Wayne's severe asthma forced the family to move to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1952. In the spring of 1958, toward the end of Wayne's junior year in high school, a Las Vegas booking agent saw a local TV show on which the two Newton brothers were performing and took them back with him for an audition. Originally signed for two weeks, the two brothers eventually performed for five years, doing six shows a day.
Newton achieved nationwide recognition on September 29, 1962, when he and his brother performed on The Jackie Gleason Show. He would perform on Gleason's show 12 times over the following two years.
Many other entertainment icons such as Lucille Ball, Bobby Darin, Danny Thomas, George Burns, and Jack Benny lent Newton their support. In particular, Benny hired Newton as an opening act for his show.
After his job with Benny ended, Newton was offered a job to open for another comic at the Flamingo Hotel, but Newton asked for, and was given, a headline act.
In 1999, Newton signed a 10-year deal with the Stardust, calling for him to perform there 40 weeks out of the year for six shows a week in a showroom named after him. In 2005, in preparation for the eventual demolition of the casino, the deal was, from all reports, amicably terminated; Newton began a 30-show stint that summer at the Hilton. His last show at the Stardust was on April 20, 2005. During a break in his on stage performance, he announced to the crowd that night he wanted to spend more time with his wife and new daughter as the main reasonings for cancelling the contract. Newton said the Boyd family made him a very nice offer to stay on past the demolition of the hotel and casino and to play in other Boyd venues, but Newton declined citing "another deal in the works for Vegas", but he did not mention the Hilton specifically. News crews were expecting this performance to end on time, to make their 10 pm and 11 pm shows, but the show finally ended around 11:30 pm, thus eliminating the possibility. Mr. Las Vegas went on at 7:30 that night, and sang nearly his entire repertoire and songs of other Vegas mainstays as well.
In 2001, Newton succeeded Bob Hope as “Chairman of the USO Celebrity Circle.” In January 2005, Newton started a reality television show on E! called The Entertainer. The winner got a spot in his act, plus a headlining act of their own for a year. And recently during player introductions at the 2007 NBA All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas, Newton sang Elvis Presley's "Viva Las Vegas."
In 2008, Newton received a Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, a national memorial to President Wilson, commemorates "the ideals and concerns of Woodrow Wilson." The award honors leaders who have given back to their communities.rs, earning him the nickname Mr. Las Vegas.
Michelle
Wayne Newton Lyrics
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Toi et moi on est si bien ensemble
Oh Mich'le
Mich'le ma belle
Sont les mots qui vont tr's bien ensemble
I love you, I love you, I love you
Et toute la journ'e
Je ne pense qu'' toi
Tu viens me chercher
Mich'le ma belle
Sont les mots qui vont tr's bien ensemble, tr's bien ensemble
I need you, I need you, I need you
J'ai tant besoin de toi
Je n'ai que ces mots-l'
Pour te faire comprendre
Tout ce que j'ai en moi, oh Mich'le
I want you, I want you, I want you
Je ne pense qu'' toi
Pourtant les gens m'ont dit
De me m'fier de toi
Car tu n'es pas ce que je crois
Mich'le, Mich'le
Toi et moi on est si bien ensemble
Oh Mich'le
I will say the only words I know
That you understand my Mich'le
The song "Michelle" by Wayne Newton is a romantic ballad that expresses the singer's love and devotion to a woman named Michelle. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desire, as the singer waits for Michelle to arrive every day and expresses his need for her. The repetition of the phrase "Mich'le ma belle" emphasizes the singer's affection for his love interest and the way they fit together so well. The singer is so consumed by his love for Michelle that he can only think of her all day long.
Despite the singer's affection for Michelle, the lyrics suggest that there may be some uncertainty in their relationship. The line "Pourtant les gens m'ont dit/De me m'fier de toi/Car tu n'es pas ce que je crois" (Yet people have told me/ To be wary of you/ Because you are not what I believe) suggests that others may have doubts about Michelle's trustworthiness or character. However, the singer is undeterred and remains devoted to her.
Overall, "Michelle" is a heartfelt love song that captures the intensity and complexity of romantic relationships. It expresses the joy and passion of being with someone you love, but also acknowledges the challenges and doubts that can arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Mich'le, Mich'le
The singer addresses a woman named Michelle.
Toi et moi on est si bien ensemble
The singer and Michelle are a great match.
Oh Mich'le
The singer expresses his affection for Michelle.
Mich'le ma belle
The singer adds a term of endearment to Michelle's name.
Sont les mots qui vont tr's bien ensemble
The phrase 'Mich'le ma belle' sounds great when said together.
I love you, I love you, I love you
The singer declares his love for Michelle.
Et toute la journ'e
The singer thinks of Michelle constantly throughout the day.
Je ne pense qu'' toi
The singer can't stop thinking of Michelle.
En attendant l'heure o' chaque jour
The singer eagerly anticipates the time when Michelle comes to him each day.
Tu viens me chercher
Michelle picks the singer up daily.
Mich'le ma belle
The singer repeats his term of endearment for Michelle.
Sont les mots qui vont tr's bien ensemble, tr's bien ensemble
The phrase 'Mich'le ma belle' sounds great when said together.
I need you, I need you, I need you
The singer expresses his need for Michelle.
J'ai tant besoin de toi
The singer desperately needs Michelle.
Je n'ai que ces mots-l'
The singer doesn't know how to express his need for Michelle.
Pour te faire comprendre
He uses the phrase 'I need you' to make Michelle understand his true feelings.
Tout ce que j'ai en moi, oh Mich'le
The singer means to say that his love and need for Michelle come from deep within.
I want you, I want you, I want you
The singer expresses his desire for Michelle.
Je ne pense qu'' toi
The singer can't stop thinking of Michelle.
Pourtant les gens m'ont dit
Other people have warned the singer about Michelle.
De me m'fier de toi
They've told him to be wary of Michelle.
Car tu n'es pas ce que je crois
They suggest that Michelle isn't who the singer thinks she is.
Mich'le, Mich'le
The singer repeats Michelle's name.
Toi et moi on est si bien ensemble
The singer and Michelle are a great match.
Oh Mich'le
The singer expresses his love and affection for Michelle one last time.
I will say the only words I know
The singer doesn't know what else to say to get his point across.
That you understand my Mich'le
He hopes that Michelle will understand his true feelings for her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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