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.
More Than You Know
Ronnie Aldrich Lyrics
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Whether you are false or true
Whether you remain or wander,
I'm growing fonder of you
Even though your friends forsake you,
Even though you don't succeed
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
Give you the break you need
More than you know, more than you know
Girl of my heart, I love you so
Lately I find you're on my mind
More than you know
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
You need me so
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
Loving you the way that I do
There's nothing I can do about it
Loving may be all you can give
But baby I can't live without it
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
More than I'd show
More than you'd ever know
In Ronnie Aldrich's song, More Than You Know, the lyrics convey a deep sense of devotion and commitment to someone, regardless of the challenges and obstacles that may arise in their relationship. The first verse sets up a scenario where the subject of the song could leave or betray the singer, but despite all of this uncertainty, the singer is only growing more fond of them. The next verse speaks to the singer's willingness to stand by their love, even if things don't go as planned. The chorus, "More than you know, more than you know / Girl of my heart, I love you so / Lately I find you're on my mind / More than you know," further emphasizes the strength and depth of the singer's love.
The bridge is the most emotional part of the song, highlighting the singer's vulnerable state and the enormous amount of love he feels for the subject of his devotion. "Loving you the way that I do / There's nothing I can do about it / Loving may be all you can give / But baby I can't live without it / Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry / If you got tired and said 'Good-bye' / More than I'd show / More than you'd ever know".
More Than You Know was first composed by Vincent Youmans in 1929, with lyrics by Billy Rose and Edward Eliscu. It has since been covered by numerous artists, including Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald. Aldrich's version was featured in the 1950 movie A Woman of Distinction, starring Rosalind Russell and Ray Milland. Additionally, the song was used in the opening credits of the 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters, directed by Woody Allen.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether you are here or yonder,
No matter where you are, whether near or far,
Whether you are false or true
Regardless of your honesty or deceit,
Whether you remain or wander,
Whether you stay or go away,
I'm growing fonder of you
My love for you is growing stronger every day,
Even though your friends forsake you,
Even if your friends turn their back on you,
Even though you don't succeed
Even if you fail to achieve your goals,
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
I would be happy to be there for you,
Give you the break you need
And offer the opportunity you require.
More than you know, more than you know
My love for you is deeper than you can imagine,
Girl of my heart, I love you so
My dear, you hold a special place in my heart,
Lately I find you're on my mind
I have been thinking about you a lot recently,
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Whether you are correct or mistaken,
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
You are the one for me and I'll always stand by you,
You need me so
I know you rely on me a great deal,
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
And you may never realize how much you need me.
Loving you the way that I do
The love I have for you is immeasurable,
There's nothing I can do about it
And I can't help the way I feel,
Loving may be all you can give
Perhaps all you can offer me in return is your love,
But baby I can't live without it
But without your love, I couldn't go on,
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
The thought of losing you is heartbreaking,
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
And if one day you decided to leave me,
More than I'd show
You would never know how much it would hurt me,
More than you'd ever know
More than you can comprehend how much you mean to me.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Eliscu, Billy Rose, Vincent Youmans
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