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.
Some Enchanted Evening
Ronnie Aldrich Lyrics
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You may see a stranger across a crowded room,
And somehow you know, you know even then,
That somehow you'll see here again and again.
Some enchanted evening, someone may be laughing,
You may hear her laughing across a crowded room,
And night after night, as strange as it seems,
Who can explain it, who can tell you why?
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try.
Some enchanted evening, when you find your true love,
When you hear her call you across a crowded room,
Then fly to her side and make her your own,
Or all through your life you may dream all alone.
Once you have found her, never let her go,
Once you have found her, never let her go.
The essence of “Some Enchanted Evening” by Ronnie Aldrich is about that moment when you see someone for the first time, and you feel an inexplicable connection. Something inside of you tells you that this stranger may play a significant role in your life. You can feel it in your bones, and the feeling is undeniable. You may hear her laughter or see her from across the room, but when that moment comes, and you two lock eyes - even briefly - there is no denying it. That's the beginning of the power of love. This new connection somehow ignites a spark that never fades. The song is about that inexplicable attraction and finding your soulmate.
The lyrics suggest that when you find your true love, you should cherish her and never let her go. It’s an occasion worth grasping hold of, worth chasing, worth living happily ever after for. The song is a call to love, a statement that the chances of finding that special person are slim, and, therefore, once you find them, you should never let them go. The song has an aura of destiny about it. It suggests that the people you meet aren't entirely chance encounters. It's like fate decided that your paths should cross.
Line by Line Meaning
Some enchanted evening, you may see a stranger,
On a special night, you may come across an unfamiliar face,
You may see a stranger across a crowded room,
In a packed room, your eyes may meet with an unknown person's gaze,
And somehow you know, you know even then,
Without any prior interaction, you sense an unspoken connection,
That somehow you'll see here again and again.
An inexplicable feeling that this encounter won't be the last one.
Some enchanted evening, someone may be laughing,
Amidst the lively atmosphere, a melodious laughter could be heard,
You may hear her laughing across a crowded room,
The sound of her merriment echoes through the crowded space,
And night after night, as strange as it seems,
Oddly enough, her laughter reverberates in your mind every night,
The sound of her laughter will sing in your dreams.
Even in your sleep, the memory of her laughter brings you pleasure.
Who can explain it, who can tell you why?
There is no logical explanation for this inexplicable occurrence,
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try.
While some may try to rationalize it, wise men understand the beauty of mystery.
Some enchanted evening, when you find your true love,
On a magical night, you may finally meet your soulmate,
When you hear her call you across a crowded room,
As she whispers your name amidst the crowd, you finally recognize her voice,
Then fly to her side and make her your own,
Without hesitation, go to her and claim her as your partner,
Or all through your life you may dream all alone.
Otherwise, you may spend the rest of your life desiring a love that could have been.
Once you have found her, never let her go,
After discovering true love, cherish it and never let it slip away,
Once you have found her, never let her go.
Repeat this vow to yourself - she's the one, never let her go.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers
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