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.
If You Had All the World and Its Gold
Perry Como Lyrics
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You can't buy the moonlight at dawn,
You can't buy your youth when you're growin' old,
Nor your life when the heartbeat is gone . . .
You can't buy your way into heaven,
Tho' you may possess wealth untold,
An' just like your mother,
If you had all the world and it's gold . . .
You can't buy the sunshine at twilight,
You can't buy the moonlight at dawn,
You can't buy your youth when you're growin' old,
Nor your life when the heartbeat is gone . . .
You can't buy your way into heaven,
Tho' you may possess wealth untold,
An' just like your mother,
You can't buy another,
If you had all the world and it's gold . . .
Words and Music by Harry Edelheit, Bartley Costello
And Al Piantadosi
The song “If You Had All The World And Its Gold” by Perry Como is not only a beautiful classic but also a reminder of what is truly important in life. The lyrics of the song highlight that there are some things that money cannot buy and that ultimately, when we leave this world, we will not be judged by our material wealth but rather by the memories we made and the love we shared. Throughout the song, the message is reinforced that life is precious and that we need to appreciate the things that money cannot buy.
The opening lines of the song remind us that we cannot buy the most beautiful moments life has to offer regardless of how wealthy we may be. The sunshine at twilight, moonlight at dawn, youth, and life itself are all priceless treasures that we need to cherish while we have them because when they are gone, no amount of money can bring them back. The song then goes on to emphasize that even with unlimited wealth, we cannot buy our way into heaven nor can we buy another life. The lyrics, therefore, bring to our attention the harsh truth that death is the ultimate equalizer, regardless of social status, wealth or power.
Overall, Perry Como's "If You Had All The World And Its Gold" is a song that reminds us to find joy and value in simple things. This serves as a reminder that while money can buy many things, there are some things it can't. The message of the song remains as relevant today as it was when it debuted in 1945.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't buy the sunshine at twilight,
No amount of money in the world can purchase the peaceful, magical time of day when the sun is setting.
You can't buy the moonlight at dawn,
Even if you had all the money in the world, it would not be of any use to you if you wanted to buy the beautiful, serene time of day when the moon is rising as the sun is just beginning to come up.
You can't buy your youth when you're growin' old,
As you grow older, no amount of wealth is capable of buying back the time when you were young and able to do anything you wanted without worrying about the future.
Nor your life when the heartbeat is gone . . .
It is impossible to use all the riches in the world to buy the very thing that makes us alive - our beating hearts. Once that is gone, no amount of wealth or power can bring it back.
You can't buy your way into heaven,
No amount of wealth can buy you a place in heaven, as it is a reward earned through good deeds and a righteous life. Charity and love for others are two virtues that cannot be purchased.
Tho' you may possess wealth untold,
Even if you are the richest person on earth and have unimaginable wealth, it does not guarantee happiness, inner peace, or eternal life.
An' just like your mother,
You cannot purchase or replace the one person who gave birth to you, loved you unconditionally, and taught you everything you need to know about life.
You can't buy another,
No amount of money can bring back a loved one who has passed away. No matter how much you want to or how much wealth you have accumulated, the dead cannot be brought back to life.
If you had all the world and it's gold . . .
Even if you had every treasure and every valuable possession in the world, the things that truly matter - love, family, happiness, and inner peace - cannot be bought with money.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: COSTELLO, EDELHEIT, PIANTADOSI
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@HeathDeGaramo
Classical singer here. I love this timbre of barbershop singing. The way modern groups sound just doesn't hold a candle to this. I've never understood why 100% of barbershop groups today sound like pre-pubescent, effeminate nasally amateurs. They spend all that time getting their harmonies to sound perfectly locked in, but they act like we all want to hear a wimpy sound. These are real men singing the way real men do, and it's more beautiful than anything we have today. I hope someday we will see newer groups like this, with better vocal technique defining their sound as they once did.
@demonative9945
As someone with advanced perfect pitch and synesthesia, the buffalo bills are simply the greatest barbershop quartet to ever walk the earth. Not only do you have wonderful harmony nearly perfectly in tune while live in a 50s tv show, but voices that actually blend together in a cohesive fashion. No muddy bass or nasally tenor, pure harmony and execution.
@snirkyd
Would love to hear your take on the Suntones and the Boston Common!! My favorites
@demonative9945
@@snirkyd both have equally solid harmonic basses that blend so well with the others. The middle voices also fit so well together. The one thing I do notice is that sometimes the tenor on top tends to get pitchy in his upper range, and it causes a few chords to not lock in fully, but I love both groups as a whole
@rangerette58
I have synesthesia, too! Do you "see" certain pieces of music in color? My kids have it too, but our colors are all different. The key of D is yellow because the letter D is yellow to me, B flat is blue, etc. How about you?
@demonative9945
@@rangerette58 D major is yellow for me but D minor is almost always pink for some reason
@BillMorganChannel
These Buffalo Bills won 4 Super Bowls!
@ikmarchini
The great Buffalo Bills. They pull down the dynamic and color to match Perry and when Al Shea comes back in they ring the chords. True musicianship.
@tomjones2348
I think Como was not only having fun, he was thrilled at being in the epicenter of the Bill amazing tone and control.
@lucimitchell7273
this brings me to tears everytime i listen to it. not enough people know what an absolutely marvelous quartet these men were. i was lucky enough to find a few of their albums where i work.