Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
Catch a Falling Star
Perry Como Lyrics
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Never let it fade away
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day
For love may come and tap you on the shoulder
Some starless night
Just in case you feel you wanna hold her
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Never let it fade away (never let it fade away)
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day (save it for a rainy day)
For love may come and tap you on the shoulder
Some starless night
And just in case you feel you wanna hold her
You'll have a pocketful of starlight
(Pocketful of starlight)
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Never let it fade away (never let it fade away)
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day (save it for a rainy day)
(Save it for a rainy, rainy, rainy day)
For when your troubles start multiplyin'
And they just might
It's easy to forget them without tryin'
With just a pocketful of starlight
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Never let it fade away (never let it fade away)
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day
(Save it for a rainy day)
Save it for a rainy day
The lyrics of Perry Como's song Catch a Falling Star are a sweet reminder to cherish the moments of happiness in life, hold onto them and save them for the rainy days. The metaphor of a falling star represents the fleeting and elusive nature of happiness and love, which needs to be caught and held onto tightly. The song urges the listener to catch the falling star and put it in their pocket, a place where it will never fade away and they can save it for the rainy days. It’s a message of optimism and an encouragement to enjoy the good times while they last, and not to forget them when life gets tough.
The lyrics imply that love may come unexpectedly, and in the darkest of nights, so it’s important to be prepared to hold onto it. It's a reminder to cherish love while it's there, and to always be ready to embrace it. The last verse mentions that when troubles start multiplying, a pocketful of starlight provides an easy escape from them, without even trying. It's an optimistic message that reminds the listener to hold onto hope and try to see the light even in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
If you encounter something rare and special, take it with you and keep it safe.
Never let it fade away
Ensure that what you have is always preserved and maintained.
Save it for a rainy day
Hold onto what you have and use it when you really need it.
For love may come and tap you on the shoulder
Opportunities may arise when you least expect it.
Some starless night
At any given moment.
Just in case you feel you wanna hold her
If you have the chance to embrace such opportunity.
You'll have a pocketful of starlight
You'll have something incredible and beautiful to cherish forever.
For when your troubles start multiplyin'
At tough times when you encounter several difficulties.
And they just might
It's possible that things could get worse.
It's easy to forget them without tryin'
You can deal with problems without struggling if you have something special to hold.
With just a pocketful of starlight
A special something to treasure always.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lee Julien Pockriss, Paul J. Vance
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Never let it fade away
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day
For love may come and tap you on the shoulder some starless night
Just in case you feel you want to hold her
You'll have a pocketful of starlight
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Never let it fade away
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day
For love may come and tap you on the shoulder some starless night
And just in case you feel you want to hold her
You'll have a pocketful of starlight
(Pocketful of starlight, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm, hm)
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Never let it fade away
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day
(Save it for a rainy, rainy, rainy, rainy day)
For when your troubles start multiplyin' and they just might
It's easy to forget them without tryin'
With just a pocketful of starlight
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Never let it fade away
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day
Save it for a rainy day
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@jackswank3943
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Never let it fade away
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day
For love may come and tap you on the shoulder
Some starless night
Just in case you feel you wanna hold her
You'll have a pocket full of starlight
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Never let it fade away
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day
For love may come and tap you on the shoulder
Some starless night
And just in case you feel you wanna hold her
You'll have a pocket full of starlight (pocket full of starlight)
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Never let it fade away
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day
For when your troubles start multiplyin'
They just might
It's easy to forget them without tryin'
With just a pocket full of starlight
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Never let it fade away
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day
(Save it for a rainy day)
Save it for a rainy day
@allisonlopergolo491
Once during the summer when I was a child I was playing in the yard with my brother. I remember hearing faint music, soft bass coming from my grandmas living room. I recall looking through the window and seeing my grandma and grandpop dancing and twirling around the living room to this song. I’ll never forget it.
@kellyjo1
What a beautiful memory! You placed a smile upon my face and a picture of happier times on my mind. 💖
@user-yu4cl7sy6g
That is so endearing. I agree that it was better days back then. Thanks for sharing with us.
@deborahcepeda4219
My Mother sang this song to me when I was barely more than a toddler in the mid-1950's and had yet to acquire an ever growing parade of what ended up being 3 younger brothers by mid 1960 and now when I am 70 myself I am sharing that fact with the rest of you Perry Como lovers; just like my Mom was! 🥰
@TheShomronhills
I'm 70 yrs old and still remember singing this song when I was not more than 5-6 yrs old. It used to play on the radio..... Such fond memories of my childhood
@alanmoffat4680
me too
@deeannemason7003
Me too!
@Fomites
Same here. Such a pure voice.
@wizzardofpaws2420
me too! I loved him then and still do.
@user-ge6sg1zr9l
You are the same age as what my grandmother would have been she passed away when she was 54 of lung cancer, she used to always say this to me when I was a kid "put it in your pocket and save it for a rainy day" but she would give us a coin and told us to keep it and its planted a seed, im now 31 and still researching the things she'd say that I never understood 😂 and came across this song.