1959 was Conway's annus mirabilis, with a cumulative total of 83 weeks on the UK Singles Chart. This included two self-penned number one instrumentals, "Side Saddle" and "Roulette", the latter deposing Elvis Presley's "A Fool Such As I".
Conway maintained a chart presence in the early 1960s, and was a fixture on light entertainment TV shows and radio for many years afterwards thanks to his instantly recognisable piano style. For some years his career was blighted by ill-health, and his later life was notable for charity work. He founded in 1990, along with his friend writer and broadcaster Richard Hope-Hawkins, the Russ Conway Cancer Fund and they staged in major theatre's charity gala shows that raised thousands of pounds and was donated to numerous cancer charities. Russ, who never married, died on 2000-11-16 [1]. Richard Hope Hawkins gave the main address at Russ's funeral held at the historic St Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol. Elton John sent a wreath. In 2001 Richard devised, staged and directed a tribute to Russ at the Colston Hall, Bristol with an all-star cast. The money raised which was £18,000 was donated to St Peter's Hospice, Bristol.
I Wish You Love
Russ Conway Lyrics
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This is where our story ends,
Never lovers, ever friends.
Goodbye, Let our hearts call it a day,
But before you walk away,
I sincerely want to say:
To give your heart a song to sing;
And then a kiss, but more than this I wish you love.
And in July, a lemonade,
To cool you in some leafy glade;
I wish you health and more than wealth, I wish you love.
My breaking heart and I agree
That you and I could never be,
So with my best, my very best, I set you free.
I wish you shelter from the storm,
A cozy fire to keep you warm;
But most of all, when snowflakes fall,
I wish you love.
I wish you bluebirds in the Spring,
To give your heart a song to sing;
And then a kiss, but more than this I wish you love.
And in July, a lemonade,
To cool you in some leafy glade;
I wish you health and more than wealth, I wish you love.
My breaking heart and I agree
That you and I could never be,
So with my best, my very best, I set you free.
I wish you shelter from the storm,
A cozy fire to keep you warm;
But most of all, when snowflakes fall,
I wish you love.
The lyrics of Russ Conway's song I Wish You Love talk about two people bidding farewell to each other. Despite not having a romantic relationship, they are still saying goodbye to each other, hoping to remain as friends. The lyrics urge the other person to walk away and end their story. However, before they go, the singer wishes for the other person's well-being and happiness in life.
The lyrics touch on a few different wishes and scenarios, with the singer wishing the other person bluebirds in the spring, implying happiness and joy in life. The mention of lemonade and a leafy glade in July is a reference to indulging in life's simple pleasures. The singer also wishes them good health, more than wealth and most importantly, love, which is referenced multiple times throughout the song. The melody is also upbeat and cheerful, adding to the song's optimistic vibe despite the sadness of the farewell.
Overall, the song I Wish You Love is a bittersweet goodbye where the singer expresses their wishes for the other person's happiness and love in life. It is a reminder that even when love doesn't work out, there can still be kindness and care between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, No use leading with our chins,
We shouldn't pretend that everything is okay, it's time to say goodbye.
This is where our story ends,
Our relationship has ended, and there's no going back.
Never lovers, ever friends.
We were never romantically involved, but I hope we can still be friends.
Goodbye, Let our hearts call it a day,
Let's end things amicably, without any hard feelings.
But before you walk away, I sincerely want to say:
I have something to say before you leave.
I wish you bluebirds in the Spring,
I hope you find happiness and joy in the simple things in life, like seeing bluebirds in the Spring.
To give your heart a song to sing;
May you find something that gives you a reason to be happy and hopeful, like singing a joyful song.
And then a kiss, but more than this I wish you love.
May you find love, and all the wonderful feelings that come with it, like a warm and passionate kiss.
And in July, a lemonade,
May you find something refreshing and vibrant to help you cool off and enjoy the hot summer days.
To cool you in some leafy glade;
May you find a peaceful and serene spot where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
I wish you health and more than wealth, I wish you love.
May you be healthy, happy and content, and have the love and support of those around you.
My breaking heart and I agree
I'm heartbroken, but I know that it's the right thing for us to part ways.
That you and I could never be,
Our relationship was not meant to be, and it's time for us to move on.
So with my best, my very best, I set you free.
I'm letting you go, but I'm doing it with the best intentions and wishes for your future.
I wish you shelter from the storm,
May you find a place of safety and comfort when life gets tough and chaotic.
A cozy fire to keep you warm;
May you have warmth and comfort in your life, especially during cold and dark times.
But most of all, when snowflakes fall,
May you find love and happiness even in the coldest and darkest of times.
I wish you love.
Above all, I hope you find love in your life, in all its forms and manifestations.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL YOUNG
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