“Patty Andrews, the lead singer of the Andrews sisters group was born in Mound, Minnesota on February 16, 1918 in a house that occupied the property where The Gillespie Center stands today.
During the 1920’s Laverne, Maxene and Patty Andrews spent their summers in Mound, living with their parents in a house across the street from the grocery store that was owned by Pete and Ed Sollie, bachelor uncles of the three girls. (Today, Green T Accounting occupies the Sollie grocery store building and The Gillespie Center is on the land where the Andrews Sisters’ house once stood.)” - From a commentary by Tom Rockvam that appeared in The Laker Newspaper during 2005.
They started their career as imitators of an earlier successful singing group, the Boswell Sisters. After singing with various dance bands and touring on Vaudeville, they first came to national attention with their recordings and radio broadcasts in 1937. Their music entertained Allied troops worldwide during World War II, sold war bonds, appeared in several films (including a few Abbott and Costello features), and performed for soldiers serving overseas. Their first film with Abbott and Costello, the pre-war comedy Buck Privates, introduced their best-known recording, "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" which would win Best Song at the Academy Awards.
They also recorded many songs with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and other popular artists of the era. Their popularity was such that after the war they discovered that some of their records had actually been smuggled into Germany after the labels had been changed to read "Hitler's Marching Songs."
After a brief hiatus after the war, the sisters regrouped, performing in clubs throughout the United States and Europe. They broke up in 1953, with Patty's choice to go solo. Their last appearance together was in 1962 on The Dean Martin Show. Laverne, who had cancer, retired soon after; she died five years later, in 1967 at the age of 55.
After a long silence, the two surviving sisters had something of a comeback when Bette Midler recorded a cover of their song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Maxene and Patty appeared both together and separately throughout the 1970s, with Maxene releasing a solo album in 1986. Their most notable comeback; however, was in the Sherman Brothers' nostalgic World War II musical: "Over Here!" which premiered on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre in 1974. The musical featured the two then living sisters (Maxene and Patty) and was written with them in mind for the leads. It launched the careers of many, now notable theater and film icons (John Travolta, Marilu Henner, Ann Reinking, et al). Ironically it was the last major hurrah of the sisters and was cut short due to a frivolous lawsuit initiated by Patty's husband to the show's producers.
Throughout their long career, the sisters had sold over 60 million records. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998.
The last of the three sisters Patty Andrews died of natural causes at her home in Northridge, California on January 30, 2013, just 17 days before her 95th birthday. The sisters were interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California, close to their parents.
Hawaiian Christmas Song
The Andrews Sisters Lyrics
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I've waited for
I can hear my heart singing
Soon bells will be ringing
This is the moment
love sweet Aloha
I will love you longer than forever
Here I am now dear,
You're my love,
I know dear
Promise me that you will leave me never
I will love you longer than forever
Now that we are one
Clouds won't hide the sun
Blue skies of Hawaii will smile
On this, our wedding day
I do love you with all my heart
The lyrics of The Andrews Sisters's song "Hawaiian Christmas Song" express a profound sense of anticipation and joy as the singer reflects on reaching a significant moment in their life. The opening lines, "This is the moment I've waited for, I can hear my heart singing, Soon bells will be ringing," convey a feeling of excitement and readiness for a special occasion, possibly a wedding or a significant commitment.
As the lyrics progress, the theme of enduring love and commitment is highlighted in the verses, "This is the moment love sweet Aloha, I will love you longer than forever, Promise me that you will leave me never." The use of the term "Aloha" adds a touch of Hawaiian culture to the song while emphasizing the depth of the singer's love and their desire for a lasting bond with their partner. The repetition of the promise to never leave reinforces the sincerity and earnestness of the singer's feelings.
The verse, "Here I am now dear, You're my love, I know dear, Promise me that you will leave me never," further intensifies the emotional connection between the singer and their beloved. The direct address to the partner and the use of endearing terms like "dear" and "love" create a sense of intimacy and closeness in the relationship. The repeated plea for a pledge of eternal fidelity underscores the faith and commitment the singer has in their love.
In the final verses, "Now that we are one, Clouds won't hide the sun, Blue skies of Hawaii will smile, On this, our wedding day, I do love you with all my heart," the lyrics encapsulate the joy and beauty of the moment when two hearts unite in love and matrimony. The imagery of sunny skies and the reference to Hawaii evoke a sense of paradise and happiness, suggesting that the singer's love is a source of light and warmth in their life. The declaration of love with all of one's heart signifies the depth of emotion and dedication the singer feels towards their partner, making for a touching and heartfelt expression of love.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the moment
This is the special occasion I have been eagerly anticipating
I've waited for
I have longed for this moment to arrive
I can hear my heart singing
I am filled with joy and happiness
Soon bells will be ringing
Wedding bells will soon be ringing in celebration
love sweet Aloha
Love is as beautiful and enduring as the spirit of Aloha
I will love you longer than forever
My love for you is eternal and boundless
Promise me that you will leave me never
Please promise that you will never leave me
Here I am now dear
I am here with you, my dear
You're my love
You are the one I love
I know dear
I am aware
Promise me that you will leave me never
Please assure me that you will always stay by my side
Now that we are one
Now that we are united as a couple
Clouds won't hide the sun
Difficulties will not overshadow our happiness
Blue skies of Hawaii will smile
Our future together in Hawaii will be filled with joy and beauty
On this, our wedding day
On this special day when we are to be married
I do love you with all my heart
I love you with all my heart and soul
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Hoffman, Dick Manning, Charles E. King
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@christianwilliams646
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas to you
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas to you
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas to you
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas
A very Merry Christmas
A very, very, Merry, Merry Christmas to you
@diktatoralexander88
These cartoons kinda have immortalized these legendary singers in a way.
@vxy357
it sure does.
@brockisbackinaction1234
i couldn’t agree more
@aemiliacarolphonetube9749
And Mariah Carey is now immortalized to with Ari and Jhud
@TheAlexanderGallo
I don't think so. I think it's catering to the younger generations and furthering its life
@hugh-jasole
Um....the immortal music they made already did that, kiddo.
@MiriamMonroe
Even my grandson loves this song, it is timeless and so perfect.
@thebigphilbowski
He's got good taste, Bing and the Andrews Sisters are a winning combo.
@georelbonai8244
Love whenever Bing sings with Andrews Sisters. It's just perfect Combination😌👌
@jeffburnham6611
Never get tired of the Andrew Sisters. Couldn't care less for Sinatra.