybe someday, you'll see my face amoung the crowd
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
The lyrics to Mantovani's "My Cherie Amour" express the admiration and longing of someone for their beloved. The song begins by comparing the subject of their affection to a summer day, evoke a sense of warmth and beauty. However, the second line contrasts this image by describing the person as distant as the Milky Way, highlighting the longing and unrequited love. The following lines express the singer's deep affection for their "pretty little one", expressing their desire for a romantic relationship.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of yearning for the attention of the person being sung about. The lyrics express the singer's hope that the person they desire will one day notice them, giving them a chance to share their feelings. The phrase "How I wish that you were mine" is repeated, emphasizing the singer's desire to be with the object of their affection.
The chorus of "My Cherie Amour" is a gentle melody that repeats the song's title. The lyrics express the profound importance of the subject of their affection, describing the person as the only one their heart beats for. The final verse is a message of hope, expressing the idea that one day the singer's beloved will notice and respond to their feelings.
Overall, the lyrics to "My Cherie Amour" explore themes of love, longing, and hope, expressing the deep emotions involved in unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
My beloved is as lovely as a summer day
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
My beloved is so far away, like the milky way in the sky
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
My beloved is a pretty little girl that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
My heart beats only for the girl I love
How I wish that you were mine
I wish that my beloved was mine
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
I have seen my beloved in a cafe or on a crowded street
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
I have been close to my beloved, but she never noticed me
My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
My beloved, please tell me how could you ignore me
That behind that little smile I wore
That behind my small smile, I hid my love for you
Maybe someday, you'll see my face among the crowd
Maybe someday my beloved will recognize me among the crowd
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Maybe someday I will share my beloved's remote thoughts
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
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Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
Oh, my beloved, the pretty little girl that I adore
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy
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