You are the promised kiss of springtime
That makes the lonely winter seem long
You are the breathless hush of evening
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
You are the angel glow that lights a star
The dearest things I know are what you are
Someday my happy arms will hold you
And someday I’ll know that moment divine
When all the things you are, are mine
Apparently, Jo Stafford started out as an opera singer, which training resulted in such a beautiful voice and perfect phrasing. I'm glad she switched to contemporary music we love to hear from her.
There is no talent of today in the female genre or male for that matter, (My Opinion) that captures music and song so purely and simply as our dear Jo Stafford, her phrasing and timing were impeccable and beyond any music in today's so called top twenty .
Love you and your voice Miss Stafford. R.I.P & Sleep warm
What a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful song!I haven't heard of this woman till now.....I'm fortunate I guess, I AM one of the lucky ones who get to hear her...
When trying to learn a jazz standard I always look for these pure singers that express the melody as written. Thank you, Jo Stafford for doing just that with gorgeous style. I wasn't raised with this music, so now that I'm studying some jazz, I need to hear what a song actually sounds like, without a jazz singer getting loose with it. That's cool, but it comes later. This search for pure melody has turned me on to some great female vocalists of the 30's and 40's, and I have fallen in love with every one of them.
You are the promised kiss of springtime
That makes the lonely winter seem long
You are the breathless hush of evening
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
You are the angel glow that lights a star
The dearest things I know are what you are
Someday my happy arms will hold you
And someday I'll know that moment divine
When all the things you are, are mine
Someday my happy arms will hold you
And someday I'll know that moment divine
When all the things you are, are mine
This lovely voice of Jo Stafford was very, very popular and loved especially during WW2. I loved her voice so much that I sent for her autographed picture...and received it! A wonderful voice that makes for a sweet, sweet memory for me! Thanks!
I pity our current generation. They will never experience the grace, elegance and talent of people like Jo Stafford, Louie Armstrong, Patsy Cline, Billy Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald etc.
I first heard this song in 1940 when I was 9. My mother and I were listening to the Wireless during a bombing raid in Liverpool when this song began playing and I stopped what I was doing and listened. When it was over I said to Mam,"that will always be my best song." and has been ever since, a real tearjerker for me.
Jo Stafford was My Father's Favorite Female Singer. She got him through the Navy during WW2 and later in life. I lost him in 04 and I always think of him whenever I hear her sing.