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.

Embraceable You
Ronnie Aldrich Lyrics

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Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you!
Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!

Just one look at you
My heart grew tipsy in me,
You and you alone
Bring out the gypsy in me!

I love all, the many charms about you!
Above all, I want my arms about you!

Don't be a naughty baby,

Come to papa, come to papa, do!
My sweet embraceable you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ronnie Aldrich's song "Embraceable You" are a heartfelt plea to a loved one to embrace the singer, who can't help but feel tipsy and overwhelmed by the charms of their partner. The lyrics are filled with playful language and innuendo, with lines like "You and you alone bring out the gypsy in me" and "Don't be a naughty baby, come to papa, come to papa, do!" But despite the playful tone, the underlying sentiment is one of deep affection and longing. The singer desires nothing more than to hold his beloved close and share in the magic of their embrace.

Line by Line Meaning

Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you!
Hold me tight, you delightful person whom I cannot replace!

Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!
Wrap your arms around me, you unique and incomparable individual!

Just one look at you
The mere sight of you

My heart grew tipsy in me,
Made my heart feel light and giddy

You and you alone
Only you and no one else

Bring out the gypsy in me!
Awaken my free-spirited nature!

I love all, the many charms about you!
I adore all of your lovely characteristics!

Above all, I want my arms about you!
Above everything else, I desire to hold you close!

Don't be a naughty baby,
Do not be mischievous

Come to papa, come to papa, do!
Come to me, dear, come to me!

My sweet embraceable you!
My lovely and huggable you!