He began playing the accordion at age 3, and appeared on the radio program Hobby Lobby at age seven.
His composition "Little Bird" was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1963 (a minor hit on Fred Astaire's Ava label), and he formed the Pete Jolly Trio in 1964. With the Trio, and also as a solo artist, he recorded several albums, the last being in 2000, a collaboration with Swedish jazz pianist Jan Lundgren. He also worked with other notable jazz artists, including Buddy DeFranco, Art Pepper, and Red Norvo, and for many years with EZ music arranger and director Ray Conniff.
Jolly's music can be heard on television programs such as Get Smart, The Love Boat, I Spy, Mannix, M*A*S*H, and Dallas, as well as hundreds of movie soundtracks.
He died in Pasadena, California, from complications of bone marrow cancer, having been hospitalized from August to November, 2004.
You Stepped Out Of A Dream
Pete Jolly Lyrics
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You are too wonderful to be what you seem!
Could there be eyes like yours,
Could there be lips like yours
Could there be smiles like yours,
Honest and truly?
You stepped out of a cloud
I want to take you away, away from the crowdAnd have you all to myself,
Alone and apart out of a dream,
Safe in my heart
You stepped out of a dream
You are too wonderful to be what you seem!
Could there be eyes like yours,
Could there be lips like yours
Could there be smiles like yours,
Honest and truly?
You stepped out of a cloud
I want to take you away, away from the crowd
And have you all to myself,
Alone and apart out of a dream,
Safe in my heart
The song "You Stepped Out Of A Dream" by Pete Jolly is a romantic ballad that expresses the feeling of falling in love at first sight. The lyrics suggest that the person who has caught the singer's attention is "too wonderful to be what [they] seem", implying that they are even more amazing than they initially appear. The lyrics further describe how the singer is captivated by the person's eyes, lips, and smiles, which are "honest and truly" beautiful. The person is compared to a dream that the singer wants to hold onto, and offers to take away from the crowd and cherish alone in their heart.
The repeated refrain "You stepped out of a dream" highlights the dreamlike quality of the moment when the singer and their love interest first met. The line "Could there be eyes/lips/smiles like yours" shows the singer's awe and admiration for the person's physical features. The desire to take the person away from the crowd suggests that the singer wants to protect and keep the person close to them.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Stepped Out Of A Dream" speak of falling in love instantaneously, being completely swept off one's feet, and feeling lucky to have found someone so wonderful.
Line by Line Meaning
You stepped out of a dream
You appeared before me like someone from a dream or illusion, unreal yet captivating.
You are too wonderful to be what you seem!
You are so extraordinary that your appearance does not do justice to your true nature and beauty.
Could there be eyes like yours,
Your eyes are so unique and mesmerizing, I ponder if there is anyone else who possesses such captivating eyes.
Could there be lips like yours
Your lips are so perfect, I wonder if there are any others with this level of beauty.
Could there be smiles like yours,
Your smile is so genuine and delightful, I wonder if there is anyone else with such a captivating smile.
Honest and truly?
Are you truly as honest and genuine as you seem to be?
You stepped out of a cloud
You appeared in my life, out of nowhere, like a ray of light shining through a cloud.
I want to take you away, away from the crowd
I desire to take you away from the noise and chaos of the world and truly get to know you in a quiet and intimate setting.
And have you all to myself,
I wish to have you all to myself, to cherish and enjoy your company.
Alone and apart out of a dream,
I want to be alone with you, separated from the world, so I can embrace this surreal experience of being with you.
Safe in my heart
I want to keep you safe and protected in my heart where you will always be cherished and loved.
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Written by: GUS KAHN, NACIO HERB BROWN
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