Self-taught on the guitar, Otis Whitman worked at a shipyard in Tampa while developing a musical career, eventually performing with a band known as the "Variety Rhythm Boys". Whitman's first big break came when agent Colonel Tom Parker heard him singing on the radio and offered to represent him. Signed with RCA Records, he was billed as the cowboy singer, "Slim Whitman" and released his first 45rpm single in 1948. He toured and sang at a variety of venues including on the popular radio show, the Louisiana Hayride.
He only became a full time musician in the early 1950s after he recorded a version of the Bob Nolan hit Love Song of the Waterfall that made it into the country music Top 10 chart. His next single, Indian Love Call, was even more successful, going to the No.2 position (and actually saving the world in the 1996 movie Mars Attacks! where it proves fatal to the invading Martians). A yodeler, Whitman avoided the "down on yer luck-buried in booze" songs, preferring instead to sing laid-back romantic melodies about simple life and love.
In 1955, in the United Kingdom, he had a No.1 hit on the pop music charts with Rose Marie. With eleven weeks at the top of the charts, the song set a record that lasted for thirty-six years. Soon after recording this big hit Whitman was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry and in 1957, along with other musical stars, he appeared in the film musical, Jamboree. Despite this type of exposure, he never achieved the level of stardom in the United States that he did in Britain where he had a number of hits during the 1950s and 60s. Throughout the early 1970s, he continued to record and was a guest on Wolfman Jack's musical television show, The Midnight Special. At the time, Whitman's recording efforts were yielding only minor hits and in 1974 he stopped making new records.
Blueberry Hill
Slim Whitman Lyrics
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On Blueberry Hill where I found you
The moon stood still on Blueberry Hill
And lingered till my dreams came true
The wind in the willow played
Love's sweet melody
But all of those vows we made
Tho' we're apart you're part of me still
For you were my thrill on Blueberry Hill
The wind in the willow played
Love's sweet melody
But all of those vows we made
Were never to be
Tho' we're apart you're part of me still
For you were my thrill on Blueberry Hill
The lyrics of Slim Whitman's Blueberry Hill describe a romantic memory of the singer. According to the song, the singer found his thrill on Blueberry Hill where he found his love interest. The moon stood still on Blueberry Hill and lingered until his dreams come true. The wind in the willow played love's sweet melody, but unfortunately, all of the vows that they made were never fulfilled. Even though they are apart, the singer's love interest is still a part of him since she was his thrill on Blueberry Hill.
Some interpretations of the song suggest that the lyrics convey the singer's longing for his lost love. It shows that even though their relationship came to an end, the memories they shared continue to haunt him. Blueberry Hill may symbolize a place where the singer and his love interest have shared beautiful moments in the past. The song's themes of loss and heartbreak resonate with many listeners who have gone through similar experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill
I experienced excitement and joy while being on Blueberry Hill.
On Blueberry Hill where I found you
I found you on Blueberry Hill, which is a special place to me.
The moon stood still on Blueberry Hill
The moon appeared to be static while I was on Blueberry Hill.
And lingered till my dreams came true
The moon stayed until my desires became a reality.
The wind in the willow played Love's sweet melody
The wind rustling through the willow tree created a beautiful romantic melody.
But all of those vows we made were never to be
The promises we made to each other were never fulfilled.
Tho' we're apart you're part of me still
Even though we are separated, you still have a significant place in my heart and life.
For you were my thrill on Blueberry Hill
You were the source of my excitement and happiness while being on Blueberry Hill.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Lewis, Larry Stock, Vincent Rose
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Quiet Man Scott
The greatest singer of all time slim Whitman,
I always drop a tear or two when I hear the golden voice of my idol slim Whitman
Rest in peace slim
lunsgood
A beautiful rendition
Eileen Hart
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Malcom Jow
THIS GUY COULD SING ANYTHING BRILLIANT…MISS YE SLIM…
Dinyar Dalal
There is no one like you dear Slim. You are the greatest.
Marjorie Morgan
The Great Slim Whitman was born with the gift of a beautiful voice- thank goodness he shared it with us all. The greatest singer and a Legend in his lifetime. I have most of the 600 songs he recorded! Marje Morgan Wrexham North Wales Great Britain...And a member of the Slim Whitman Appreciation Society on Facebook...
Eli Zdunich
WHAT A VOICE SO SMOOTH AND MELLOW!
Francis Alan Wormald
AT 80 I LATE TO APPRECIATE SLIM'S CONTRIBUTION....MY VERY FAVE IS "STRANGER ON THE SHORE"...DO GIVE IT A LISTEN.
Karen Strock
What a Gorgeous Man With the Most Gorgeous Voice ever a Man can have,,,,
Lida Du plessis
❤❤❤awesome amazing song thanks for share🎉🎉🎉❤