Ms. Andrews and her sisters, Maxene and Laverne, were one of the most successful women's singing groups, with 19 gold records and sales of nearly 100 million copies. The sisters began performing in the early 1930's when the Depression wiped out their father's business. In 1937, the sisters scored their first big hit with 'Bei Mir Bist Du Schön'. In addition to 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy', their best-known songs included 'Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree' and 'Rum and Coca Cola'. The trio took a break in 1953 with Patty starting her solo career and officially broke up after the death of Laverne in 1967 when a suitable replacement could not be found.
Suddenly There's A Valley
Patty Andrews Lyrics
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The highest mountain
When a cloud holds
The sunshine in
Suddenly, there's a valley
Where the earth knows
Peace with man
When a storm hides
The distant rainbow
And you think you
Can't find a friend
Suddenly, there's a valley
Where friendships never end
Touched only by the seasons
Swept clean by the waving grain
Surveyed by a happy bluebird
And kissed by the falling rain
When you think
There's no bright tomorrow
And you feel you
Can't try again
Suddenly, there's a valley
Where hope and love begin
Suddenly, there's a valley
Where hope and love begin
Firstly, "Suddenly There's A Valley" by Patty Andrews is about finding hope and love in unexpected places, even when life seems to be going downhill. This song includes metaphorical language about mountains, clouds, and rainbows to illustrate life's ups and downs. It suggests that whenever we feel alone and helpless, there is always a valley of peace and a community of friends and family to support us, where we can start afresh with hope and love.
The lyrics in the second verse show a natural landscape that is not only a physical place, but also a state of mind that can offer solace, comfort, and rejuvenation in times of trouble. The imagery of a valley being "touched only by the seasons" and "swept clean by the waving grain" symbolizes the power of nature to cleanse and heal the soul. The lyrics also highlight the importance of friendship that may not be easy to find in times of trouble, but in a valley, one can find everlasting friendships which offer hope and love that never fades away.
In conclusion, "Suddenly There's A Valley" is a song about hope and love, and the power of natural beauty and friendship to restore the human spirit. It encourages listeners to remain optimistic about their lives, even in the midst of hardship and struggle, and to remember that sudden changes can sometimes bring unexpected blessings.
* "Suddenly There's a Valley" was first recorded in 1955 by Jo Stafford.
* The song was written by Chuck Meyers and Biff Jones.
* It was popularized by The Four Lads in 1956.
* The song was also performed by Andy Williams, Doris Day and Frank Sinatra.
* The song became a Top 10 hit in the United States in 1955.
* It was widely used as a title song for a movie of the same name in 1955.
* The B-side of the single was "At the Very Mention of Your Name"
* Billboard ranked "Suddenly There's a Valley" in the top 20 songs of 1955
* The song has been covered by over 20 different artists
* The song's melody has been compared to the traditional Irish tune called "Londonderry Air"
Chords:
D G A D (verses)
D G A A7 D (chorus)
Line by Line Meaning
When you've climbed
The highest mountain
When you have achieved something great, that you thought was impossible to achieve.
When a cloud holds
The sunshine in
When something beautiful is hidden and not visible.
Suddenly, there's a valley
Where the earth knows
Peace with man
Suddenly, there is a place where nature and humans can coexist peacefully.
When a storm hides
The distant rainbow
And you think you
Can't find a friend
When there is trouble and you feel alone with no support from friends or family.
Suddenly, there's a valley
Where friendships never end
Suddenly, there is a place where friendships last forever.
Touched only by the seasons
Swept clean by the waving grain
Surveyed by a happy bluebird
And kissed by the falling rain
A tranquil and serene place, beautiful and untouched by people, that is in harmony with nature.
When you think
There's no bright tomorrow
And you feel you
Can't try again
When you feel hopeless, lost and unable to move forward in life.
Suddenly, there's a valley
Where hope and love begin
Suddenly, there is a place where love and hope can be restored.
Suddenly, there's a valley
Where hope and love begin
Suddenly, there is a place where love and hope can be restored.
Contributed by Benjamin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lateforbreakfast
Very nice version of this very pleasant song...first time I've heard this lady sing this song. My memory is Petula Clark singing it on UK radio stations.
BlueStarDog5 .G
Sounds amazing.
wildbilliejo
RIP Patty.
sebasj1978
R.I.P., sweet. talented lady. God bless your soul.
David Walsh
This was a much covered song in the fifties. The problem was that many of the female singers at that time sounded similar, so you paid your money and took your choice.
Pam Miller
RIP Patty
blackoutdrive1
rip Patty
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mentosification
so thats how god sound like :O