Half a World Away
Title - Half a World Away Artists - Julian Vance Feat. The Sterling Sisters Year - 1958 ___________ In 1958, powerhouse producer "Big Al" Moretti orchestrated a massive collision of talent: merging Julian Vance’s brooding, chart-topping croon with the wholesome harmonies of America’s sweethearts, The Sterling Sisters. While the press loved the "Musical Wedding of the Year," the studio reality was a disaster. Rumors flew that Julian was secretly dating Bonnie Sterling (the younger sister by four minutes). Betty Sterling, fiercely protective and business-minded, viewed Julian as a threat who was seducing Bonnie into a solo jazz career. Tensions exploded during the final mix. Betty reportedly issued an ultimatum in the control booth: "The act or the man." The Sterling Sisters announced an "indefinite hiatus" two months after the release. They never performed the song live. It remains a beautiful artifact of the exact moment their act fell apart ___________ I put my last dime in the slot today Still feel the cold when the heat won’t stay These city streets feel long and blue Oh, Every road just leads from you I close my eyes I softly pray You don’t feel half a world away If I could hold you, night or day If I could hear you say my name I’d cross the sea I’d cross the land Just to feel your hand in my hand Oh darling, you… I watch the lights go out one by one Morning comes but brings no sun Every song on the radio Sounds like us from long ago I keep your picture close to me It’s all I have, it’s all I see If I could hold you, night or day If I could hear you say my name I’d cross the sea I’d cross the land Just to feel your hand in my hand Oh darling, you… They say time can make love strong But these nights feel twice as long I count the days Wondering how love drifts this way I’m right here… I’m right here… So if you hear my voice tonight Know I’m thinking of you tight I’ll save my love I won’t let go No matter how the cold winds blow Someday soon come what may You won’t be half a world away (Not away… not away) I’ll be waiting… I’ll stay true… Darling… You…
