In 1968, Goulet was on Broadway in the Kander and Ebb musical, The Happy Time. He appeared in a 1982 production of Rose-Marie with Inga Swenson, and in 2005 appeared in the Broadway revival of Jerry Herman's La Cage aux Folles. Goulet began a recording career with Columbia Records in 1962 which resulted in more than 15 albums.
Goulet began working in films in 1962, providing the voice of one of the characters in the animated feature Gay Purr-ee opposite Judy Garland. His first acting role was in His and Hers (1964), but it was not until a cameo appearance as a singer in Louis Malle's Atlantic City (1980) that Goulet was given critical acclaim. He recorded the song Atlantic City (My Old Friend) for Applause Records in 1981.
He was absent from the screen for seven years until he was cast by Tim Burton as a houseguest blown through the roof by Beetlejuice and also played himself in Bill Murray's Scrooged (both 1988). In 1990, he sang the Canadian national anthem at the beginning of WrestleMania VI, which was held at the Toronto Skydome in Toronto, Ontario Canada.
In 1991, Goulet starred, along with John Putch and Hillary Bailey Smith, in the unsold television series pilot Acting Sheriff. That same year he appeared as the bad guy known as 'Quentin Hapsburg' opposite Leslie Nielsen in the comedy The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear.
In 1993, he played himself in the Simpsons episode $pringfield. In that episode, he sang the well-known Jingle Bells (Batman Smells), although he has yet to record the song commercially. In 1996, he appeared in Ellen DeGeneres' first starring vehicle, Mr. Wrong, as an insecure TV host. Goulet has also appeared in the Disney cartoon, 'Recess', as the singing voice for Mikey Blumberg, in numerous episodes.
Make Someone Happy
Robert Goulet Lyrics
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It's a thrill to have the world at your feet
The praise of the crowd, it's exciting
But I've learned that's not what makes a life complete
There's one thing you can do for the rest of your days
That's worth more than applause
The screaming crowd, the bouquets
Make someone happy
Make just one someone happy
Make just one heart the heart you sing to
One smile that cheers you
One face that lights when it nears you
One man you're everything to
Fame if you win it
Comes and goes in a minute
Where's the real stuff in life to cling to
Love is the answer
Someone to love is the answer
Once you've found him, build your world around him
Make someone happy
Make just one someone happy
And you will be happy, too
In Robert Goulet's song Make Someone Happy, the lyrics of the song initially focus on fame and the sound of applause. The artist mentions that the crowd's screaming and bouquets are exciting, and it is a thrill to have the whole world at your feet. However, Goulet reflects on the fact that these things do not complete you, and that there is something far more valuable in life. He then proceeds to sing about how making someone happy is worth more than applause and the screaming of the crowd.
The chorus of the song encourages listeners to make just one person happy, to be the heart someone sings to, the smile that cheers them, and the face that lights up when you are near. Goulet highlights that fame is fleeting, and love is the answer to what everyone is searching for. He encourages listeners to find someone to love and build their world around them; when you make someone happy, you will be happy too.
The song is a powerful reminder that while fame and recognition are enticing, they do not equate to true happiness. Instead, relationships and the love we give and receive are what completes us. The lyrics of the song are a call to action for listeners to find someone to love and to be the source of happiness in someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
The sound of applause is delicious
The feeling of receiving praise from others is satisfying
It's a thrill to have the world at your feet
Having people admire you and look up to you is exciting
The praise of the crowd, it's exciting
Being recognized for your accomplishments by many people is thrilling
But I've learned that's not what makes a life complete
However, I have realized that this alone isn't enough to feel fulfilled in life
There's one thing you can do for the rest of your days
There is one thing you can do throughout your life
That's worth more than applause
Which is more valuable than the praise of others
The screaming crowd, the bouquets
Even more valuable than the cheers and flowers from an audience
Make someone happy
Bring joy to another person's life
Make just one someone happy
Even if it's only one person
Make just one heart the heart you sing to
Make one person's happiness your top priority
One smile that cheers you
One person's smile can bring happiness to you
One face that lights when it nears you
The sight of one person's happy face can light up your day
One man you're everything to
One person who sees you as their everything
Fame if you win it
Achieving fame
Comes and goes in a minute
Can be short-lived
Where's the real stuff in life to cling to
What is truly important in life to hold onto
Love is the answer
Love is the solution/answer
Someone to love is the answer
Having someone to love is the solution/answer
Once you've found him, build your world around him
Once you have found the person you love, make them the center of your world
And you will be happy, too
By making someone else happy, you too can experience happiness
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Jule Styne
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