Sammy Fain was born in New York City. In 1923, Fain appeared with Artie Dunn in a short film directed by Lee De Forest filmed in DeForest's Phonofilm sound-on-film process. In 1925, Fain left the Fain-Dunn act to devote himself full-time to composing.
Fain worked extensively in collaboration with Irving Kahal. Together they wrote classics such as "Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella". Another lyricist who collaborated with Fain was Lew Brown, with whom he wrote "That Old Feeling". His Broadway credits also include Everybody's Welcome, Right This Way, Hellzapoppin', I'll Be Seeing You, Flahooley, Ankles Aweigh, Christine and Something More.
Fain also composed music for more than 30 films in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. He was nominated for the best Original Song Oscar nine times, winning twice, with "Secret Love" from Calamity Jane in 1954 and with "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" from the movie of the same title in 1955. He co-wrote both songs with Paul Francis Webster, another long-time collaborator. Fain wrote the second theme to the TV series Wagon Train in 1958, which was called "(Roll Along) Wagon Train". He also contributed to the song scores for the Walt Disney animated films Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and The Rescuers.
In 1963, he collaborated with Harold Adamson in writing songs for the movie The Incredible Mr. Limpet, which came out in 1964, and such songs as "I Wish I Were a Fish", "Be Careful How You Wish" and "Deep Rapture" enhanced his fame.
Fain died in Los Angeles, California, and is interred at Cedar Park Cemetery, in Emerson, New Jersey.
Secret Love
Sammy Fain Lyrics
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That lived within the heart of me
All too soon my secret love
Became impatient to be free
So I told a friendly star
The way that dreamers often do
Just how wonderful you are
Now I shout it from the highest hills
Even told the golden daffodils
At last my heart's an open door
And my secret love's no secret anymore
The lyrics to Sammy Fain's "Secret Love" speaks about a person who has hidden their love for someone for a long time. The love resides within them, but it becomes too much to bear, and they must reveal their true feelings. The individual confides in a star, which is a metaphor for sharing their thoughts and feelings with the universe, a sign of liberation, hoping it will guide them to the love of their life.
The beauty of the song is its ability to capture the essence of love's journey. From the beginning, where love is hidden and kept a secret, to the moment where the individual reveals everything and shouts it from the highest hills. The song's lyrics express a feeling of hope, courage, and liberation, indicating that when we open our hearts, we become free to pursue our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I had a secret love
There was a love that I kept hidden and secret inside me
That lived within the heart of me
This love existed deeply inside my heart
All too soon my secret love
However, it did not take long for my secret love to become overwhelming
Became impatient to be free
It wanted to be set free and shared with others
So I told a friendly star
I confided in something trustworthy and reliable, like a star
The way that dreamers often do
As many dreamers tend to do, I expressed my feelings to something or someone inanimate to give them life
Just how wonderful you are
I conveyed the greatness of this person
And why I am so in love with you
I explained the reasons why I feel so deeply in love with them
Now I shout it from the highest hills
Now, I am not holding back anything and freely exclaim my love to the world
Even told the golden daffodils
I even shared my love with the flowers, something that may not even possess the capability to understand it
At last my heart's an open door
Finally, my heart is no longer closed and my emotions are allowed to flow freely
And my secret love's no secret anymore
My once secretive love is now out in the open and shared with the world
Lyrics Β© Tratore, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Francis Webster, Sammy Fain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kingbee1500
I used to watch the show JUST to see Anacani! What a crush I (and probably a couple million other guys) had on her...
@chpnlzt
I WAS TOO YOUNG TO APPRECIATE HER THE FIRST TIME AROUND, BUT WATCHING THE RERUNS ON PBS MOSTLY TO SEE HER, SO I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL !!!
I CALL HER THE MEXICAN CRYSTAL GAYLE !!!
(CRYSTAL IS MY FAVORITE SINGER OF ALL TIME)
@sergioalpert66
Get in line fellas, she's been mine since '73. lol. Actually she's been Rudy Echeverria's since '78. Happy marriage with a lovely daughter Priscila.
@chpnlzt
sergioalpert66
COOL, DIDN'T KNOW SHE HAD A DAUGHTER......WONDER IF HER GIRL CAN SING TOO ?
Β
CAN'T IMAGINE BEING MARRIED TO SOMEONE "THAT" BEAUTIFUL ........ BEING GOBSMACKED AND TONGUE TIED ALL THE TIME, PROBABLY WOULDN'T GET MUCH DONE......
@sergioalpert66
Oh I'm sure Anacani would calm you down after a few minutes. She's probably had to calm down a lot of male fans she's met over the years. But yeah, Anacani's singing is as good as it gets. Wouldn't be surprised if Priscila can sing. Β Musical talent runs in Anacani's side of the family. Her grandfather was a bandleader for a long time just like Lawrence Welk.
@1seansouth
so, so beautiful
@joseantoniorodriguezhernan3159
Tema musical contemplativo... This song played in accordion is a wonderful thing!!!...
@ronaldholmes8525
My love for Anacani is no secret!
@albertomuradsobrinho6810
LINDA MUSICA ,, MULHER LINDA BELA CANTORIA
@billbright1755
And now my Love is no secret any more.