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.

MEMORY
Ronnie Aldrich Lyrics

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The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me

Take one fresh and tender kiss
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Add one stolen night of bliss
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me

You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
One girl, one boy; some grief, some joy
(I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me)
Memories are made of this
(of the sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Don't forget a small moon beam
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Fold in lightly with a dream
Your lips and mine, two sips of wine
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Memories are made of this
(I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me)
Then add the wedding bells, one house where lovers dwell
Three little kids for the flavor, stir carefully through the days
See how the flavor stays These are the dreams you will savor
With His blessings from above
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Serve it generously with love
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
One man, one wife, on love through life
(I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me)
Memories are made of this
(of the sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Memories are made of this
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me)

Take one fresh and tender kiss
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Add one stolen night of bliss
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
One girl, one boy, some grief, some joy
(I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me)
Memories are made of this
(of the sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Don't forget a small moon beam
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Fold in lightly with a dream
Your lips and mine, two sips of wine
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Memories are made of this
(I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me)
Then add the wedding bells, one house where lovers dwell
Three little kids for the flavor. stir carefully through the days
See how the flavor stays
These are the dreams you will savor
With His blessings from above
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
Serve it generously with love
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)
One man, one wife, on love through life
(I was rover, but now it's over
It was a happy day when you came my way to tell me)
Memories are made of this
(of the sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
You can't beat the memories you gave-a me)

Memories are made of this
(The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ronnie Aldrich's song "Memory" express the idea that memories are a powerful thing that cannot be easily forgotten. The song describes memories as a combination of simple elements like a fresh and tender kiss, a stolen night of bliss, and even a small moonbeam. These memories are represented as a recipe that, when blended with love, create a flavor that will stay with you for a lifetime.

The song also touches upon the notion of the passage of time, as represented by the addition of a wedding and the birth of children. However, through it all, the memories created remain a constant and provide a sense of comfort and joy.

Overall, the lyrics to "Memory" convey the idea that memories are a crucial part of our lives, and they shape who we are and how we see the world.

Line by Line Meaning

The sweet sweet memories you gave-a me
The memories that were created with the person who is now gone are very sweet and valuable.

You can't beat the memories you gave-a me
There is nothing that can replace or surpass the memories that were created with the person who is now gone.

Take one fresh and tender kiss
Take a new, fresh and tender kiss to create a beautiful memory.

Add one stolen night of bliss
Add one perfect night to the memory that is to be created.

One girl, one boy; some grief, some joy
The memory includes both the happy and sad moments shared between the couple.

Memories are made of this
Memories are created from these beautiful moments shared between two people.

Don't forget a small moon beam
Don't forget that even the smallest happy moment can contribute to creating a beautiful memory.

Fold in lightly with a dream
Combine the happy memory with a beautiful dream to enhance the memory.

Your lips and mine, two sips of wine
The memory includes sharing a kiss and a glass of wine together.

Then add the wedding bells, one house where lovers dwell
The beautiful memory includes the sound of wedding bells and the home that the couple shared.

Three little kids for the flavor, stir carefully through the days
The children in the couple's lives can help enhance the beautiful memories, and these memories must be cherished and nurtured each day.

See how the flavor stays
Even after many years, the beautiful memories continue to leave a pleasant taste and are cherished forever.

These are the dreams you will savor
These beautiful memories are the ones to be cherished and savored for a lifetime.

With His blessings from above
These beautiful memories were created with the blessings from God.

Serve it generously with love
Cherish these beautiful memories generously with love.

One man, one wife, on love through life
These beautiful memories were created by a couple who stayed true to their love through all the ups and downs of life.

Lyrics © DEHR FAMILY MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Frank Miller, Richard Dehr, Terry Gilkyson

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