Faith was a band-leader, orchestrator, and composer best known for his arrangements of standard tunes using lush string sections and female choruses. The latter sometimes sang, most often they just vocalized without words.
Faith's live orchestra was a staple of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's live-music broadcasts from 1938 to 1940. After moving to the U.S., Faith made many recordings for Voice of America. After working briefly for Decca Records, he went to work for Mitch Miller at Columbia Records. There, he turned out dozens of albums and provided arrangements for many of the pop singers of the 1950s. The use of the female chorus really became a Percy Faith signature with his mid-late 1960's "Young Lovers" projects; it was also used in his final Holiday album, "Christmas Is," released in 1967.
Faith's most famous and best-remembered recordings are "Delicado" (1952), "Moulin Rouge" (1953) and "Theme from A Summer Place" (1960).
Because
Percy Faith Lyrics
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Because of you my romance had its start
Because of you the sun will shine
The moon and stars will say you're mine
Forever and never to part
I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
And I can smile
Because of you
I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worth while
And I can smile
Because of you
The song Because of You by Percy Faith & His Orchestra/Tony Bennett is a classic love ballad that is still popular today. The lyrics express how the singer's life has changed for the better ever since they met the person they love. The first verse makes it clear that the singer's heart is full of joy and music because of their love. The second verse reveals that the singer's life was incomplete until they met their lover, and they now feel complete and content.
The chorus repeats the same sentiments, emphasizing that the singer's life is worth living because of their lover. The last line, "And I can smile because of you," is particularly moving, as it suggests that the singer's life was once unhappy and that their lover has brought them happiness and joy. Overall, the song expresses the deep and abiding love that the singer feels for their partner, and the transformative power of love on one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Because of you there's a song in my heart
You have given me happiness, which I express through music.
Because of you my romance had its start
You were the beginning of my romantic journey.
Because of you the sun will shine
You bring joy and light into my life.
The moon and stars will say you're mine
I feel so strongly about you that even celestial objects seem to acknowledge our love.
Forever and never to part
I want us to be together always and never separate.
I only live for your love and your kiss
Your love and affection are what give my life purpose and meaning.
It's paradise to be near you like this
Being close to you makes me feel like I'm in paradise.
Because of you my life is now worth while
You have brought so much fulfillment and meaning to my life.
And I can smile
You are the source of my happiness, and I feel grateful to have you in my life.
Because of you
Overall, my life is significantly better and happier because of you.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Xzwbxo Oxford
First time I hear this song, it's so beautiful, I can't believe what I am enjoying now!! thank you so much for sharing. I am enjoying this melody almost 20 times.
MegaDonConejo
Melodía fantástica, dulce, profunda... Gracias por subirla!
henrique silva neto
Abençoado seja george harrison por esta melodia linda ... dentre tantas outras
Kevin Cruz
What a masterpiece! The best combination possible, Percy Faith + The Beatles. Such a haunting melody.
Peter Swanson
The trombone solo in this is beyond wonderful - smooth, silky and spot on. What a great player - and what an example of Percy Faith's taste and talent as an arranger!
Margie Cat
Magnificent! Love the song and Percy Faith. Thank you!
margie stracener
Beautiful music. Have always loved his music. thanks for sharing for us to enjoy.
Dreemwever
Magnificent! Thanks for the posting! I return every now-n-then to hear, relax, re-energize.
Ken Newell
+Dreemwever
My pleasure. :)
José Luis Hernández C.
Lo que me gusta es la forma que toca el trombón y esos violines. Gracias Ken Newell.