Linda
Ray Noble & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I never count sheep
I count all the charms about Linda
And lately it seems
In all of my dreams
I walk with my arms about Linda
But what good does it do me for Linda
Doesn't know that I exist?
Think of all the lovin' I've missed
We pass on the street
My heart skips a beat
I say to myself, "Hello, Linda"
If only she'd smile
I'd stop for a while
And then I would get to know Linda
But miracles still happen
And when my lucky star begins to shine
With one lucky break
I'll make Linda mine
The lyrics to Ray Noble & His Orchestra's song Linda begin with the singer talking about how he doesn't count sheep when he goes to sleep but instead he counts all the charms about Linda. He talks about how he dreams about walking with his arms around her but acknowledges that Linda doesn't know he exists. Despite this, he still thinks about her and wishes he could get to know her. When they pass each other on the street, his heart skips a beat and he wishes she would smile back at him. He believes that with one lucky break, he could make Linda his own.
The song is a classic love ballad with the singer pining for the attention of a woman he admires. The lyrics capture the feelings of unrequited love and the hope that one day the object of his affection will notice him.
Line by Line Meaning
When I go to sleep
When I'm about to sleep at night
I never count sheep
I don't count sheep to help me fall asleep
I count all the charms about Linda
Instead, I think about all the good qualities that Linda possesses
And lately it seems
Recently
In all of my dreams
In my dreams every night
I walk with my arms about Linda
I imagine myself holding Linda in my arms while walking
But what good does it do me for Linda
But it doesn't do me any good because Linda
Doesn't know that I exist?
Doesn't even know that I'm around?
Can't help feeling gloomy
This makes me feel unhappy
Think of all the lovin' I've missed
I can't help but think about all the love I've missed out on
We pass on the street
When we walk by each other on the street
My heart skips a beat
My heart starts to beat faster
I say to myself, "Hello, Linda"
I greet her in my head by saying her name
If only she'd smile
If only she would smile at me
I'd stop for a while
I would pause to speak to her
And then I would get to know Linda
And then we could get to know each other better
But miracles still happen
But sometimes, amazing things can still occur
And when my lucky star begins to shine
When my luck starts to turn around
With one lucky break
If I just have one chance
I'll make Linda mine
I'll make Linda my girlfriend or partner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMMY KHWAMBE
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@garyk.nedrow8302
Surprising as it may seem to youngsters today, this song was very popular in 1947. Radio in those days was family-oriented, and everyone knew the hit songs. I remember little kids going down the sidewalks happily singing Linda because the tune is catchy and the lyrics easy to remember. It was probably their first introduction to dating. At age five, I was paid a quarter to sing the song on the stage of a small restaurant to amuse the customers. It was my first professional gig. My last one, too.
@miguelosvaldofloresdomingu8911
Huge Beatle fan and i didn't knew it was written for Linda Eastman!
Nice tune.
Whenever i'm searchin' for pre 1950 classics, this is always the channel i pick to enjoy these classics!
You're great man!
@the78prof72
Thanks, Miguel. Glad to hear that you're enjoying the music.
@lindagordon217
I’ve always wondered why my mother chose this name when my father rejected Julie and Anne; I bet it was this song, popular shortly before I was born; ironically, I grew up to be a huge Paul and then Paul and Linda fan, never knowing the date of this song, and loving the song he wrote for her (Lovely Linda) but I now remember my mother singing it when I was little! Thanks for the memory.
@darrylcpreston4043
As far as I know, this wonderful parody has yet to receive the public flogging that has been laid out for BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE. It was quaintly reminiscent of a much earlier period the day it was released.
With the passing of Doris Day, Buddy will receive some much deserved recognition. To many, he was the best crooner of the late forties.
@leonchildsjr8690
October 1st of this year will be the 70th anniversary of his tragic plane crash.
@patdoyle3686
He was very Good like Dean n Perry yet Bing👑 was the 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑of the crooners 👑
@cristinaletechipia7030
Me encanta esta linda canción.
@dabidibup
I asked my mom where her mother heard the name "Linda" and she said her mother told her, that there was a song called "Linda Lu", now either the Ray Sharpe song is older then the when it was recorded, or this is the song
@lindaeno3853
I was named after this song !!