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.
Hey There
Mantovani and His Orchestra Lyrics
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In the solitary gloom I call to myself
Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes
Love never made a fool of you, you used to be too wise
Hey there, you on that high-flyin' cloud
Though he won't throw a crumb to you, you think some day he'll come to you
He has you dancin' on a string, break it and he won't care
Won't you take this advice I hand you like a mother
Or are you not seein' things too clear
Are you too much in love to hear
Is it all goin' in one ear and out the other
Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes [Are you talking to me?]
Love never made a fool of you [Not until now]
You used to be too wise [Yes, I was once]
Will you take this advice I hand you like a mother
Or am I not seein' things too clear
Are you just too far gone to hear
Is it all goin' in one ear and out the other
The song "Hey There" by Mantovani and His Orchestra is a classic ballad that speaks about unrequited love and the pain it can cause. The lyrics tell the story of someone who is alone in their room and talking to themselves about their unrequited love. They call out to the person they love, who they see as on a pedestal with stars in their eyes. The song speaks to the listener, urging them to let go of this unrequited love and not get caught up in the idea of love and the false hope it can bring. The advice offered in the lyrics is to forget about the person, who the singer refers to as having their nose in the air and 'dancing on a string'. The singer wants the listener to avoid being taken advantage of and led on by this person, and instead to move on and find love.
The song's message can be seen as one of strength and empowerment, encouraging listeners to let go of love that will never be returned and to focus on finding their own happiness. The lyrics show the pain that can come from not heeding this advice and becoming too caught up in the idea of unrequited love. The use of motherly advice in the song adds a sense of care and guidance, creating a sense of comfort and reassurance to those listening.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately when I'm in my room all by myself
Recently, when I am all alone in my room
In the solitary gloom I call to myself
In the darkness and solitude, I speak to myself
Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes
Hello, you who are dreaming and hopeful
Love never made a fool of you, you used to be too wise
You were once smart enough to not let love deceive you
Hey there, you on that high-flyin' cloud
Hello, you who are living in a fantasy world
Though he won't throw a crumb to you, you think some day he'll come to you
Even though he does not show affection for you, you believe that he will be with you someday
Better forget him, him with his nose in the air
It is better to abandon him, who is stuck up
He has you dancin' on a string, break it and he won't care
He controls you like a puppet, and he won't care if you leave
Won't you take this advice I hand you like a mother
Will you not heed my advice, like a concerned mother?
Or are you not seein' things too clear
Or perhaps you are not understanding the situation correctly?
Are you too much in love to hear
Are you too enamored to listen?
Is it all goin' in one ear and out the other
Is my advice falling on deaf ears?
Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes [Are you talking to me?]
Hello, you who are still lost in your dreams [Are you addressing me?]
Love never made a fool of you [Not until now]
Love never tricked you before [Until this situation]
You used to be too wise [Yes, I was once]
You were once too knowledgeable and careful [That is true]
Will you take this advice I hand you like a mother
Will you follow my guidance, like a caring mother?
Or am I not seein' things too clear
Or maybe I am not assessing the situation accurately?
Are you just too far gone to hear
Are you too deeply involved to listen?
Is it all goin' in one ear and out the other
Is everything I say being ignored?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORG CHRISTIAN DOLIVO, GREG FIELDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@javierchulopez2474
Bellísimos videos , una delicia ver dirigir a Mantovani y su orquesta.
@LanceHarding
Awesome performance Love Mantovani thank you.
@vinylimpressions
Love these DVD collections. To think they'd never have been seen again if it wasn't for the amazing restoration work on the TV Specials. Thank you.
@richardpeterson1398
46 musicians 34 strings, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 5 woodwinds, including a French Horn, an accordion, a guitar, and one percussionist. Hey! are you missing a harp? I don’t see a HARP.