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.
Love Walked In
Sammy Kaye Lyrics
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Love walked right in and drove the shadows away
Love walked right in and brought my sunniest day
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know
That love said "Hello" though not a word was spoken
One look and I forgot the gloom of the past
One look and I had found a world completely new
When love walked in with you
The song Love Walked In by Sammy Kaye is a timeless classic that describes the moment when love unexpectedly enters your life, making your world a brighter and happier place. The opening lines "Love walked right in and drove the shadows away" creates a visual image of light entering a dark room, symbolizing how love can overcome even the most challenging of times. The song's overall message is one of hope, indicating that when love is present, everything becomes possible.
The lyrics further elaborate on how love entered the singer's life and created a significant impact. The words "One magic moment and my heart seemed to know" suggests how love instantly connects two people without the need for any introductions or spoken words. The line "One look and I forgot the gloom of the past" portrays how love has the power to erase past sorrows and create a fresh start. The singer's heart is being filled with an overwhelming joy and a new sense of purpose that seems to have been absent until now.
The line "When love walked in with you" emphasizes the source of love, which is the person who has entered the singer's life. The chorus celebrates the beauty of that moment when love is encountered by saying that one look, one magical moment, and one wordless sound have created a completely different world. The song concludes with the singer expressing gratitude for the love that has come into their life, leaving the listener with a sense of joy, optimism, and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Love walked right in and drove the shadows away
The feeling of love suddenly entered my life, dispelling all the darkness and negativity.
Love walked right in and brought my sunniest day
The presence of love had an uplifting effect on my mood and outlook, making everything brighter and happier.
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know
In a single, special moment, my heart felt a deep and intuitive understanding about the power of love.
That love said "Hello" though not a word was spoken
Without any verbal communication, the presence of love was felt and acknowledged as a greeting.
One look and I forgot the gloom of the past
With just one glance, all the sadness and negativity of the past was forgotten and left behind.
One look and I had found my future at last
After seeing that special person, I knew that my life had changed for the better and that I had found my soulmate.
One look and I had found a world completely new
The feeling of love had opened up a brand new world for me, full of possibilities and opportunities.
When love walked in with you
It was your presence and love that had such a profound impact on my life and changed everything for the better.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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