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.
The Christmas Waltz
Robert Goulet Lyrics
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Candles gleaming inside
Painted cany canes on the the tree
Santa's on his way,
He's filled his slay
With things, things for you and for me
It's the time of year
Every song you hear
Seems to say
Merry Christmas
May your new year dreams come true
And this song of mine
In three quarter time
Wishes you and yours
The same thing too
Merry Christmas
May your new year dreams come true
And this song of mine
In three quarter time
Wishes you and yours
The same thing too
Merry Christmas to you
The lyrics to Robert Goulet's "Christmas Waltz" describe the magic and joy of the holiday season. Goulet paints a festive scene with images of frosted window panes and candles gleaming inside, indicating a cozy and warm atmosphere. The painted candy canes on the tree and Santa's arrival with his sleigh filled with gifts further emphasize the joyful spirit of the holidays.
The song continues with the chorus describing how this is the time of the year when the world falls in love and every song seems to say "Merry Christmas." The lyrics express the hope that everyone's new year dreams come true. The song winds down with a reminder that, in the spirit of the holiday, the singer wishes the listener and their loved ones the same blessings of Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Line by Line Meaning
Frosted window panes
The windows are covered in frost
Candles gleaming inside
The candles are burning and shining from inside
Painted cany canes on the the tree
The tree is decorated with painted candy canes
Santa's on his way,
Santa Claus is coming soon
He's filled his slay
Santa Claus has filled his sleigh with gifts
With things, things for you and for me
The gifts in Santa Claus' sleigh are for everyone
It's the time of year
This is the season in which we find ourselves
When the world falls in love
During this season, love is in the air
Every song you hear
All of the songs played at this time
Seems to say
Conveys the message
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a joyful Christmas
May your new year dreams come true
May your dreams for the upcoming year be realized
And this song of mine
This particular song that I am singing
In three quarter time
In the time signature of 3/4
Wishes you and yours
Is hoping for you and your family
The same thing too
The same wishes for joy and prosperity
Merry Christmas to you
A final wish for a joyful Christmas
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
rgm 1987
I agree. I really like his holiday music too. Well, I am pleased to say that both Robert Goulet's Christmas albums are available on CD from Arazol Music.
disneyfan81
While the version of "The Christmas Waltz" that Robert Goulet did with then/wife Carol Lawrence is IMHO, the definitive version, this one is not bad.
maddadnj
only version of this song i like