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).
Theme
Percy Faith Lyrics
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I think about a night
When the earth smelled of summer
And the sky was streaked with white
And the soft mist of England
Was sleeping on a hill
I remember this
There are new lovers now
On the same silent hill
Looking on the same blue sea
And I know you and I
Are a part of them all
And they're all a part of you and me
Hello Young lovers whoever you are
I hope your troubles are few
All my good wishes go with you tonight
I've been in love like you
Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star
Be brave and faithful and true
Cling very close to each other tonight
I've been in love like you
I know how it feels to have wings on your heels
And to fly down a street in a trance
You fly down a street on a chance that you'll meet
And you meet not really by chance
Don't cry young lovers whatever you do
Don't cry because I'm alone
All of my mem'ries are happy tonight
I've had a love of my own
I've had a love of my own like yours
I've had a love of my own
The song begins by the singer reminiscing about a particular night when the earth was full of the fragrance of summer and the sky was streaked with white clouds. He remembers the soft mist of England sleeping on a hill and how he will always cherish that memory. He also acknowledges that there are other lovers now who are probably making memories in the same spot, and that he and his own love are a part of all those lovers. The use of vivid and sensory language paints a beautiful picture of a moment in time that the singer holds dear.
The second half of the song addresses the audience, wishing them well and encouraging them to be brave, faithful, and true in their love. The singer reflects on their own experiences with love, having felt the euphoria of falling in love and the pain of separation. However, they remind the young lovers not to cry, as they have their own happy memories of love to sustain them. The song ends with the singer affirming that they have had a love of their own, just like those young lovers.
Overall, "Theme for Young Lovers" is a tender and nostalgic song about love and the memories it creates. It encourages its listeners to pursue love bravely and cherish the memories that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I think of you
Whenever I think of you
I think about a night
My thoughts wander to a specific night
When the earth smelled of summer
That summer night was scented with warm earth
And the sky was streaked with white
The night sky was painted with white streaks
And the soft mist of England
The gentle fog that is characteristic of England
Was sleeping on a hill
Slept peacefully on a nearby hill
I remember this
I will always remember this moment
And I always will
This memory will forever be etched in my mind
There are new lovers now
New couples who are in love are present
On the same silent hill
On the same lofty hill where we once were
Looking on the same blue sea
They enjoy the beautiful view of the blue sea
And I know you and I
You and I are also amongst them
Are a part of them all
We share a special bond with all young lovers
And they're all a part of you and me
All these couples are significant to us, as we are to them
Hello Young lovers whoever you are
Greetings to all young couples in love
I hope your troubles are few
May your journey be smooth and free of problems
All my good wishes go with you tonight
I extend my heartfelt wishes tonight
I've been in love like you
I have experienced love similar to yours
Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star
Have courage to pursue your dreams, young couples
Be brave and faithful and true
Be courageous, loyal, and genuine in your love
Cling very close to each other tonight
Stay close to each other tonight and always
I've been in love like you
I know what it's like to be in love like you
I know how it feels to have wings on your heels
I understand the feeling of being in love and ecstatic
And to fly down a street in a trance
To dance down the street in a state of bliss
You fly down a street on a chance that you'll meet
With eyes open to new possibilities, you walk down the street to find someone special
And you meet not really by chance
When you find the right person, it feels like destiny led you to them
Don't cry young lovers whatever you do
Do not shed tears, young lovers
Don't cry because I'm alone
Don't cry because I am alone tonight
All of my mem'ries are happy tonight
All my fond memories are with me tonight
I've had a love of my own
I had my own kind of love
I've had a love of my own like yours
My love was just as beautiful as yours
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN G. DOLPHIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ozymandias-
A message to the future generations:
Don't let this song die.
@Kelly-rz1tn
Im 24, i wont.
@Antaios632
Don't worry, it made it to TikTok. 😂 No one will remember what it's called or who recorded it, but it will be the background music for countless "POV: You're on the beach and this happens" videos.
@Keitonyc
Yess
@Keitonyc
@Ron Labhart 😂😂😂
@markv.5962
@Kelly that’s good. We’re trusting you with it
@davidluna8372
One of the greatest orchestral arrangements ever recorded !
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Are you a fan?
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Agree
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@@collinslinda263Gmail I guess you’re now one