Hilton was … Read Full Bio ↴Ronnie Hilton (1926-2001) was an English popular singer.
Hilton was born Adrian Hill on 26th January 1926 in Hull. After various jobs, in 1948 he married Joan Conyer, who encouraged him to try professional singing. He won a competition in Leeds, and made a record in 1953, followed by "I Believe', which reached number two in the U.K. charts; Hilton became one of the most popular British singers of the 1950s. He had further hits with 'Vene Vidi Vice", 'Stars Shine in Your Eyes', 'The Yellow Rose of Texas', and 'Young and Foolish'. In 1956 his 'No Other Love' reached number one (holding Elvis Presley from that position for some weeks), and in 1959 he again reached number one with 'Wonder of You'. With the advent of the 1960s his popularity waned, although he did achieve a million seller in 1965 with 'A Windmill in Old Amsterdam'. He continued to perform in variety shows, although a stroke in 1976 held him back for a while. He died in Hailsham, East Sussex, on 21st July 2001.
No Other Love
Ronnie Hilton Lyrics
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Only my love for you
Only the dream we knew
No other love
Watching the night go by
Wishing that you could be
Watching the night with me
Hurry home, come home to me
Set me free
Free from doubt and free from longing
Into your arms I'll fly
Locked in your arms I'll stay
Waiting to hear you say
No other love have I
No other love
(Into the night I cry)
Hurry home, come home to me
Set me free
Free from doubt and free from longing
Into your arms I'll fly
Locked in your arms I'll stay
Waiting to hear you say
No other love have I
No other love
(No other love)
No other love
The lyrics to Ronnie Hilton's song "No Other Love" express the singer's faithful dedication and love for a significant other. The first two lines of the song, "No other love have I, only my love for you", sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer impresses upon his lover that he has no interest in another love. The lines "Only the dream we knew, no other love", depict how the singer is content in their relationship together and their shared dreams.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses his longing for his significant other, hoping he can share his experiences with them, "Watching the night go by, wishing that you could be watching the night with me...into the night I cry, hurry home, come home to me, set me free". The lyrics suggest that the singer feels incomplete and yearns for their significant other to be with them, which would help the singer feel liberated from his thoughts and longings. The singer is depicted as someone who is deeply devoted and emotionally invested in their significant other.
Overall, "No Other Love" is a passionate love song that emphasizes the singer's deep commitment and devotion to their significant other. It is a song that captures the depth of feelings and emotions that come with love.
Line by Line Meaning
No other love have I
I have no love other than the love I have for you.
Only my love for you
My love is only for you.
Only the dream we knew
Our love is the only dream I cherish.
No other love
No love comes close to the love I have for you.
Watching the night go by
I spend my nights waiting for you.
Wishing that you could be
I wish you were here with me.
Watching the night with me
I want to spend my nights with you by my side.
Into the night I cry
I cry for the desire to have you by my side.
Hurry home, come home to me
I urge you to come back to me as soon as you can.
Set me free
Your presence will set me free from the doubt and the longing I experience.
Free from doubt and free from longing
I want to be with you without any doubts or longings.
Into your arms I'll fly
I am eager to return to you and be in your warm and loving embrace.
Locked in your arms I'll stay
I want to be held tightly in your embrace and never let go.
Waiting to hear you say
I anticipate hearing you affirm your love for me.
No other love have I
My love is solely for you.
(No other love)
There is no other love like ours.
No other love
I only want your love and no one else's.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WedgePee
Agreed!
In those days, most music was conducted in front a full orchestra. If there was even ONE mistake, they had to start all over again! Also, whereas "teenagers" bought rock-n-roll, civilised adults (who considered it degrading) bought music like this instead. Both types of music were awesome then, and still are today.
Oh, and I've checked the Official Charts Company's website. This wasn't #1 in July 1956; "I'll Be Home" by Pat Boone and "Why Do Fools Fall In Love?" were, depending on the date in question.
On my song-rating guide:
No Other Love (work of pure genius): 7.7/10 ("Good")
Pretty Girls (computer-generated trash): 1.5/10 ("Unbearable")
That goes to show how some changes in those 59 years weren't for the better.
@rondunn4336
One of the sweetest kindest and egoless entertainers one could meet. RIP Ronnie.
@BykerTheBoy
A wonderful voice he was one of the UK's best male vocalists.
@pammyjones1151
Probably my favourite of the many artists of the 50's and 60's they just don't make them like this anymore...... lovely voice and delivery..... wonderful!!....thank you 😘
@tomneville8312
Ronnie a fine singer, rate him very highly.
@kateallsop6572
Days of real heartfelt music
@janethu9169
Perry Como. Jo Stafford. They also sang this beautifully.
@josephkane4753
Another Timeless Classic hit single From Ronnie Hilton with his Big Hit single No Other Love from 1956
@kieranmclaughlin8920
Outstanding ! 👏
@PeteLindup
Ronnie was a lovely guy. Worked with him many times, "fabulous 50s" touring show etc. This is his biggest hit. (Along with "Windmill in Old Amsterdam")
@hemmay
+PeteLindup Always remember this was a popular choice on 2 (and3) way Family Favourites back in the day...