Her career peaked in the late 1960s with a string of pop music hits. Her best-known hit, These Boots Are Made for Walkin' - which popularized and made her synonymous with Go-Go boots - was written by Lee Hazlewood. These Boots... has been covered by many artists such as Geri Halliwell, Megadeth, Jessica Simpson, Lil' Kim, Little Birdy, Billy Ray Cyrus, Crispin Hellion Glover and KMFDM.
Nancy also co-starred in a number of films, including Roger Corman's The Wild Angels with Peter Fonda and Bruce Dern, and Speedway with Elvis Presley, made guest appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, and starred in a number of television specials, most notable among them the 1967 Emmy Award-winning special "Movin' with Nancy", in which she appeared with her father and his Rat Pack pals Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.. In the 1970s, she slowed down her musical activity and ceased acting in order to concentrate on being a wife and mother. She returned to the studio in 1981 to record a country album with Mel Tillis called, Mel & Nancy.
At the age of 54, she posed for Playboy in their May 1995 issue, released a new CD, One More Time, and made guest appearances on TV shows to promote the new material.
Most Recently, the song Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) (originally recorded by Cher) was used on the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino's hit Kill Bill.
On July 28, 2006, for the film Another Gay Movie (2006), she released the song "Another Gay Sunshine Day" from the Another Gay Movie Soundtrack.
Younger Than Springtime
Nancy Sinatra Lyrics
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Softer than starlight are you;
Warmer than winds of June are the gentle lips you gave me.
Gayer than laughter are you,
Sweeter than music are you;
Angel and lover, heaven and earth,
Are you to me.
And fill my heart, as now they do,
Younger than springtime am I,
Gayer than laughter am I,
Angel and lover, heaven and earth,
Am I with you.
The lyrics of Nancy Sinatra's "Younger than Springtime" are a testament to the overwhelming power of love. The words explore the feeling of being in love with someone who is so much more than just a lover, someone who is also an angel, heaven and earth. The first verse sets the tone with its imagery of the seasons: "Younger than springtime are you, softer than starlight are you; warmer than winds of June are the gentle lips you gave me." The second verse adds to the already dreamlike quality of the song, with "gayer than laughter are you, sweeter than music are you."
The third verse is where the song reaches its climax. As the singer is held in the arms of their lover, they feel a sense of total completeness. They are younger than springtime, more carefree than laughter itself. What's interesting about this song is its ambiguity. It's not clear whether the singer is male or female, and the lyrics are so emotionally charged that they can be interpreted in many different ways. However, the song itself stands as a testament to the power of love, and the way it can transport us to a higher realm of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Younger than springtime are you
You are youthful and full of life, just like the season of spring.
Softer than starlight are you
You possess a gentle and delicate presence, much like the softness of starlight.
Warmer than winds of June are the gentle lips you gave me
Your kisses are tender and loving, exuding a warm feeling that is akin to a gentle, June breeze.
Gayer than laughter are you
You emit a joyous and carefree demeanor, much like the sound of laughter.
Sweeter than music are you
Your presence is comforting and pleasant, much like the sweetness of music.
Angel and lover, heaven and earth, are you to me
You are the embodiment of all that is pure and loving, encompassing both an angelic and passionate nature.
And when your youth and joy invade my arms and fill my heart, as now they do
When I am with you, your youthful and joyful spirit fills me with happiness and love.
Younger than springtime am I
When I am with you, I feel a sense of youth and vitality.
Gayer than laughter am I
With you, I am carefree and happy, much like the feeling of laughter.
Angel and lover, heaven and earth, am I with you
When I am with you, I feel both pure and passionate, as if I possess both an angelic and amorous nature.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: RICHARD RODGERS HAMMERSTEIN
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