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.
Veni Vidi Vici
Ronnie Hilton Lyrics
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The Gaylords
Written by Paul Webster and Jerry Livingston
Peak position # 30 in 1954
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: Most lyrics sung by entire group. (words sung by lead only)
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(The moon above was yellow)
Music all around her
In my arms I found her
(I was a lucky fellow)
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(She won my heart completely)
Heaven dressed in satin
As they say in Latin
(I came, I saw, I conquered)
Down by the shores of sunny Italy
In our little rendezvous
We kissed and then we kissed and kissed again
Exactly like the Romans used to do
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
Hand in hand we're heading
For a happy wedding
And that's the story of a girl and boy in love
The moon above was yellow
I was a lucky fellow
(Down by the shores of sunny Italy)
(In our little rendezvous)
We kissed and then we kissed and kissed again
Exactly like the Romans used to do
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(How chapel bells are ringing)
Hand in hand we're heading
For a happy wedding
And that's the story of a girl and boy in love
The song "Veni, Vidi, Vici" by Ronnie Hilton tells the story of a happy couple who fell in love while taking a stroll by the shores of sun-kissed Italy. The title of the song is a Latin phrase attributed to Julius Caesar, which translates to "I came, I saw, I conquered." The lyrics of the song convey that the singer has found his perfect partner and has succeeded in winning her heart. The melody is composed of light beats, and the music creates a romantic ambiance, complementing the song's theme.
The lyrics reveal the couple's feelings towards one another, stating how lucky they are to have found each other. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's joy and eternal commitment to their relationship. The song's structure, melody, and the lyrics bring this story of love and romance to life. It aims to create a cheerful, lover's mood for the listener, calling us to celebrate life, love and making memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Veni, vidi, veci
I came, I saw, I conquered
The moon above was yellow
The atmosphere was romantic
Music all around her
There was a joyous vibe in the air
In my arms, I found her
I was fortunate to hold her close
She won my heart completely
I fell in love with her entirely
Heaven dressed in satin
The setting was divine
As they say in Latin
Just as the phrase goes
Down by the shores of sunny Italy
On the beautiful Italian coastline
In our little rendezvous
In our private meeting place
We kissed and then we kissed and kissed again
We shared many passionate kisses
Exactly like the Romans used to do
As per the romantic customs of ancient Rome
How chapel bells are ringing
The church bells are ringing
Hand in hand, we're heading
We're walking together as a couple
For a happy wedding
We're getting married
And that's the story of a girl and boy in love
Our love story has led us to this happy ending
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: JERRY LIVINGSTON, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Aulvikdngr
For those who want to sing along:
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(The moon above was yellow)
Music all around her
In my arms I found her
(I was a lucky fellow)
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(She won my heart completely)
Heaven dressed in satin
As they say in Latin
(I came, I saw, I conquered)
Down by the shores of sunny Italy
In our little rendezvous
We kissed and then we kissed and kissed again
Exactly like the Romans used to do
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(Now chapel bells are ringing)
Hand in hand we're heading
For a happy wedding
And that's the story of a girl and boy in love
The moon above was yellow
I was a lucky fellow
We kissed and then we kissed and kissed again
Exactly like the Romans used to do
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(Now chapel bells are ringing)
Hand in hand we're heading
For a happy wedding
And that's the story of a girl and boy in love
@geraldthorburn1123
I recall my mother whistling to this when I was young. It meant she was happy, which made me happy.
@hhhforce
QUEST STARTED:
Render Unto Caesar
@stuntguycs
Ave, True to Caesar.
@francinpinto
So lively, so fresh even in 2020!!!
@HAMBURBER1
i love the fact we still look back at the classics
@redcardinalist
Lovely! One of these songs guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. I defy anyone not to feel happier after listening to this song :)
Many thanks for this!
@hemmay
Exactly. Makes me want to dance around the floor. And I do!
@deccomajor8190
My grandpa thanks you.
@hemmay
Oh how happy this song makes me!
@ronniewhinnem9340
love this thanks so much i was looki g for this