He began his working life as a sailor in the Merchant Navy and, while on leave in New York, entered a talent contest at the famous Radio City Music Hall. He won and after he left the navy tried his hand as a singer in the dance halls of his native Liverpool.
His break came when he joined the Eric Winstone Orchestra and obtained a solo recording contract with Columbia.
He had a string of hits, often covers of American originals, but his career petered out in the early 60s.
He died, possibly of a drugs overdose, in October 1963.
His Grave is located at Anfield Cemetary Liverpool
Stairway of Love
Michael Holliday Lyrics
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Come my love with me (bom-bom)
Take me by the hand (bom-bom)
And we soon will be (bom-bom)
Heaven waits for those who dare to climb (ba-bom)
The stairway of love
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Kiss by kiss we'll go (bom-bom)
Up to paradise (bom-bom)
Darling don't you know (bom-bom)
Heaven only lies (bom-bom)
In the reach of those who dare to climb (ba-bom)
The stairway of love
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Close your eyes, hold me tight
And we'll climb the stairway of love tonight (stairway of love)
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We could touch the stars (bom-bom)
Way up in the blue (bom-bom)
If you'd only say (bom-bom)
Darling I love you (bom-bom)
Heaven waits for those who dare to climb (ba-bom)
The stairway of love
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Close your eyes, hold me tight
And we'll climb the stairway of love tonight (stairway of love)
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We could touch the stars (bom-bom)
Way up in the blue (bom-bom)
If you'd only say (bom-bom)
Darling I love you (bom-bom)
Heaven waits for those who dare to climb (ba-bom)
The stairway of love
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The stairway of love
The song "Stairway of Love" by Michael Holliday is a romantic ballad about climbing the stairs of love to reach paradise with the one you love. The lyrics urge the listener to take the hand of their love and climb the stairway to heaven. The stairway is a metaphor for the journey of love, highlighting the idea that with each kiss, the couple ascends to a higher level of emotion until they reach the ultimate destination of paradise.
The lyrics are simple and straightforward, evoking a sense of romanticism and love. The bombastic drumbeat and the repetitive rhythm of the song add to the dreamy quality, making it pleasant to listen to. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Heaven waits for those who dare to climb the stairway of love," emphasizing the idea that one must take risks in love to experience true, lasting happiness.
Overall, "Stairway of Love" is a sweet, sentimental song capturing the essence of true love and carries a positive message about the beauty and rewards of taking chances in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Come my love with me
I invite you to join me on this journey
Take me by the hand
Let us walk together and hold hands
And we soon will be
We will quickly arrive
In a magic land
We will arrive in a special, enchanted place
Heaven waits for those who dare to climb
A great reward awaits those who are willing to take a risk and pursue love
The stairway of love
This journey to love is like climbing a staircase
Kiss by kiss we'll go
We will move forward and progress romantically with each kiss
Up to paradise
We will ascend to a heavenly, blissful state
Darling don't you know
I want to remind you of something important
Heaven only lies
Our path to true happiness is through love
Close your eyes, hold me tight
Let us embrace each other and be present in the moment
And we'll climb the stairway of love tonight (stairway of love)
We will continue our journey towards love this evening
We could touch the stars
Our love could be limitless and bring us to new heights
Way up in the blue
We could reach new heights in our love
If you'd only say
If only you would tell me
Darling I love you
That you love me too
The stairway of love
Our journey towards love
Contributed by Matthew G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Holt
How right you are Robert! Simple songs, simple lyrics , none of the absolute rubbish now pervading our airway seems. Yes I’m 80 and pleased our music is on YouTube!
Philip Croft
WE SURE ARE
Jayamohan Rajappa
Lovely song with majestic voice
William Henry
What a wonderful voice, so soothing and sweet.
1955Lexie
great song. A true classic.
Robert Wilkinson
A much under- rated UK vocalist. Excellent!!
Edward
Very true. Sadly it seems that only people old enough to have seen him first time around now remember him! Very sad really, considering some of the utter dross now being passed of as music!
Philip Croft
BUT NOT BACK THEN, ONLY POP MUSIC TASTES SHIFTED, AS ALWAYS, AND ALWAYS WILL.
thomas robinson
THIS IS GREAT MUSIC,WITH A GREAT SINGER.
David Walsh
This version is outstanding a great big hit way back in the fifties. A lovely gentle person