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.

My Cherie Amour
Ronnie Aldrich Lyrics

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La la la la la la, la la la la la la
My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
I've been near you, but you never noticed me

My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
That behind that little smile I wore
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Maybe someday, you'll see my face amoung the crowd
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine

La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ronnie Aldrich's song "My Cherie Amour" express the singer's admiration and love for a girl he refers to as "my cherie amour". He describes her as lovely as a summer day, but also as distant as the milky way. Despite being near her on several occasions, she has never noticed him. The singer wishes that she were his and wonders why she has ignored him.

The lyrics suggest that the singer believes that the girl he loves is the only one for him. He longs to be with her, but seems resigned to the fact that she may never notice him. The song's gentle melody and the use of the term "cherie amour" adds to the overall tone of longing and wistfulness.

Overall, the lyrics of "My Cherie Amour" convey the universal sentiment of unrequited love - a feeling that many people can relate to. The song highlights the frustration, sadness, and hope that come with being in love with someone who may never feel the same way.

Line by Line Meaning

My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
The person being referred to as 'my cherie amour' is described as beautiful and pleasant, just like a sunny summer day.

My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
Although 'my cherie amour' is beautiful, they seem far away and inaccessible, like the distance between Earth and the stars in the Milky Way.

My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
Despite their distance, the singer still loves and admires 'my cherie amour', referring to them affectionately as a 'pretty little one'.

You're the only girl my heart beats for
'My cherie amour' is the only person the artist is truly in love with and cares about, as their heart only beats for that person.

How I wish that you were mine
The artist desires to be in a romantic relationship with 'my cherie amour', and expresses their yearning for that to come true.

In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
The singer has been in the same vicinity as 'my cherie amour', whether it be in a café or on a busy street, but has not been noticed by them.

I've been near you, but you never noticed me
Despite physically being near 'my cherie amour', the singer has not received any acknowledgement or attention from them.

My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
The artist is pleading for an explanation from 'my cherie amour' as to why they have not noticed the artist's attempts to get their attention or affection.

That behind that little smile I wore
The artist suggests that there were underlying emotions and feelings behind the smile they wore when in the presence of 'my cherie amour'.

Maybe someday, you'll see my face amoung the crowd
The artist holds onto hope that 'my cherie amour' will eventually notice them and recognize their face among a crowd of people.

Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
The singer dreams of being able to be close to 'my cherie amour' even if only in the figurative sense, imagining sharing their 'distant cloud'.

Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
The artist repeats their affectionate term for 'my cherie amour', expressing their love for them once again.

You're the only girl my heart beats for
The singer reiterates that 'my cherie amour' is the only person they truly care for and love, with their heart only beating for them.

How I wish that you were mine
The singer repeats their longing and desire for 'my cherie amour' to be in a romantic relationship with them.

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy

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