In 1974 and 1975, she recorded for Avco Records, and, in 1981, recorded for Plantation Records, her most recent record label. Page's most recent single to appear on any Billboard chart was the 1982 #80 country single, "My Man Friday". (She last appeared on the pop chart in 1968, with her version of O.C. Smith's hit, "Little Green Apples", and on the Adult Contemporary chart with "Give Him Love" in 1971.)
Page made the country chart in up to 1983, with her biggest hit during that time being "Hello, We're Lonely," a 1973 #14 duet with Tom T. Hall.
In the 1990s, Page started her own label, C.A.F. Records. In 1998, she won a Grammy as "Best Traditional Pop Singer". Page continued to record into the new millenium with the CDs BRAND NEW TENNESSEE WALTZ, SWEET SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS (2002), CHILD OF MINE (2003) and her last 2009 release BEST OF COUNTRY. Many of her songs have a strong beat to them that prelude rock 'n' roll. These titles include "Mister and Mississippi", "Detour" and "Cross Over the Bridge". In 1956, she married choreographer Charles O'Curran. They adopted two children, a daughter, Kathleen, and a son, Daniel O'Curran.
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Patti Page Lyrics
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I could be glad all of the while
I could change the grey skies to blues
If I had you
I could leave the old days behind
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I could start my life all a new
If I had you
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could cross the burning desert
If I had you by my side
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
There is nothing I couldn't do
If I had you
I could show the world how to smile
I could be glad all of the while
I could change the grey skies to blues
If I had you
I could leave the old days behind
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I could start my life all a new
If I had you
I could climb the snow capped mountains
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could cross the burning desert
If I had you by my side
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
There is nothing I couldn't do
"If I Had You" is a powerful love song that speaks of the immense potential someone can realize if they had the love of their life by their side. Patti Page sings about how much a romantic partner can change a person's world for the better. The first verse opens with the singer saying how they would show the world how to smile and be glad all the time if they had their significant other with them. The power of love can turn dark, gloomy days into bright, blue skies. In the second verse, the singer speaks about how they would abandon their old ways, including leaving their friends, to start life all over again if they had the love of their life.
The lyrics of the song continue to talk about how the love of someone can empower someone to achieve great things. The person can climb snow-capped mountains or cross burning deserts; anything they want, they can do with their partner by their side. The singer is confident that they would be capable of anything as long as they have their lover by their side. The song concludes with the notion that with their lover, they could have it all - riches, fame, and glory. The message of the song speaks to the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I could show the world how to smile
I have the ability to bring joy to the world.
I could be glad all of the while
I am capable of being happy consistently.
I could change the grey skies to blues
I have the power to transform dullness into vibrancy.
If I had you
These things are possible if I had you to share them with.
I could leave the old days behind
I could forget the past and start anew.
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I could abandon my friends if necessary.
I could start my life all a new
I could begin fresh.
If I had you
All these things are only possible if I had you by my side.
I could climb the snow capped mountains
I could conquer great heights and challenges.
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could brave the vast and unpredictable sea.
I could cross the burning desert
I could endure harsh environment in quest for adventure.
If I had you by my side
All these adventures would be much more enjoyable if I had you with me.
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
I could achieve greatness and power despite not receiving recognition.
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
My status and wealth would not affect my happiness and achievements.
There is nothing I couldn't do
All limitations would be surpassed with you by my side.
If I had you
This is all dependent on having you to share these experiences with.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: GORDON MILLS
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Jymster46
Oh, the lovely and talented Patti Page! I love her songs, Heather. Thanks so much for this one! Wishing you a warm and wonderful weekend, my friend :))
Jim
TheSorrowfulFlower
+Jymster46 So glad you enjoyed it, Jim! I love her songs, too, and this one gets stuck in my head for quite awhile. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Wishing you a wonderful, warm weekend as well, my friend :))