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.
You Have My Heart
Slim Whitman Lyrics
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Now and forever
And our love had its start
Not long ago
We were gathering stars
While a million guitars
Played our love song
Every beat of my heart said it, too
Twas a moment like this
Do you remember?
And your eyes threw a kiss
When they met mine
Now we own all the stars
Aand a million guitars
Are still playing
Darling, you are the song
And you'll always belong to my heart
Twas a moment like this
Do you remember?
And your eyes threw a kiss
When they met mine
Now we own all the stars
Aand a million guitars
Are still playing
Darling, you are the song
And you'll always belong to my hear
The song "You Have My Heart" by Slim Whitman is a romantic ballad that speaks of the unbreakable bond between two people in love. The song describes the feelings of love and passion shared by the two lovers, who have recently started their relationship. The lyrics suggest that their bond is so powerful that it feels like they have been together forever. The song is filled with beautiful imagery that brings to life the starry nights and the sounds of millions of guitars playing their love song.
The first verse of the song talks about the couple's love having its start not long ago. The second verse paints a picture of the time they spent together "gathering stars" while listening to love songs played by a million guitars. The next part of the song describes the moment when the man first declared his love for the woman, saying "every beat of my heart said it too". The chorus of the song reiterates the sentiment that the two belong to each other's hearts, forever, with a million guitars still playing their love song.
The song seems to be about the early stages of a relationship when everything is fresh and new, and the two lovers are lost in their world of love and passion. The imagery is quite poetic and psychedelic, full of stars and guitars, which creates a dreamy atmosphere. The lyrics are tender and heartfelt, capturing the essence of an intense romance. The song speaks to the special moments of falling in love, the memories that come with it, and the hopes and dreams that lovers share.
Line by Line Meaning
You belong to my heart
You are mine and will always be mine.
Now and forever
Our love will never end.
And our love had its start
Our love began not long ago.
Not long ago
Our love began recently.
We were gathering stars
We were enjoying life's pleasures.
While a million guitars
The world was celebrating our love.
Played our love song
Our love was so special that it inspired music.
When I said "I love you"
When I expressed my love for you.
Every beat of my heart said it, too
I truly meant what I said and my heart was in sync.
Twas a moment like this
It was a special moment.
Do you remember?
Do you recall that moment?
And your eyes threw a kiss
You conveyed your love through your eyes.
When they met mine
When our eyes met.
Now we own all the stars
We have everything we need.
And a million guitars are still playing
Our love is still celebrated around the world.
Darling, you are the song
You are the inspiration behind our love song.
And you'll always belong to my heart
You will always be mine.
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