2. There was also a Rat Pack from Ventura, CA on Mystic Records that released two EP's titled "Rat Pack" and "Ice Cream, Acid, and Cigarettes" and one self titled LP. They were also released on few Mystic Records compilations such as the Nardcore comp.
3.There is also a UK rave group from the early '90s who used the name The Rat Pack who had hits with tracks like "Searchin' for my rizzla"
Long Ago And Far Away
The Rat Pack Lyrics
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I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me
Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you
Long ago and far away
I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me
Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago
Was you
The Rat Pack's song "Long Ago And Far Away" is a beautiful love song that expresses the dream of finding one's true love. The singer reminisces about a dream that he had long ago, in which he envisioned a perfect partner, and now he realizes that his dream has come true. The lyrics use vivid imagery, comparing the dream of finding love to Aladdin's lamp, which brings magic and wonder into the singer's life. The line "chills run up and down my spine" conveys the intense emotion that comes from realizing that one's deepest longings have been fulfilled.
Overall, the song is a nostalgic and romantic tribute to finding true love. It celebrates the wonder and excitement of finding that special someone and experiencing the joy and happiness that comes with being in love. The lyrics are simple yet evocative, capturing the essence of what it means to dream of finding love and to have that dream come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Long ago and far away
In the distant past, when I was far away from the present moment
I dreamed a dream one day
I had a vision of something beautiful and idealistic in my mind
And now that dream is here beside me
That very vision I had is now a reality and exists with me
Long the skies were overcast
For a long time, the skies were gray and gloomy
But now the clouds have passed
Those dark times have moved on and brighter days are here
You're here at last
Finally, you have arrived at my side
Chills run up and down my spine
I'm experiencing intense emotions over this amazing moment
Aladdin's lamp is mine
I feel like I have been granted a magical wish or opportunity
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
My ideal vision was not something that was impossible or unattainable
Just one look and then I knew
A single glance was all it took for me to understand
That all I longed for long ago was you
The one thing I had hoped and wished for in the past was you
Just one look and then I knew
Once again, I realized in an instant that it was you I had been waiting for
That all I longed for long ago
Everything I had ever deeply desired
Was you
Was you, my love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@j.michaellopez8900
Great write up buddy ! They
Were THE Greatest Pros OF Show Business and Some ! The Rat Pack was
started by
Humphrey Bogart in THE
50's ! Ciao everyone .
Mike Lopez
P.S. Sammy Davis Used to
Entertain on stage with his
Father and Uncle at THE APPOLLO Theatre when
he was only 7 years old !
More Tibits on THE Rat
Pack to come / stay tune !
So far Dino , Sammy , and FRANK SINATRA came on THE Show , more to come !
Don't Go Away !!!!!
@antoinefougere-ramsamooj1907
I am mainly doing this for myself for future re-watches, but if it is helpful for others, even better.
00:00 Intro/Johnny Carson introduces Dean Martin
5:15 - Dean Martin arrives
6:40 - "Send Me the Pillow You Dream On"
9:23 - "King of the Road"
11:45 - A bit of banter between Dean, Sammy, and Frank + Dean cracking jokes
14:00 - "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime"
16:45 - "Volare/On an Evening in Roma" Medley
19:35 - Dean cracking more jokes
20:35 - "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You"
22:40 - Johnny Carson introduces Sammy Davis Jr.
23:10 - Sammy Davis Jr. arrives
23:20 - "My Shining Hour"
25:09 - Sammy Davis Jr. chats up the audience
26:18 - "Who Can I Turn To?"
29:15 - Sammy Davis Jr. praises Michael Silva, one of the drummers in the orchestra
29:48 - "I've Got You Under My Skin/You've Come a Long Way From St. Louis/Hit the Road Jack/You Are My Sunshine/Bee-Bom" Medley
36:40 - Sammy being hilarious
39:00 - Sammy talks about Fred Astaire
40:05 - "One For My Baby"
40:38 - Sammy's touching tribute to Nat "King" Cole
45:52 - Johnny Carson introduces Frank Sinatra
46:10 - Frank Sinatra arrives
46:36 - "Get Me to the Church"
48:45 - "Fly Me to the Moon"
51:29 - "Luck Be a Lady"
56:06 - "I Only Have Eyes For You"
58:35 - "I've Got You Under My Skin"
1:02:00 - Frank says hi to the audience
1:03:28 - "Please Be Kind" (With a little help from Dean)
1:06:27 - "You Make Me Feel So Young" (With little more help from Dean)
1:09:54 - "My Kind of Town"
1:13:00 - The Rat Pack on stage being the Rat Pack
1:16:10 - "Happy Birthday" to Frank's daughter, Tina
1:16:40 - More of the Rat Pack being the Rat Pack
1:22:50 - The Rat Pack and the audience applaud the orchestra
1:25:17 - Comedy bit just before "Birth of the Blues"
1:25:54 - "Birth of the Blues"
1:28:17 - Bows
1:29:00 - Johnny Carson closes the show
@moeskeetz5473
Who’s back in 2024? 😎
@countrycorndog
Who's having a watch again in 2023? 😀
@robertdesgrottes6706
I watch this at least once a year since I first saw it on Nick at Nite after Frank's passing.
@harrismd8005
Gotta go back in time to see real talent!
@richardwoolrich1000
Yes just about Dec 16th 2023
@usaneebeilles9510
I came by quite often during the year😊 recharging my humoured and adding fresh air to my days.
Happy holiday🎅guys.
@harshnaini
Watching it in 2024
@marbi6917
Im 23, i want to travel back in time and be there for those 2 hours they were. But i'll just sit here and cry, and listen, and sing, and cry again. These were special special times.
@yannickleroux3212
Agree
@angelfishbone
me too friend <3