Michael Bublé’s introduction to the music of the swing era came to him through his grandfather, who filled his grandson’s ears with the sounds of The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and others. As Bublé eagerly absorbed the recordings, he began to realize that he wanted to be a singer and that this style of music, virtually foreign to his own generation, was what he wanted to perform.
With his grandfather’s assistance, Bublé soon learned a whole catalog of tunes and gained experience and exposure by singing as a guest with several local bands. While still in his teen years, he won the Canadian Youth Talent Search, released several independent albums, and performed in a musical review titled Swing that traveled across the U.S. It wasn’t long before Bublé was introduced to Grammy-winning producer David Foster during a famous Canadian wedding of Brian Mulroney’s daughter Caroline Mulroney. He later signed his first major recording contract with Reprise Records after that encounter.
The two Canadians began work on a debut album that would incorporate Bublé’s aptitude for pop standards into songs that spanned several decades. His self-titled debut disc was released in early 2003, and featured jazzy takes on old standards like “Fever” and “The Way You Look Tonight” as well as newer classics like “Moondance” and “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”.
He finished off 2003 with an EP of holiday material, Let It Snow, and began 2004 with the live CD/DVD set Come Fly With Me. In 2005, It’s Time was a number one hit in Canada, Japan, Italy, and Australia, and made the top ten of both the UK and US. Later that year he released the live album Caught in the Act. More recently, Michael received a 2010 Grammy Award for 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' for 'Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden.
I'll Be Seeing You
Michael Bublé Lyrics
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In all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day through
In that small cafe
The park across the way
The children's carousel
The wishing well
I'll be seeing you
Through every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
I'll be seeing you
Through every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
The lyrics of Michael Bublé's "I'll Be Seeing You" speak to the enduring power of love and memory, as the singer promises to see his beloved in every old familiar place and in every beautiful summer day. The song is rooted in the nostalgia of the past, with mentions of a small café, a park, a children's carousel, a chestnut tree, and a wishing well. However, although the specificity of these locations may be lost on some, the sentiment behind them - of finding traces of a lost love in the most unlikely of places - is a universal experience that many can relate to.
As the song progresses, the singer goes on to promise that he will find his beloved in the morning sun and when the night is new, meaning that he will always keep the memory of the person close to him, even when they are physically apart. He speaks of looking at the moon, but it is clear that what he really sees is the face of his love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be seeing you
I will keep on imagining, picturing and reminiscing about you
In all the old familiar places
In all the places which are familiar to me and where we spent good moments together
That this heart of mine embraces
Those places which are close to my heart and where sentimental and emotional memories are kept
All day through
Every single moment of the day
In that small cafe
That small cafe where we used to enjoy our coffee and talk about life
The park across the way
The park which stands opposite the cafe where we used to spend time with each other
The children's carousel
The carousel where we used to go on rides and laugh together
The chestnut tree
That chestnut tree where we sat down and talked for what felt like ages
The wishing well
That wishing well where we tossed coins and wished for each other's happiness
Through every lovely summer's day
Every single beautiful summer day which will always remind me of you
In everything that's light and gay
In everything that is joyous, pleasant and lively, I will see you in my memories
I'll always think of you that way
I will always think of you in a positive and happy way
I'll find you in the morning sun
When I see the morning sun, I will remember the warmth and light of our love
And when the night is new
When each night begins, and darkness appears, I will remember how we used to talk all night long
I'll be looking at the moon
When I gaze upon the moon, I will think of how we used to marvel at its beauty together
But I'll be seeing you
Through all of these moments and every other one, I will see you in my heart and my memory
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Muffett53
This brings back the times when my folks would go get dressed up and go dance. Back when couples stayed in love and stayed married...for better or worse. No abuse. Just the argument once in awhile about stuff. Sitting and watching one tv ...together as a family. Eating at the dinner table. Going somewhere to picnic or swim. Camping. The beach. Going to the grandparents for the holidays. All the kids opening presents. The romance of the times. Love this song.
@nancydemoss7904
I just came across this song and post. Muffett's comment made me sad that all of that with family is long gone for me. 😭
@danp4456
@@nancydemoss7904
They’re in all the familiar places and will be there forever. Cherish the times with the family that’s here. They’ll be saying the same about you some day. Life is short, love lasts forever.
@nancydemoss7904
@@danp4456 They live in my heart and my memories now.
@claraedouwesdekker6389
I am a grandmother. I used to get dressed up, and went dancing with my husband. And the pain of death is that life goes on. Thank heavens we have beautiful music to remind us of wonderful times, long ago and far away. And when one closes one’s eyes - there you are! Back in that magical place 🌷
@jocelynmanabat1983
I have that same experience with Muffet's.,when I was young😍😍😍
@normakalberer8514
When I hear this song, I think of the Greatest Generation and the sacrifices they made in the War. My dad was an American soldier during WWII and this song" I'll Be Seeing You" with the melody embraces the memories of that time and such beautiful lyrics.
@flyannapolis68
This is REAL talent! Music that is timeless and he is helping to keep it alive.
@benking4367
I was born in the early 60’s but even as a kid , this song always has a place in my heart and is still there
@kcope001
My grandma always said she remembered this song playing on the jukebox at the bus station when her brother left for World War II. This song always made her cry.