Read Full Bio ↴Sammy Kaye (1910 — 1987) was a famous U.S. bandleader and songwriter.
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.
Rosalie
Sammy Kaye Lyrics
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Rosalie, my dream
Since one night when stars danced above
I'm oh, oh, so much in love
So, Rosalie, have mercy
Rosalie, don't decline
Won't you make my life thrilling
To be mine
Rosalie, mine
The lyrics to Sammy Kaye's song Rosalie are a heartfelt declaration of love to a woman named Rosalie. The singer expresses his deep affection for her and how he fell in love with her the night the stars danced above. He implores Rosalie to have mercy on him and not decline his love, asking her to make his life thrilling by accepting his proposal. The singer is clearly head over heels for Rosalie and hopes that she'll agree to be his.
The lyrics also convey a sense of vulnerability and desperation in the singer's pleas to Rosalie. He seems to be putting everything on the line by expressing his feelings so openly to her. He acknowledges that his happiness and well-being is dependent on her response. The lyric "tell me you're willing to be mine" is a direct plea to Rosalie to accept his love and commit herself to him.
Overall, the lyrics to Rosalie are a romantic and emotional expression of love. The singer is driven by his feelings for Rosalie and hopes that she'll reciprocate his affections. The song captures the intensity and vulnerability of falling in love, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Rosalie, my darling
My beloved Rosalie
Rosalie, my dream
My fantasy Rosalie who I dream of
Since one night when stars danced above
Since that night when the universe created a romantic atmosphere
I'm oh, oh, so much in love
I am deeply in love with Rosalie
So, Rosalie, have mercy
Rosalie, please be kind and considerate
Rosalie, don't decline
Rosalie, please don't reject me
Won't you make my life thrilling
Will you not make my life full of excitement
And tell me you're willing
And confirm that you also want me in your life
To be mine
As my partner, my lover, my soulmate - to spend life together
Rosalie, mine
My Rosalie, forever and always
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Written by: COLE PORTER
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Austin Casey
Not a single comment in three years? This is without question the best recording of this beautiful tune. The arrangement is perfect and Tommy Ryan's delivery is sensational. Orchids to Kaye and the boys đź‘Ź
Ted Lawrence
Awesome beautiful recording