England's one-man answer to Ferrante and Teicher, Aldrich churned out a ste… Read Full Bio ↴England's one-man answer to Ferrante and Teicher, Aldrich churned out a steady stream of albums featuring his "Twin Pianos" for London's Phase 4 label, starting in 1961--most of them no more distinguished than F&T's post-"prepared piano" recordings. Aldrich studied at the Guildhall School of Music in London and played and arranged for the RAF Dance Orchestra during World War Two. After the war, he remained associated with the group as it mutated into "The Squadronaires" and became one of the most popular groups in England. Aldrich eventually became the band's leader and conductor, and stayed in that role until the group dissolved in 1964. He also worked as musical director for Thames Television.

Aldrich's albums are usually pretty , easy listening,but if you haven't heard one, it's worth spending up to three bucks to own your own little bit of authentic 60s experience. Not the Haight-Ashbury-Woodstock-Jimi Hendrix kind of experience, but the experience most people had. What he produced entertained millions, although obviously not cutting edge music. Put on Ronnie's take on "Music to Watch Girls By" and you can imagine yourself strolling down the aisle at the A&P or shopping for school clothes at J.C. Penney. Or riding an elevator to your dad's office. Or waiting at the Omaha Airport. Who needs Eastern philosophy to get blissed out?

Born at Erith , Kent, U K, 15th February 1916, educated in Folkestone and proved musically talented as he learnt to play the piano aged only 3 !!! After his musical career he retired to the Isle of Man, where he died, from prostate cancer, aged 77, on the 30th September 1993.

Bewitched
Ronnie Aldrich Lyrics

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She's a fool and don't I know it
But a fool can have her charms
I'm in love and don't I show it
Like a babe in arms

Love's the same old situation
Lately I've not slept a wink
Since this crazy situation

Has me on the blink

I'm wild again, beguiled again
A whimpering, simpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I

Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I

I lost my heart, but what of it
She is cold I agree
She might laugh, but I love it
Although the laugh's on me

I'll sing to her, bring spring to her

And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Bewitched" by Ronnie Aldrich describe the singer's experience of falling in love with a woman who he knows is a fool, but who nonetheless has an irresistible charm. The singer is caught up in a powerful love that makes him feel like a child again, and he can't sleep because his thoughts are constantly consumed with the object of his affection. Despite the fact that the woman he loves is cold and likely to laugh at him, the singer is spellbound by her and will do anything to win her heart.

The song paints a picture of a man who is deeply vulnerable and under the spell of a woman who has enchanted him. The descriptive language used throughout the song, such as "wild again" and "beguiled again," vividly conveys the singer's heightened emotional state. The repetition of the phrase "Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I" emphasizes the singer's sense of confusion and helplessness in the face of his love for this woman.

Overall, "Bewitched" is a beautiful and haunting song that captures the experience of falling in love with someone who is maddeningly out of reach. The lyrics are poetic and evocative, and the song is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever found themselves under the spell of an impossible love.

Line by Line Meaning

She's a fool and don't I know it
I am aware that she is acting foolishly

But a fool can have her charms
Even though she is foolish, she still has attractive traits

I'm in love and don't I show it
It is obvious that I am deeply in love with her

Like a babe in arms
My emotions are as innocent and pure as a child's

Love's the same old situation
Falling in love is a familiar experience

Lately I've not slept a wink
I have been unable to sleep due to my emotions

Since this crazy situation
My current state of being in love

Has me on the blink
It has caused me to be dizzy and confused

I'm wild again, beguiled again
I am feeling passionate and entranced again

A whimpering, simpering child again
I am acting like a helpless child

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am feeling completely under her spell and confused

Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
I have not been able to sleep and did not want to

Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
My love for her prevented me from sleeping

I lost my heart, but what of it
I gave my heart to her, but even if it is unrequited, I am not regretful

She is cold I agree
I acknowledge that she is unfeeling towards me

She might laugh, but I love it
Even if she mocks me, I still love her

Although the laugh's on me
Even though she is laughing at my expense

I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will express my love through song and bring joy to her life

And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I eagerly anticipate the day when I can be close to her

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am feeling completely under her spell and confused

Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, JACK KELLER

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