Noble played the piano but seldom did so with his orchestra. In a movie short from the 1940s featuring Ray Noble and Buddy Clark (one of his most popular band singers), Ray Noble is asked by the announcer to play one of his most popular hits. He sits down at the piano and plays "Goodnight Sweetheart" ("Goodnight sweetheart, 'til we meet tomorrow. Goodnight sweetheart, parting is such sorrow"). This is the song that once seemed to be played at the end of every high school and college prom, the end of every party featuring live music, and the last song played by a dance band to signal the end of the evening.
Although Noble was no singer, he did appear twice as an upper crust Englishmen on two of his more popular New York records, 1935's Top Hat and 1937's Slumming on Park Avenue.
Noble and Bowlly's 1934 recording of "Midnight, the Stars and You" was prominently featured on the soundtrack of Stanley Kubrick's film The Shining in 1980.
Easy to Love
Ray Noble and His Orchestra Lyrics
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So easy to idolize,
All others above,
So worth the yearning for.
So swell to keep ev'ry
Home-fire waiting for,
You'd be so, grand at the game,
That it does seem a shame,
That you can't see
Your future with me,
'Cause you'd be oh,
So easy to love!
The lyrics of "Easy To Love" by Ray Noble & His Orchestra are a beautiful expression of admiration and longing for someone. The singer addresses the object of their affection and tells them that they would be so easy to love and idolize, with no one else above them. The yearning for this person is so intense and worthwhile that it's almost impossible to resist.
The second stanza mentions the practical benefits of being with this person. They would be great at the game of life, carefree together, and always waiting at home with open arms. It's clear that the singer has imagined a future with this person, but unfortunately, the other person seems unable to see it. The song ends with a bittersweet note, as the singer expresses regret that this person can't see how easy it would be to love them.
Overall, "Easy To Love" speaks to the universal experience of falling in love and wanting to be with someone, even if it seems impossible. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but in their simplicity lie a powerful emotional message that anyone can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd be so easy to love,
You are such a pleasant person to fall in love with.
So easy to idolize,
You are so perfect that anyone would easily admire you.
All others above,
There's no one else as important or desirable as you.
So worth the yearning for.
Being in love with you is worth all the longing and waiting.
So swell to keep ev'ry
It would be so wonderful to have someone like you to keep the home-fire burning every night.
Home-fire waiting for,
Someone like you would be worth waiting for, to have a happy and secure life.
You'd be so, grand at the game,
You would be so great at being in a relationship, playing the game of love.
So carefree together,
Being with you would be so easy and effortless, without any worries or stress.
That it does seem a shame,
It's regretful that you cannot see how amazing it would be to have a future together.
That you can't see
It's unfortunate that you are not able to understand or recognize the value of this relationship.
Your future with me,
The future with me could be an amazing, happy life full of love and joy.
'Cause you'd be oh,
Because you are truly incredible, amazing and wonderful.
So easy to love!
You would be so easy to love, it would be effortless to fall deeply in love with you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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@statesideqsod
What a great song remastered for the 21st Century. It's so easy to listen to over & over again.
@CoolManSwag.
I know right!
Wait. 21st Centu-?
@MattKlocke
You could even say it's "Easy To Love"
@kennethfurley9593
I love the beautiful clean melodic playing, so listenable !
@m.p.2534
Finally !!! It's been years since I heard it and I never knew the title before then !!! Glad the time has come.
@HMinot
Sublime!
@anthonyfrew1571
vocal refrain by Al Bowlly - in fact, a great talent
@juandelgado5464
Good