Weston became an arranger for Rudy Vallee's Fleischman Hour on radio. In 1936 he joined the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra as chief arranger, holding the position until 1940. He then became Dinah Shore's arranger/conductor and also worked freelance for the Bob Crosby Orchestra. His association with the Crosby unit took him to Hollywood and into film work, starting with Holiday Inn in 1941. Subsequent films as musical director include Holiday Inn (1942), Belle of the Yukon (1944) and Road To Utopia (1945). Weston arranged Ella Fitzgerald's album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook (1957), devoted to the music of Irving Berlin.
In 1942, songwriter Johnny Mercer, Glenn Wallichs and Buddy DeSylva formed Capitol Records and engaged Weston as musical director for the label. Weston also began working on radio with Mercer and Capitol songstress Jo Stafford. Stafford signed with Columbia Records in 1950 and Weston also joined Columbia. In 1952, Weston and Stafford married and had two children, Tim (born 1954) and Amy (born 1956).
Weston had a long career as a musical director for television including The Danny Kaye Show. He teamed up with his wife to produce a series of comedy albums based on Jo's ability to sing off-key deliberately while Paul murdered the piano accompaniment. They assumed the personas of "Jonathan and Darlene Edwards" for these musical travesties.
The couple retired from performing in the 1970s. Weston died on September 20, 1996, in Santa Monica, California.
Isn't This A Lovely Day
Paul Weston Lyrics
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The thunder and lightning
Seem to be having their way
But as far as I'm concerned
It's a lovely day
The turn in the weather
Will keep us together
So I can honestly say
It's a lovely day
And everything's o.k.
Isn't this a lovely day
To be caught in the rain
You were going on your way
Now you've got to remain
Just as you were going
Leaving me all at sea
The clouds broke
They broke and oh
What a break for me
I can see the sun up high
Tho' we're caught in the storm
I can see where you and I
Could be cozy and warm
Let the rain pitter patter
But it really doesn't matter
If the skies are gray
Long as I can be with
You it's a lovely day
The lyrics to Paul Weston's song "Isn't This a Lovely Day" suggest that the weather could be unpleasant and scary with thunder and lightning, but the singer sees it as a lovely day. The weather might keep people indoors and bring them closer together. The singer finds comfort in the company of the person with whom they are caught in the rain. The line "Just as you were going, leaving me all at sea" indicates that the other person was about to leave, but the rain made them stay. The singer finds joy in the brief moment of reprieve from the storm and sees a brighter future with the person they are with, and feels content in their company even on a gray day.
The song interprets the idea that there is beauty in the storm and offers a sense of hope and optimism that with the right company, anything is possible. Instead of seeing the storm as a negative occurrence, the singer views it as an opportunity to connect with someone they care for. The lyrics evoke the emotions of comfort in company, finding joy in the moment, and seeing the potential for a bright future even in the midst of a difficult situation.
Line by Line Meaning
The weather is fright'ning
The current weather is unpleasant and alarming
The thunder and lightning
There are storms with accompanying thunder and lightning
Seem to be having their way
The storms are dominating the current situation
But as far as I'm concerned
Despite the current conditions, in my personal opinion
It's a lovely day
The day is still beautiful to me
The turn in the weather
The shift in weather patterns
Will keep us together
The weather will prevent us from separating
So I can honestly say
Therefore, I can truthfully state
That as far as I'm concerned
In my opinion, at present
It's a lovely day
The current situation is still pleasant to me
And everything's o.k.
Overall, everything is fine
Isn't this a lovely day
Despite the unexpected rain, isn't it a wonderful day?
To be caught in the rain
To be unexpectedly exposed to rainfall
You were going on your way
You were departing and continuing your journey
Now you've got to remain
However, now you are obligated to stay with me because of the rain
Just as you were going
In the precise moment when you were departing
Leaving me all at sea
You left me feeling lost and unsure
The clouds broke
The clouds dispersed or opening up
They broke and oh
They were suddenly broken and, oh
What a break for me
What a lucky opportunity for me
I can see the sun up high
Despite the current storm, I can see the sun high in the sky
Tho' we're caught in the storm
Despite being trapped in the storm with rain and thunder, however
I can see where you and I
I can imagine a place where it's just you and me
Could be cozy and warm
We could feel comfortable and cozy in each other's company
Let the rain pitter patter
Let the sound of the rain falling softly continue
But it really doesn't matter
It's not actually significant
If the skies are gray
Even when the sky is dull and cloudy
Long as I can be with
As long as I can spend time with
You it's a lovely day
Then it's still a beautiful and enjoyable day
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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