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.
It Only Happens When I Dance With You
Perry Como Lyrics
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That trip to heaven 'till the dance is through . . .
With no one else do the heavens seem quite so near,
Why does it happen dear, only with you?
Two cheeks together can be so divine,
But only when those cheeks are yours and mine . . .
I've danced with dozens of others the whole night through,
That only happens with you . . .
I've danced with dozens of others the whole night through,
But the thrill that comes with spring, when anything could happen,
That only happens with you . . .
The song "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" by Perry Como is a fun and playful tune that talks about the wonders that happen as two people dance with each other. The song highlights the mesmerizing feeling one gets when they dance with someone they love. Perry's mesmerizing voice and the upbeat tempo of the song make it an exciting tune to listen to.
The lyrics of the song are straightforward and easy to understand. The essence of the song is that when the singer dances with his lover, he feels like he is in heaven, and nothing else matters as long as he is with that person. The line "Two cheeks together can be so divine, but only when those cheeks are yours and mine," is a perfect representation of the intimacy that two people feel when they are dancing with each other. The final verse of the song talks about how even after dancing with dozens of people, the thrill of dancing with his lover remains unmatched, and the feeling "that anything could happen" is unique to their relationship.
In conclusion, "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" is a fantastic song that captures the beauty and excitement of dancing with someone you love. Perry Como's smooth voice and the lively beat of the song make it a classic that continues to be enjoyed by generations even today.
Line by Line Meaning
It only happens when I dance with you,
I experience a special feeling only when I am dancing with you.
That trip to heaven 'till the dance is through . . .
The feeling I get when I'm dancing with you is akin to being transported to a heavenly realm that lingers until we stop the dance.
With no one else do the heavens seem quite so near,
When I dance with someone else, I don't feel as close to heaven as I do when I dance with you.
Why does it happen dear, only with you?
I wonder why these heavenly feelings arise only when I dance with you.
Two cheeks together can be so divine,
Being cheek-to-cheek is a blissful experience.
But only when those cheeks are yours and mine . . .
This experience is only possible with you.
I've danced with dozens of others the whole night through,
I've danced with many people throughout the night.
But the thrill that comes with spring, when anything could happen,
Even though I've danced with many people, the excitement that arises from the possibility of transformative change that comes with spring only occurs when I dance with you.
That only happens with you . . .
This feeling is unique to the moments when I dance with you.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thomas Granville
It only happens when Perry Sings. Lovely version.
Spencer Smith
Such an overlooked Berlin tune, and a very good one at that…Mr. C certainly proves the latter.