Owen was born George Owen Smith in Hackney, London, and began playing the saxophone at the age of 15. He played in local groups such as Teddy Joyce's Juveniles and the Royal Kiltie Juniors, before founding his own ensemble whilst still in his teens. He studied with Benny Glassman and then attended the Royal College of Music. During World War II he played in the Bomber Command Band of the RAF, then arranged for Ted Heath and Cyril Stapleton after 1945. In 1954, he had his name legally changed to Reginald Owen. He published a book, the Reg Owen Arranging Method, in 1956, and began writing film scores in 1957, including the scores to Date with Disaster (1957), Payroll (1961) and Very Important Person (1961). In 1959, he even scored a Top 40 hit in the U.S. with "Manhattan Spiritual", which peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The same track reached #20 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1959. A further track, "Obsession", peaked at #43 in the UK in October 1960.
In 1961 Owen moved to Brussels, working as a composer, conductor, and arranger throughout continental Europe. He moved to Spain in the 1970s, and died at the Clinica Limonar in Málaga, on 23 May 1978 at the age of 57.
I Guess I'll Have to Change my Plan
Reg Owen and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I should have realized there'd be another woman
I overlooked that point completely
Until the big affair began
Before I knew where I was at
I found myself upon the shelf and that was that
I tried to reach the moon but when I got there
My feet are back upon the ground
I lost the one guy I'd found
Before I knew where I was at
I found myself upon the shelf and that was that
I tried to reach the moon but when I got there
All that I could get was the air
My feet are back upon the ground
I lost the one guy
The one guy I'd found
The lyrics to Reg Owen and His Orchestra's song "I Guess I'll Have to Change my Plan" tell a story of realization and acceptance after a failed romantic relationship. The singer reflects on their past mistakes and acknowledges that they should have anticipated the presence of another woman in their partner's life. They admit to overlooking this crucial detail and were blindsided when the affair began.
Feeling deceived and betrayed, the singer experiences a sense of loss and disappointment. They express their longing for something unattainable, symbolized by their failed attempt to "reach the moon." Their efforts only resulted in empty air, highlighting the emptiness and futility of their desires.
The final lines signify a sense of coming back down to reality. The realization hits them that they have lost the person they had once cherished. They have landed back on the ground, where they must face the consequences of their actions and move forward, accepting the loss of this significant connection.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Guess I'll Have to Change my Plan" convey a bittersweet sentiment of resignation and acceptance, as the singer reflects on their past mistakes and the loss of a love they had once found.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I'll have to change my plan
I realize now that I need to alter my course of action
I should have realized there'd be another woman
I should have been aware that there would be someone else
I overlooked that point completely
I completely ignored that aspect
Until the big affair began
Until the significant relationship started
Before I knew where I was at
Before I understood my situation
I found myself upon the shelf and that was that
I realized I was left alone and that was the end of it
I tried to reach the moon but when I got there
I attempted to achieve the impossible, but when I reached for it
All that I could get was the air
All I obtained was empty nothingness
My feet are back upon the ground
I am now grounded and aware of reality
I lost the one guy I'd found
I lost the only person I had discovered
The one guy I'd found
The only person I had found
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz
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Written by his wife! Takes me back to our courting days. I hoped it would make a spark of memory as at 90 Frank now has dementia. However, I love the choice of music.
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01. 00:00 Cuddle Up A Little Closer.
02. 02:26 What Is This Thing Called Love
03. 05:02 You Oughta Be In Pictures
04. 08:46 It's Only A Paper Moon
05. 11:01 Pretty Baby
06. 13:49 Thou Swell
07. 16:45 If I Could Be With You
08. 19:12 Oh, You Beautiful Doll
09. 21:48 You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby
10. 24:34 Dancing On The Ceiling
11. 27:40 I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan
12. 30:24 Let's Put Out The Lights
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