He was performing very much in the rock n roll piano style of his cousin Jerry Lee Lewis (and another cousin, the Reverend Jimmy Swaggart). He formed his own label, Astro in 1964 and cut an album named after a Lewis success "Down the Line". Re-issued on Paula, the album was a regional hit. The big time, however, continued to elude him although he had a minor hit with "Now I Can Live Again" from the album. At an Astro session he laid down a version of George Morgan's old hit "Room Full of Roses" which attracted airplay locally and was picked up for national release by Hugh Heffner's Playboy label. It hit No. 1 in the Country charts. After 12 further hits with the label, Playboy was taken over by Epic and Gilley moved there for his most consistent run of album and singles success.
He was now performing straight-up piano-led Country material. Gradually, he moved towards a more pop-orientated sound in the 1980s, which brought him further success on not just the Country charts, but also the Pop charts. Before that, however, he had a string of Country hits throughout the 70s, often revivals like "I Overlooked An Orchid" (Carl Smith - No. 1, 1974), "City Lights" (Bill Anderson - No. 1 1975), "Window Up Above" (George Jones - No. 1 1975), "Bring It On Home" (Sam Cooke - No. 1 1976). His mix of rockabilly, honky tonk and uptown Country provided more hits with "Chains of Love" (No. 9, 1977) "Honky Tonk Memories" (No. 4, 1977) and "Here Comes The Hurt Again" (No. 9,1978).
In all, Gilley had 33 Top 10 singles, 17 of which reached No. 1, on the US Country chart between 1974 and 1986. Amongst the biggest hits were "Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time,"(No. 1) "Overnight Sensation" (No. 7, both 1976), remakes of the Ben E King hit "Stand By Me" and Buddy Holly's "True Love Ways" (both No. 1s in 1980).
In 1971 he lent his name to the opening the famous country nightclub Gilley's in Pasadena, Texas. His career received a big boost when both the club and his music featured prominently in the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy". The soundtrack included the Buddy Holly cover which went to No. 1. The club closed in 1989 and the building was heavily damaged by arson later that year. A new Gilley's club opened in 2003 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. And Gilley's Theatre and Diner in Branson saw the singer take up a successful residency in that Missouri city.
His most recent successful recording activity was in 1988 when he released "Chasin' Rainbows" on Airborne which produced his last Top 40 single to date when "She Reminded Me Of You" reached No 23 in the Country charts.
In July 2009, Gilly suffered a back injury in a fall and was airlifted to Houston for medical treatment but subsequently returned to Branson and performing in his theatre there. He has a Facebook information page on which he sends regular video messages to members. A recent joint biography about the three cousins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggert and Mickey, called "Unconquered" by J D Davis is a must for any fan of their music, rock n roll, Country and gospel music.
Breathless
Mickey Gilley Lyrics
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If I can hold then let me squeeze
My heart goes around and round
My love comes a tumblin' down
You leave me, breathtess.
Well, I shake all over and you know why
I am sure its love honey thats no lie
You know I burn like a wooden flame
You leave me, breathless.
OOOhhh baby, crazy
Your much to much, I can't love you enough
Well now, It's alright to hold me tight
But when you love, me love me right.
Come on baby, now don't be sheigh
This love was meant for you and I
Wind, rain, through the snow,
I'm gonna be where ever you go
You leave me, breathless.
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Well ohhhh baby, crazy
Your much to much, I can't love you enough
Well, It's alright to hold me tight
But when you love, me love me right.
Come on baby, now don't be sheigh
This love was meant for you and I
Wind, rain, through the snow,
I'm gonna be where ever you go
You leave me, breathless...
The lyrics to Mickey Gilley's song "Breathless" tell the story of a love that is overwhelming and all-consuming. The singer pleads with their lover not to tease them and to let them hold and squeeze them. The singer's heart is constantly spinning and their love is tumbling down around them. The lover leaves the singer breathless, shaking all over, and burning like a flame. The singer is crazy about their lover and can't get enough of them. They want their lover to love them right and not be shy, as their love is meant to be. The singer promises to follow their lover through any conditions, including wind, rain, and snow, as they leave the singer breathless.
The lyrics of "Breathless" are a perfect example of the intensity of young love. The singer is passionate and impulsive, wanting their lover to reciprocate their feelings fully. They are unable to control their emotions and are swept away by their love. The song is upbeat, and the music emphasizes the joyful, dizzying feeling of being in love. The chorus of "Breathless" is catchy and easy to sing along to, making it a classic love song that is sure to be loved by generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
If you love me then please don't tease
If you truly have feelings for me, please don't play games or give me false hope.
If I can hold then let me squeeze
If we have physical intimacy, let me show my affection and love by holding and squeezing you tightly.
My heart goes around and round
My emotions and feelings for you are constantly changing and swirling, making it hard to keep up or make sense of them.
My love comes a tumblin' down
When I am with you, I fall head over heels and can't control my feelings for you.
You leave me, breathless.
When you are near me or when I think of you, it takes my breath away and I am left in a state of awe and admiration.
Well, I shake all over and you know why
My whole body trembles with excitement and anticipation when I am around you, and you know the effect you have on me.
I am sure its love honey thats no lie
I am confident that what I feel for you is true and genuine love, and I am not just saying that to impress you.
'Cause when you call my name
Just hearing you say my name sends chills down my spine and makes me feel special and loved.
You know I burn like a wooden flame
My passion and desire for you consumes me, just like a wooden flame catches fire and burns brightly.
OOOhhh baby, crazy
Oh baby, you drive me crazy with desire and excitement.
Your much to much, I can't love you enough
You are too amazing and wonderful for me to adequately express how much I love you.
Well now, It's alright to hold me tight
It is perfectly okay to be physically close with me and hold me tightly, as it makes me feel loved and secure.
But when you love, me love me right.
When we are together, please make sure that you love me in the right way and that our feelings align for a proper relationship.
Come on baby, now don't be sheigh
Don't be shy, my love. Let's embrace our feelings for each other and enjoy the moment.
This love was meant for you and I
Our love was meant to be, and we are meant to be together in this moment and beyond.
Wind, rain, through the snow,
No matter what happens in life or what obstacles we face, my love for you will endure through any type of weather or situation.
I'm gonna be where ever you go
I will always be by your side, no matter where your journey in life takes you.
You leave me, breathless...
Even with all these words and feelings, you still leave me speechless and in awe. You take my breath away.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Shankar Mahadevan, Akhtar Javed
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Jean-Bernard LALANNE
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