Ted Heath (1902-1969) was the top UK bandleader of the 40s, 50s and early 6… Read Full Bio ↴Ted Heath (1902-1969) was the top UK bandleader of the 40s, 50s and early 60s. Born in Wandsworth, S. London, he started playing trombone at the age of 14 and played with Jack Hylton, Ambrose, Sid Lipton and Geraldo. He brought his own orchestra together in 1944 for the BBC and his career took off, including many hit records, the biggest success being "Swinging Shepherd Blues". During the 1950s his orchestra frequently performed at the Hammersmith Palais de Dance and from 1956 Heath and his orchestra were regular visitors to the United States. He employed many of the big-name British jazz musicians and his vocalists included Denis Lotus, Lita Rosa and the top British vocalists of the early to mid-50s, Dickie Valentine who went on to have a very successful solo career. The orchestra was disbanded in 1964 when Heath's health started faltering.

In The Mood
Ted Heath Lyrics

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I'm in the mood for love
Simply because you're near me.
Funny, but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love.

Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we're under
Oh! Is it any wonder

I'm in the mood for love?

Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade?
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!

If there's a cloud above
If it should rain we'll let it

But for tonight, forget it!
I'm in the mood for love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I'm in the mood for love" by Ted Heath and His Orchestra are a declaration of love and the joy one experiences when in the presence of the person they love. The singer is expressing their mood, which is positive and upbeat, thanks to the presence of their partner. The lyrics suggest that the mere presence of the beloved can make everything better, even when things may not be going perfectly. The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer declaring that they are in the mood for love because their partner is near them.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm in the mood for love
I feel the desire and need for romance

Simply because you're near me.
It's solely due to your presence that I feel this way

Funny, but when you're near me
It's amusing how my emotions change when you're close

Heaven is in your eyes
Your eyes are filled with wonder and beauty

Bright as the stars we're under
They shine like heavenly stars above us

Oh! Is it any wonder
It's no surprise that I'm so drawn to you

Why stop to think of whether
There's no reason to ponder or question

This little dream might fade?
If our love were to fade, what's the point in worrying about it now?

We've put our hearts together
We've united our emotions and feelings for one another

Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
As a result, we're now one, and I'm not scared of what might happen

If there's a cloud above
If there are any issues or obstacles to our happiness

If it should rain we'll let it
We'll accept and endure the problems and challenges we face

But for tonight, forget it!
For now, let's just enjoy each other's company and forget our worries

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy Mchugh

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