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.
Two Loves Have I
Perry Como Lyrics
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Two loves have I, both are in my heart
One is a flower, and the other a flame
Two loves have I, but they're not the same...
When I'm in a gay mood, 'tis then my light love I crave
Then again at times my other love can make me a slave
I can't deny, that to both I am true
I can't deny, that to both I am true,
Two loves have I, both of them are you...
The lyrics of Perry Como's "Two Loves Have I" describe a situation where the singer's heart is torn between two loves. The two loves are described using vivid imagery of a flower and a flame. The flower represents a lighter, more carefree love that the singer craves when he is in a gay mood. The flame, on the other hand, represents a more powerful, intense love that has the ability to enslave the singer at times. Despite the differences between the two loves, the singer cannot deny that he is true to both and that both are one and the same person.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation and can mean different things depending on the listener's perspective. Some may see it as a love triangle between three people, with the singer unable to choose between them. Others may see it as a depiction of the internal struggle between emotions, with the two loves representing different sides of the singer's personality.
Line by Line Meaning
Two loves have I, and they tear me apart
I am torn between two loves that I have.
Two loves have I, both are in my heart
Both my loves reside in my heart.
One is a flower, and the other a flame
One of my love is gentle and tender while the other one is powerful and strong.
Two loves have I, but they're not the same...
Although I have two loves, they are distinct in their own way.
When I'm in a gay mood, 'tis then my light love I crave
When I'm happy, I desire my gentle love.
Then again at times my other love can make me a slave
Sometimes my more intense love dominates me.
I can't deny, that to both I am true
I cannot deny that I am devoted to both of my loves.
Two loves have I, both of them are you...
My two loves are both different aspects of you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOYCE MURRELL
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Peter Farrar
Scotto/Murray produced this relaxed beautiful romantic ballad & who better to sing it, Perry Como, one of the best coroners on the planet. However, a slight quickening of the tempo would make his performance even better. His silky vocal cords as always produced as clear as a bell. Rest in peace great gentleman.
VincentDS
The song was recorded in 1947 and I noticed that in a lot of Perry Como's recording at the time he slowed the pace and extended the syllables of the lyrics of many of his songs. One thing about his phrasing is that he pronounced each syllable of the lyrics.
Mwesh
William Shakespear.