He graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio in 1927. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Kaye could play the saxophone and the clarinet, but he never featured himself as a soloist on either one.
A leader of one of the so-called "Sweet" bands of the Big Band era, he made a large number of records for Vocalion Records, RCA Victor, Columbia Records, and the American Decca record label. Kaye was known for an audience participation gimmick called "So You Want To Lead A Band?" where audience members would be called onto stage in an attempt to conduct the orchestra, with the possibility of winning batons. Kaye was also known for his use of "singing of song titles", which was emulated by Kay Kyser and Blue Barron.
Musicians included Ralph Flanagan, Dale Cornell and Marty Oscard. Singers included Don Cornell (not related to Dale Cornell), Billy Williams, and Nancy Norman.
He was posthumously inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1992 and for his contribution
to the recording industry has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Honey
Sammy Kaye Lyrics
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Fragrant roses in bloom
Garden bench with just room for two
You are the she-ro, I am the he-ro
Love is prompting the play
Here's the cue where I say to you
Say you love me too, honey
No one else will do, honey,
Seems funny but it's true
Loved you from the start, honey
Bless your little heart, honey
Ev-ry day would be so sunny,
Honey with you.
One thing is certain, second at curtain
Shows a wedding in June,
And a sweet honeymoon for two
With your permission, no intermission
There's so much in my heart
And so much to impart to you.
I'm in love with you, honey
Say you love me too, honey
No one else will do, honey,
Seems funny but it's true
Loved you from the start, honey
Bless your little heart, honey
Ev-ry day would be so sunny,
Honey with you.
The Sammy Kaye song "Honey" is a romantic ballad that describes a perfect summer night, filled with moonlight and sweet-smelling roses blooming. The scene is set in a garden, on a bench that fits just two people. The singer addresses his lover as his "she-ro" and himself as her "he-ro," and declares his love for her. He admits that it may sound funny, but the feeling is true. He has been in love with her from the start and blesses her little heart, wishing that every day would be sunny with her by his side.
The second act of this love story is revealed in the second verse where the singer hints at a wedding and sweet honeymoon for two. He begs for her permission to continue his confession of love with no intermission, as there is so much in his heart that he needs to impart to her. The song ends on a sweet note as the singer proclaims his love once again and asks for hers in return, expressing that no one else other than her will do.
Line by Line Meaning
Scene is a June night, flooded with moonlight
The setting is a beautiful night in June, illuminated by the bright moonlight.
Fragrant roses in bloom
The sweet fragrance of blooming roses fills the air.
Garden bench with just room for two
There's a bench in the garden that's only big enough for two people.
You are the she-ro, I am the he-ro
You are the hero and I am the heroine of this love story.
Love is prompting the play
Love is the driving force behind this romance.
Here's the cue where I say to you
Now is the time where I express my feelings to you.
I'm in love with you, honey
I am deeply in love with you, my darling.
Say you love me too, honey
Please tell me that you love me too, my love.
No one else will do, honey,
I cannot imagine being with anyone else but you, my love.
Seems funny but it's true
It may sound strange, but it's absolutely true.
Loved you from the start, honey
I have loved you since the very beginning, my love.
Bless your little heart, honey
You have a kind and loving heart, my dearest love.
Ev-ry day would be so sunny,
Every day would be filled with happiness and joy.
Honey with you.
As long as I'm with you, my sweet love.
One thing is certain, second at curtain
There's no doubt that the next act, after the curtain falls, will be a wedding.
Shows a wedding in June,
The next act is a wedding set in the month of June.
And a sweet honeymoon for two
After the wedding, we'll go on a romantic honeymoon together.
With your permission, no intermission
With your agreement, we'll continue this love story without any breaks.
There's so much in my heart
I have so much love in my heart for you.
And so much to impart to you.
And so much that I want to share with you.
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