Spoken:
way past your bedtime (Crowd laughs and then subsides)
Only kiddin', kids.
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
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
It was with Rod Stewart that I realized that rock and pop singers that I used to find simply dreadful could turn out to be awesome musicians if given a chance to sing good songs. Lady Gaga is a case in point.
You can't compare Jo Stafford and Rod Stewart singing this song, Jo singing style is different, Jo came along before Rod. The music in the 30's and 40's are not the same. I love Rods better the music is more lively and full of love, indeed, it's takes you to the Peach Moon baby, Thanks Rod for your beautiful rare, ruggish voice.
Every time I listen to this song I remember my father-n-law who was a War II Veteran and I used to love to dance with him. He made you feel like the queen of the ball. Rest in peace Fred Piriano. Your Daughter-n-Law Lovey Piriano