“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.
May the Good Lord Bless You and Keep You
The Andrews Sisters Lyrics
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Whether near or far away,
May you find that long awaited golden day today.
May your troubles all be small ones,
And your fortunes ten times ten,
May the good Lord bless and keep you,
Till we meet again.
And a bluebird in every tree,
May there be a silver lining,
Back of every cloud you see,
Will you dream of sweet tomorrows,
Never mind what might have been,
May the good lord bless and keep you,
Till we meet again.
May you walk with sunlight shining,
And a bluebird in every tree,
May there be a silver lining,
Back of every cloud you see,
Will you dream of sweet tomorrows,
Never mind what might have been,
May the good lord bless and keep you,
Till we meet again.
May the good lord bless and keep you,
Till we meet, till we meet again.
The song "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You" is a heartfelt wish for blessings and protection for a loved one, whether near or far away. The lyrics express a hope that the person's troubles will be small and their fortunes will be many, that they will always find joy and beauty in the world, and that they will dream of a bright and hopeful future. The refrain repeats the wish that the good Lord will bless and keep the person until they meet again, suggesting a temporary separation but a belief in a reunion in the future.
The song is notable for its simple, sincere sentiment and its use of religious imagery. The lyrics don't mention any specific denomination or belief system, but the reference to the "good Lord" suggests a Christian perspective. The use of natural imagery, such as sunlight, bluebirds, and silver linings, adds to the sense of optimism and hope in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
May the good Lord bless you and keep you,
May the all-powerful God bestow blessings and protection upon you.
Whether near or far away,
No matter the distance between us, may you receive God's blessings and protection.
May you find that long awaited golden day today.
May you experience the joy of achieving a long-awaited goal or dream today.
May your troubles all be small ones,
May your difficulties be minor and easily overcome.
And your fortunes ten times ten,
May your good luck and prosperity multiply tenfold.
May the good Lord bless and keep you,
May God continue to shower blessings and protection upon you.
Till we meet again.
Until the time comes when we see each other once more.
May you walk with sunlight shining,
May you enjoy bright, sunny days and the happiness that accompanies them.
And a bluebird in every tree,
May you experience the beauty and wonder of nature with a bluebird singing in every tree.
May there be a silver lining,
May you find hope and encouragement in every challenging situation.
Back of every cloud you see,
Behind every obstacle, there is a chance for growth and learning.
Will you dream of sweet tomorrows,
May you always have hopeful and uplifting thoughts of the future.
Never mind what might have been,
Don't dwell on the past or what could have been, focus on the present and moving forward.
May the good lord bless and keep you,
May God continue to shower blessings and protection upon you.
Till we meet again.
Until the time comes when we see each other once more.
May the good lord bless and keep you,
May God continue to shower blessings and protection upon you.
Till we meet, till we meet again.
Until we have the wonderful opportunity to see each other again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FREDERICK VAUGHN
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@tammyschlotter6038
My Mom and Dad Loved this song. Especially my Dad. It was their wish for their 6 children. Wow wow wow to be Loved so much to wish this for each of us. It has such a beautiful/powerful/special message through the words. Love...One of the greatest gifts anyone can receive from another is the gift of Love. This song is so caring to wish upon someone that means the World to you. I Love, Love, Love my parents for Loving us so much and wish this upon each of us!!! Back at you Mom and Dad! God rest my Mom and Dad and Nat King Cole and The Tritter Sisters and The recording Studio and ALL who endeavored to put this song into the World!!!!!!! ❤
@malcolmcranfield7517
We had this wonderful song played at my dear Mum and Dad's funeral 🙏🏼
@patdoyle3686
Superstars 🌟all of them 🌟Nat 🌟Andrew 🌟Sisters 🌟Bing🌟
@HoboHeaven
Normally this Song must have some Billion Like. So nice and warm. Goosebumps all over.
@palasolexveritas1723
never could a music like this with a slow but incessant intensity be produced again.
For a sinner like me, thank you God for all thy blessings including this one !
@Musicradio77Network
This song was used as the closing theme to NBC Radio's "The Big Show" hosted by Tallulah Bankhead, and it was a 90-minute variety show ran from 1950 through 1952.
This song was recorded live from his radio show.
@andrewscrosby1377
This song makes me cry. Its beautiful.
@lindacase4245
Beautiful.
@babsolon1001
A wonderful song to listen anytime of the day or year! God bless all.
@rasheedenightoola5183
A song for all times. Great lyrics.Superb voices as well.Trinidad