Rolf Kühn's style has evolved through the years. The clarinetist started out playing in German dance bands in the late '40s. He worked with radio orchestras starting in 1952 and moved to the U.S. in 1956. Kühn subbed for Benny Goodman on a few occasions during 1957-1958, played in the Tommy Dorsey ghost band (1958), and worked in a big band led by Urbie Green (1958-1960). In 1962, Kühn returned to Germany, where he has explored more adventurous styles of jazz (including dates with his younger brother, keyboardist Joachim Kühn) but still occasionally shows off his ties to swing. Kühn recorded with an all-star group called Winner's Circle (1957), Toshiko Akiyoshi (1958), and as a leader starting in 1953, including a 1956 New York quartet date for Vanguard.
When You Wish Upon A Star
Rolf Kühn Lyrics
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They possess a gift or two
One of them is this
They have the power to make a wish come true
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
The song "When You Wish Upon a Star" by Rolf Kühn is a classic song about the power of wishing and the influence of fate in fulfilling our dreams. The first two lines of the song describe how a star is born and how it holds the power to grant wishes. The song suggests that all of us can have this power to make our wishes come true as long as we believe in our dreams and have faith in the universe.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the universality of this power to wish and to manifest our desires. It states that it does not matter who we are or where we come from, we are all capable of making our dreams come true if we just believe. The second half of the chorus further emphasizes that no dream is too big or unrealistic if our hearts are truly invested in it.
The bridge of the song speaks to the way in which fate can sometimes seem to intervene in our lives, bringing us closer to our wishes in unexpected ways. The final verse of the song reiterates the power of wishing upon a star and how it can bring us fulfillment and happiness in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
When a star is born
Stars have a special gift and when they come into existence, a new entity that has powers unlike anything else in the universe is created.
They possess a gift or two
Stars have a unique ability or two that set them apart from other celestial objects.
One of them is this
One of the abilities that a star has is a supernatural power that goes beyond our human comprehension.
They have the power to make a wish come true
Stars have a magical power that enables them to fulfill the desires of those who wish upon them.
When you wish upon a star
When you put your hope and belief into the power of a star, you open yourself up to the possibility of your dreams becoming a reality.
Makes no difference who you are
Irrespective of your identity, background, or social affiliations, the stars are available to anyone who truly believes in their power.
Anything your heart desires will come to you
When you believe in the power of the stars, there are no limits to what you can achieve; the universe is your oyster.
If your heart is in your dream
When you are passionate and fully dedicated to achieving your heart's desires, you can attract the power of the stars and the universe to make your dreams come true.
No request is too extreme
The universe is vast and limitless, and there is no end to what it can achieve. Therefore, no dream or wish is too outrageous or impossible when empowered by the stars.
As dreamers do
Like those who dream big, wishful thinkers who believe in the power of the stars never limit themselves and are always searching for ways to make their wishes come true.
Fate is kind
The universe is good to those who trust it and put their faith in it. The power of the stars brings with it a sense of fate that is always working in favor of those who genuinely believe.
She brings to those who love
The universe showers its blessings upon those who love and have faith in its power.
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
The universe has a way of fulfilling our deepest desires and secret wishes, especially when we trust its power and have faith in the process.
Like a bolt out of the blue
The universe has a way of working in unexpected ways and providing us with the answers to our wishes and dreams at times when we least expect or anticipate it.
Fate steps in and sees you through
The power of the universe and the stars always has a way of coming to our aid, especially when we put our trust in it and believe that anything and everything is possible.
Your dreams come true
When you believe in the power of the universe, anything is possible, and even your wildest dreams and desires can become a reality.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Leigh Harline, Ned Washington
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