Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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Let your heart be light
From now on,
our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on,
Here we are as in olden days,
happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
gather near to us once more.
Through the years we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
The song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is a classic Christmas song that has been covered by many artists over the years. The song was originally written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane in 1943 for the movie "Meet Me in St. Louis", which starred Judy Garland. The lyrics of the song capture the spirit of Christmas, and the hope for a better future.
The first verse encourages listeners to have a merry little Christmas, and to let their hearts be light. It also expresses the hope that our troubles will be out of sight, indicating that the holiday season is a time to forget about our worries and focus on the joy around us. The second verse encourages listeners to make Christmas merry and bright, and expresses the hope that our troubles will be miles away.
The third verse reminisces about happy times in the past, and the joy of being surrounded by loved ones. It expresses gratitude for faithful friends who are near once again, and the hope that we will all be together in the future. The final lines speak of hanging a shining star upon the highest bough, and encourage listeners to have themselves a merry little Christmas.
Overall, the song is a hopeful reminder that the holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and the hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Wish yourself a happy and joyful Christmas season, however quiet or small it may be.
Let your heart be light
Allow yourself to feel happy and unburdened by worries or troubles during the holiday season.
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Let's focus on the present and enjoy the holiday season, without worrying about problems or stress that we may have faced in the past or may face in the future.
Make the Yule-tide gay,
Celebrate the holiday season with joy and excitement, and bring a cheerful atmosphere to your surroundings.
our troubles will be miles away.
By embracing the spirit of Christmas, we can bring a sense of distance and perspective to our problems, and enjoy a brief respite from them.
Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore.
This time of year often brings nostalgic memories of past Christmases, which we can look back upon with fondness and warmth.
Faithful friends who are dear to us gather near to us once more.
The holiday season brings with it the opportunity to reunite with loved ones who we may not have seen in a while, and we should cherish these moments together.
Through the years we all will be together If the Fates allow
Although we never know what the future may hold, we can hope that we will continue to spend the holiday season with those who are important to us.
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
As a symbol of hope and joy, we can hang a star on a Christmas tree or in a window, bringing light into our homes and hearts.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
In spite of all that is going on, we can choose to embrace the Christmas spirit and make the most of this special time, enjoying the company of those around us and finding joy in the little things.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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