Deep Night
Sometime in the late 1960s, I arrived at the last moment at the cinema. The movie had just started. The film was Bonnie and Clyde, and it started with the original version of this fascinating song, written and performed by Rudy Valley.
I have not forgotten it.
Deep night, stars in the sky above,
Moonlight, lighting our place of love.
Night winds seem to have gone to rest,
Two eyes brightly with love are gleaming.
Come to my arms, my darling,
My sweetheart, my own!
Vow that you'll love me always,
and be mine alone!
Deep night, whispering trees above,
Kind night, bringing you nearer,
Dearer and dearer!
Deep night, deep in the arms of love.