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.
The Songs I Love
Perry Como Lyrics
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Those lovely songs we stayed up late and danced to,
They taught me where my heart belongs,
These are the songs i love!
The tender melodies we often sighed to,
That special one we said good-bye and cried to,
Because they righted all the wrongs,
The happy rhymes, the underscored,
The happy time when we found spring together.
The pretty themes, that underscored the pretty dreams,
That make us cling together!
These songs we'll call our own and face the years with,
We'll face the laughter, yes, and face the tears with,
They'll help us through the rain and shine,
These songs i love because these songs are yours and mine!
In Perry Como's song "The Songs I Love," the lyrics speak to the power of music in the context of a romantic relationship. The verses evoke memories of moments shared with a loved one, particularly the songs that provided the soundtrack to those moments. The singer takes comfort in the fact that these songs will always be a part of their shared history, and will help to guide them through both happy and difficult times to come.
The lyrics highlight both the joyful and melancholy aspects of love. The first verse references the "lovely songs" that were danced to and "taught me where my heart belongs." This reflects the joy and happiness that comes with new love, when each romantic moment is a reason for celebration. The second verse, however, shifts to the "tender melodies" that were cried to after a painful separation. This acknowledges the sadness and pain that often accompany love as well.
Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the significance of these shared songs in the singer's relationship. They serve as an important reminder of the deep connection between the couple and provide a sense of familiarity and comfort when faced with life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
The songs they're playin' that we both romanced to,
The songs that we listened to while we were romantically involved.
Those lovely songs we stayed up late and danced to,
The beautiful songs that we enjoyed so much that we stayed up late to dance to them.
They taught me where my heart belongs,
These songs helped me realize where my true feelings and emotions reside.
These are the songs i love!
I hold a deep affection for these songs.
The tender melodies we often sighed to,
The sweet and gentle tunes that we would often sigh along to.
That special one we said good-bye and cried to,
The specific song that we listened to when we said goodbye and shed tears.
Because they righted all the wrongs,
These songs helped us correct our mistakes and make things right.
The happy rhymes, the underscored,
The joyful lyrics and harmonies that were emphasized.
The happy time when we found spring together.
The happy period of time when we discovered each other's company.
The pretty themes, that underscored the pretty dreams,
The beautiful concepts and stories that were highlighted by the music.
That make us cling together!
The songs that brought us closer and strengthened our relationship.
These songs we'll call our own and face the years with,
These songs will always be a part of our lives and accompany us as we face the future together.
We'll face the laughter, yes, and face the tears with,
We'll face the good times and bad times together with the support of these songs.
They'll help us through the rain and shine,
These songs will give us comfort and guidance during both difficult and happy times.
These songs i love because these songs are yours and mine!
These songs are meaningful to me because they represent our shared experiences and relationship.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, SAMMY CAHN
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