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.
The Man I Love
Patti Page Lyrics
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The man I love
And he'll be big and strong
The man I love
And when he comes my way
I'll do my best
To make him stay
I'll understand
And in a little while
He'll take my hand
And though it seems absurd
I know we both
Won't say a word
Maybe
I shall meet him Sunday
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Still I'm sure
To meet him one day
Maybe Tuesday
Will be my good news day
He'll build a little home
Just meant for two
From which I'd never roam
Who would, would you?
And so all else above
I'm waiting
For the man I love
The song "The Man I Love," recorded by Patti Page, is a timeless classic known for its timeless lyrics and beautiful melody. The song features a young woman expressing her longing for a man who hasn't yet appeared in her life. The opening lines, "Someday he'll come along, the man I love, and he'll be big and strong, the man I love," capture the anticipation and hopefulness of the singer as she waits for her perfect partner to arrive.
Throughout the song, the singer describes the qualities and traits she's looking for in her soulmate, including his smile and strength. She is confident that she will find him one day, even if she doesn't know when. "Maybe I shall meet him Sunday, maybe Monday, maybe not, still I'm sure to meet him one day," she sings. And when he finally does appear, he will take her hand, and they will build a little home together.
The lyrics of "The Man I Love" have resonated with fans for decades, as it speaks to the universal human desire to find true love. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Lena Horne, among others. It remains a beloved classic, inspiring listeners to hold onto hope and never give up on their search for true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday he'll come along
At some point in the future, the man I love will arrive
The man I love
He is the man I love
And he'll be big and strong
When he arrives, he will be physically large and strong
The man I love
He is the man I love
And when he comes my way
When he comes towards me
I'll do my best
I will strive to
To make him stay
Encourage him to remain by my side
He'll look at me and smile
He will gaze at me and grin
I'll understand
I will comprehend
And in a little while
After a short time
He'll take my hand
He will seize my hand
And though it seems absurd
Even though it may appear nonsensical
I know we both
I am certain that we both
Won't say a word
Will stay silent
Maybe
It is possible that
I shall meet him Sunday
I will likely encounter him on a Sunday
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Perhaps on a Monday, or maybe not
Still I'm sure
Nevertheless, I am convinced
To meet him one day
That I will meet him at some point
Maybe Tuesday
It's possible that it will be Tuesday
Will be my good news day
That will be the day that I receive positive news
He'll build a little home
He will construct a small house
Just meant for two
Intended only for the two of us
From which I'd never roam
I would never leave it
Who would, would you?
Who would choose to leave a home like that, would you?
And so all else above
And so, above all else
I'm waiting
I am waiting
For the man I love
For the man whom I love
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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Wayne Brasler
By this point she had become a much more profound singer. When she left Mercury for Columbia she became a much deeper artist, freed from the obligation of making hit singles, though she did that too.