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.
Love Letters
Perry Como Lyrics
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Keep us so near while apart.
I'm not alone in the night,
When I can have all the love you write
I memorize every line,
I kiss the name that you sign.
And darling, then I read again right from the start,
I kiss the name that you sign.
And darling, then I read again right from the start,
Love letters straight from your heart
The lyrics to Perry Como's "Love Letters" express the emotional value of love letters in keeping a relationship strong while the two parties are apart from one another. The first verse speaks to the idea that receiving a love letter provides comfort in knowing that the sender is still near emotionally, even if they are far geographically. The second verse speaks to the idea that these letters are cherished, with the singer memorizing every line and even physically kissing the name that is signed at the end. The last lines of both verses emphasize the importance of these love letters in maintaining the relationship - the singer re-reads them over and over again, finding comfort and hope in the words.
Line by Line Meaning
Love letters straight from your heart,
When you send me love letters straight from your heart, I feel closer to you even though we're apart.
Keep us so near while apart.
Your love letters are a reminder of our connection and keep us emotionally close to each other when we're physically distant.
I'm not alone in the night,
Your love letters are a source of comfort and reassurance that I'm not alone, even when you're not with me.
When I can have all the love you write
Reading your love letters is like receiving a gift of your love, and it fills me with happiness and joy.
I memorize every line,
I treasure and internalize every word of your love letters, committing them to memory so that I can hold onto the sentiment forever.
I kiss the name that you sign.
Your name on the bottom of the love letter is a symbol of your love, and I appreciate and cherish it deeply.
And darling, then I read again right from the start,
I'm so enamored with your love letters that I often re-read them from the beginning, savoring every sweet word and sentiment.
Love letters straight from your heart
There's nothing more precious to me than the love letters that you write straight from your heart to mine.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Victor Young, Edward Heyman
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