Wylie Gustafson is a real Eastern Washington cowboy - raised in Montana, he… Read Full Bio ↴Wylie Gustafson is a real Eastern Washington cowboy - raised in Montana, he runs a ranch in Dusty, Washington (actually his wife's family's ranch) when he's not on the road. This guy can yodel, for sure, but he also sings cowboy and western standards and ballads, some old, some new, some original. The Wild West is a simple three-piece backup band, with Ray Doyle, an Irishman from Southern California, playing several different instruments from mandolin to bass guitar. The band plays often in and around Seattle.

Wylie IS the "Ya-hoo-oo" for Yahoo.com, which is a story in itself. (Google "Wylie Yahoo" to find out more). Wylie has been known to insert a reference to this incident in his original signature (and semi-autobiographical) song "Yodeling Fool".

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I Remember You
Wylie & The Wild West Lyrics

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I remember you
you're the one who made my dreams come true
a few kisses ago

I remember you
you're the one who said I love you too
didn't you know

I remember too
a distant bell
and stars that fell
like rain out of the blue

when my life is through
and the angels ask me to recall
the thrill of them all
then I will tell them I remember you

I remember you
you're the one who made my dreams come true
a few kisses ago

I remember you
you're the one who said I love you too
didn't you know

I remember too
a distant bell
and stars that fell
like rain out of the blue
I miss you darling

when my life is through
and the angels ask me to recall

the thrill of them all
then I will tell them I remember you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wylie & The Wild West's song "I Remember You" are a reflection on the memories of a lost love. The singer remembers the person who made their dreams come true with just a few kisses, and the one who said "I love you too". The memories seem vivid and encompassing as the singer also remembers a distant bell and stars that fell like rain out of the blue.

The song expresses a powerful longing for the past and for what was lost, as the singer declares that when their life is through and the angels ask for a recall of the thrill of it all, they will tell them they remember their lost love. It is a poignant recognition of the fleeting nature of life and the power of memories to stay with us long after the fact.

The song's lyrics were written by Johnny Mercer, a legendary American songwriter who penned such classics as "Moon River" and "Hooray for Hollywood". The melody was composed by Victor Schertzinger, an American film director, composer and screenwriter who wrote over 100 songs for films. "I Remember You" was first recorded by Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra in 1942, and has since been covered by a number of artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Ifield and Nat King Cole.

Line by Line Meaning

I remember you
I still have vivid memories of you, you have a special place in my heart.

you're the one who made my dreams come true
You were the one who fulfilled my deepest desires and aspirations.

a few kisses ago
It seems like it was not so long ago when we were in love.

you're the one who said I love you too
You reciprocated my love and showed me that you feel the same way about me.

didn't you know
I hope you realize that my love for you was genuine and pure.

I remember too
I can recall so many things about us being together.

a distant bell
The memory is faint, but I still remember it.

and stars that fell
The experience was unforgettable, like watching stars falling out of the sky.

like rain out of the blue
The experience was unexpected and sudden.

I miss you darling
I feel your absence and wish you were still with me.

when my life is through
When I look back on my life, and it's all said and done.