Leo Robin:
(April 6, 1895 – December 29, 1984).
American composer, lyricist and songwriter.
He is probably best known for collaborating with Ralph Rainger on the 1938 Oscar-winning song “Thanks for the Memory,” sung by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the film The Big Broadcast of 1938, and with Jule Styne on “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”.
It’s June in January because I’m in love. It always is spring in my heart with you in my arms.
– ‘When you are in love, even winter feels warm and light.’
– “January” stands for cold, darkness and winter.
– “June/spring” stands for warmth, bloom, happiness and love.
– With the loved one “in my arms” the heart feels as if it is always spring.
In short: ‘love changes your experience of the world’ — even January feels like June.
Origin 🎵:
This is a translation or paraphrase of an English song lyric.
The original line is from the song:
> “June in January”
That song was written for the 1934 film “Here Is My Heart,” in which Bing Crosby sang it.
Author ✍️: Leo Robin is indeed involved in this — but not alone.
– Text / lyrics: Leo Robin
– Music: Ralph Rainger
– Made famous by: Bing Crosby in 1934
The English lyrics contain the idea that it is “June in January” because the singer is in love, and that it is always spring in his heart when he holds his beloved.
