Wilson was born Margarita Ibrahimoff (Bulgarian: Маргарита Ибрахимов; Greek: Μαργαρίτα Ιμπραΐμοβ) in Los Angeles, California. Her mother was born and raised in an ethnic Greek village (Sotirë) in present-day Albania. Her father, born Hassan Ibrahimoff (March 21, 1920 – March 6, 2009), worked at a race track; he was a Bulgarian Muslim immigrant, born in Oraio, Xanthi, Greece, and lived in Bulgaria, where his half brother Ferhat still lives,[ before moving to the United States on May 4, 1949. Wilson's father changed his name from Hassan Ibrahimoff to Allan Wilson in 1960, "Wilson" being the name of a local street in Southern California. Wilson was raised in the Greek Orthodox religion.
Wilson's career began with a guest appearance on The Brady Bunch, in a 1972 episode entitled "Greg's Triangle," which was followed by appearances on several shows during the 1970s and 1980s (including Three's Company in 1982).
She has appeared in several movies, including Volunteers, Teen Witch, The Bonfire of the Vanities, Barbarians at the Gate, Mixed Nuts, Sleepless in Seattle, Now and Then, That Thing You Do!, Jingle All the Way, Runaway Bride, Invisible Child, The Story of Us, and Raise Your Voice. She played Susan Borman, wife of astronaut Frank Borman, in the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon. On television, she guest starred in many television series, including Frasier, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Good Wife and Body of Proof.
Wilson has performed on Broadway, where she performed the role of Roxie Hart from June–August 2006 in the revival of Chicago.
She is often credited with being the driving force behind Nia Vardalos' movie deal for My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which became the highest-grossing independent film of all time, and for which she served as a producer.
Wilson's debut solo album, AM/FM, will be released May 8, 2012, on Decca Records. The album will feature classics from the 60s and 70s.
Wilson married actor Tom Hanks in 1988, and they have two sons, Chester and Truman. Wilson has two stepchildren, Colin and Elizabeth Hanks. Wilson has one grandchild, and two step-grandchildren.
Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues
Rita Wilson Lyrics
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Said they're movin to L.A.
There's not a soul I know around
Everybody's leavin' town
Some caught a freight, some caught a plane
Find the sunshine, leave the rain
They said this town were a waste of time
Some gotta win, some gotta lose
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Good time Charlie's got the blues
You know my heart keeps tellin' me
You're not a kid at thirty-three
Play around you'll lose your wife
You play too hard you'll lose your life
Some gotta win, some gotta lose
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Some gotta win, some gotta lose
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Good time Charlie's got the blues
The lyrics of Rita Wilson's "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" revolves around the transition that Los Angeles city was undergoing in the 1970s. The song focuses on a man named Charlie, who is living a life of fun and games, enjoying himself while others are leaving town looking for better opportunities. The opening lines indicate that the city is changing, and people are moving to L.A. The singer says that they don't know anyone left in town, and everyone is leaving. Some left the city via trains or planes, hoping to find new opportunities by moving away from their old lives.
The second verse suggests that the singer knows Charlie personally and is warning him that he is getting older and needs to settle down. She says that Charlie is no longer a kid and that his actions may lead to losing his wife, and if he keeps up his lifestyle, he may even lose his life. The chorus indicates repeating the idea that some people will win, while others will lose, and Charlie is a perfect example of someone that had a good time but is now dealing with the fallout.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the changes happening in the 1970s and how people treated life itself as a party, just like Charlie.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's gone away
Everyone has left this place and moved to L.A.
Said they're movin to L.A.
They all said they were moving to L.A.
There's not a soul I know around
I don't know anyone here anymore.
Everybody's leavin' town
Everyone is leaving this town.
Some caught a freight, some caught a plane
Some people chose to leave by train, others by plane.
Find the sunshine, leave the rain
People are leaving to find better opportunities elsewhere, away from their current struggles.
They said this town were a waste of time
They believed this town wasn't worth their time and wouldn't help them achieve their goals.
I guess they're right, it's wasting mine
I think they were right, and staying here is wasting my time too.
You know my heart keeps tellin' me
My heart continues to warn me.
You're not a kid at thirty-three
You're not young anymore, you need to start being responsible and making better choices.
Play around you'll lose your wife
If you continue to behave recklessly, you will lose your wife and your family.
You play too hard you'll lose your life
If you continue to indulge in your wild ways, you will ruin your life and end up in a bad place.
Some gotta win, some gotta lose
Life isn't fair, some people get lucky while others don't.
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Charlie, who always enjoyed his life and sought out pleasure, is now experiencing a sense of sadness and regret.
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Charlie is really going through a tough time and feeling miserable.
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Charlie is dealing with a lot of sadness and regrets at the moment.
Some gotta win, some gotta lose
Once again, life is unfair and some people will come out on top while others will fall behind.
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Charlie is experiencing a lot of pain and sorrow right now.
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Charlie is having a really hard time at the moment and is struggling to find happiness.
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Charlie is really suffering and feeling down in the dumps.
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Written by: Dallas Frazier
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