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.

Up Up And Away
Ronnie Aldrich Lyrics

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Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?
Would you like to glide in my beautiful balloon?
We could float among the stars together, you and I

For we can fly, we can fly
Up, up and away
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon

The world's a nicer place in my beautiful balloon
It wears a nicer face in my beautiful balloon
We can sing a song and sail along the silver sky

For we can fly, we can fly
Up, up and away
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon

Suspended under a twilight canopy
We'll search the clouds for a star to guide us
If by some chance you find yourself loving me
We'll find a cloud to hid us, keep the moon beside us

Love is waiting there in my beautiful balloon
Way up in the air in my beautiful balloon
If you'll hold my hand we'll chase your dream across the sky
For we can fly, we can fly

Up, up and away
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ronnie Aldrich's "Up Up And Away" describe the journey of two people who are in love and want to escape the confines of reality to a magical place. The first two lines of each verse propose an invitation to the listener, asking if they want to join the singer in their "beautiful balloon" where they can float among the stars. The chorus reinforces the idea that anything is possible: "For we can fly, we can fly / Up, up and away / My beautiful, my beautiful balloon." The beauty of the world is amplified when viewed from above, as expressed in the second verse: "The world's a nicer place in my beautiful balloon / It wears a nicer face in my beautiful balloon."

The third verse expands on the idea of the balloon as a place of refuge, an escape from problems on the ground. The twilight canopy and search for a star create a dreamy, romantic atmosphere. The final lines suggest the singer's desire for a deeper connection with the person they are inviting to join them in the balloon: "If you'll hold my hand we'll chase your dream across the sky / For we can fly, we can fly / Up, up and away / My beautiful, my beautiful balloon." The song is ultimately about escaping reality and entering a fantasized world with someone special.

Line by Line Meaning

Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?
Do you want to come with me on a journey through the sky in my beautiful balloon?

Would you like to glide in my beautiful balloon?
Would you like to experience the feeling of floating effortlessly in the sky with me in my beautiful balloon?

We could float among the stars together, you and I
If you come with me in my beautiful balloon, we can enjoy the view of the stars from above and be together in this experience.

For we can fly, we can fly
We have the ability to take flight in the balloon and soar high into the sky.

Up, up and away
We will ascend higher and higher into the sky, leaving the ground far below us.

My beautiful, my beautiful balloon
The balloon is not only a mode of transportation, but also a beautiful and captivating sight to behold.

The world's a nicer place in my beautiful balloon
Viewing the world from the balloon's perspective makes it seem like a more beautiful, pleasant place to be.

It wears a nicer face in my beautiful balloon
The earth looks more serene and majestic when seen from high up in the balloon.

We can sing a song and sail along the silver sky
As we drift through the sky in the balloon, we can enjoy the experience and even sing or make joyful noise as we glide along the clouds.

Suspended under a twilight canopy
We will be hanging safely below the balloon's canopy, enjoying the view of the sky during the transitional period between day and night.

We'll search the clouds for a star to guide us
As we soar through the sky, we will look for a star to follow and use as guidance for our flight.

If by some chance you find yourself loving me
If during this amazing experience you find yourself feeling affection towards me, aka the singer, then...

We'll find a cloud to hid us, keep the moon beside us
Then we can use the clouds as cover to be alone together while the moon accompanies us in the sky.

Love is waiting there in my beautiful balloon
This experience can be a romantic one, and love may be waiting for us as we float through the sky together.

Way up in the air in my beautiful balloon
We will be flying high above the ground and experiencing the world from a unique, elevated perspective.

If you'll hold my hand we'll chase your dream across the sky
If you hold my hand and come with me, we can both follow your dreams as we soar through the clouds.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jimmy Webb

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