Sander L Nelson was born on 1 December 1938 in Santa Monica, California. He attended high school with Jan Berry, Dean Torrence (who together became Jan and Dean), and Kim Fowley. After gaining respect as a session drummer, he played on such well-known songs as "To Know Him Is To Love Him" (Phil Spector's Teddy Bears, 1958), "Alley-Oop" (The Hollywood Argyles, 1960), "A Thousand Stars" (Kathy Young and the Innocents, 1960) and more.
Nelson continued to record into the early 1970s.
My Blue Heaven
Sandy Nelson Lyrics
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Hurry to my Blue Heaven
Turn to the right, there's a little white light
Will lead you to my Blue Heaven
You'll see a smilin' face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Little nest that nestles where the roses bloom
Molly and me, and the baby makes three
We're happy in my, in my Blue Heaven
And a little nest nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me, and the baby is three
We're so happy in my Blue Heaven
We're happy in my Blue Heaven
We're happy in my Blue Heaven!
"My Blue Heaven" by Sandy Nelson is a love song that speaks to the comfort and happiness that can be found in a cozy home. The opening lines, "Whippoorwills call, evenin' is nigh, hurry to my Blue Heaven" evoke the feeling of a warm summer evening, with the call of the whippoorwill indicating that it's time to come inside and settle down for the night. The lyrics suggest that the singer's Blue Heaven is a special place, one that is not easily found but is worth seeking out. The little white light that can be seen by turning to the right leads to this idyllic place.
The second verse describes the interior of this Blue Heaven - a smiling face, fireplace, and cozy room, complete with a little nest that nestles where the roses bloom. The final verse speaks to the joy that can be found in sharing this home with loved ones - the singer, Molly, and their baby. The repetition of the line "We're happy in my Blue Heaven" reinforces the idea that this home is a source of great happiness and contentment for the singer.
Overall, "My Blue Heaven" celebrates the idea of home as a place of safety, comfort, and love. The imagery of the whippoorwill, cozy room, and roses in bloom suggest a natural, peaceful environment, while the presence of a loving family adds warmth and joy to the picture.
Line by Line Meaning
Whippoorwills call, evenin' is nigh
As night approaches, the sound of Whippoorwills can be heard
Hurry to my Blue Heaven
Come quickly to my happy place called Blue Heaven
Turn to the right, there's a little white light
If you turn to the right, you'll see a small white light that will guide you to Blue Heaven
Will lead you to my Blue Heaven
This light will lead you straight to Blue Heaven
You'll see a smilin' face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Upon arrival, you'll see a happy face, a cozy room with a fireplace
Little nest that nestles where the roses bloom
The house is a cozy little nest, surrounded by blooming roses
Molly and me, and the baby makes three
I am happily married to Molly, and our baby completes our family of three
We're happy in my, in my Blue Heaven
Being in Blue Heaven with my family makes us all deeply happy
You're gonna see a smilin' face, fireplace, cozy room
Prepare yourself to see a warm, kind face, a cozy space with a fireplace in Blue Heaven
And a little nest nestled where the roses bloom
This Happy place is also nested among roses and beautiful nature
Just Molly and me, and the baby is three
It's just the three of us, me, my wife, and our child making this a beautiful happy family
We're so happy in my Blue Heaven
Our happiness is due to the calm bliss we experience when we're in our Blue Heaven
We're happy in my Blue Heaven
We continue to be content and thrilled with the warmth and peace in our happy Blue Heaven
We're happy in my Blue Heaven!
Our happiness in Blue Heaven just keeps on continuing, and we keep on cherishing these magical moments.
Lyrics © DONALDSON PUBLISHING CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Whiting, Walter Donaldson
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