The rock duo known as Acosta/Russell is made up of James Francais Russell a… Read Full Bio ↴The rock duo known as Acosta/Russell is made up of James Francais Russell and Juan Carlos, who goes by the name of John Acosta. Both artists are skilled songwriters, singers, and guitarists. Acosta was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, but for the most part he was raised in Canada. It was there in high school, in 1983, that Acosta and Russell met and formed a friendship that included their love of music. Russell had already spent time as a member of the Toronto Youth Symphony. Not long after they teamed up, and while in the ninth grade, they won their first talent contest.
Things began to look promising for the young duo when Acosta landed a spot writing for and singing on a demo recording for another artist. That demo ended up at Eureka Records and as luck would have it, happened to catch the attention of the right person at the right time. In 1990, Acosta/Russell released a self-titled debut album. In 1991, there were a couple of hit singles that moved the duo into the range of teen idols and then to a full-length album, A Little Direction, in 1992. Some of the better-known songs by Acosta/Russell are "Call Me," "Never Change My Mind," "Do It to Me," and "Deep in My Soul." Acosta/Russell might have lasted longer, but around 1993 their label, Eureka, closed up shop. Acosta and Russell split shortly after. ~ Charlotte Dillon, Rovi
Things began to look promising for the young duo when Acosta landed a spot writing for and singing on a demo recording for another artist. That demo ended up at Eureka Records and as luck would have it, happened to catch the attention of the right person at the right time. In 1990, Acosta/Russell released a self-titled debut album. In 1991, there were a couple of hit singles that moved the duo into the range of teen idols and then to a full-length album, A Little Direction, in 1992. Some of the better-known songs by Acosta/Russell are "Call Me," "Never Change My Mind," "Do It to Me," and "Deep in My Soul." Acosta/Russell might have lasted longer, but around 1993 their label, Eureka, closed up shop. Acosta and Russell split shortly after. ~ Charlotte Dillon, Rovi
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Acosta/Russell Lyrics
There's a light under the door that you left closed
Damned if you do but even more because you won't
You keep passing up the roads you're meant to take
Always thinking of the hearts that you might break
But you're allowed to change and you're allowed to break
And you're allowed to make all those mistakes
And you're allowed to love and feel like you're enough
And find a smile that you don't have to fake
You can let go of the pain and all the failure that you felt
And maybe you could even try to just forgive yourself
There's a castle that you tried hard to defend
But all it ever did was turn your greens to red
And it's heavy holding on to yesterday
And I think it's time you put down all that weight
Cause you're allowed to change and you're allowed to break
And you're allowed to make all those mistakes
And you're allowed to love and feel like you're enough
And find a smile that you don't have to fake
You can let go of the pain and all the failure that you felt
And maybe you could even try to just forgive yourself
You always had so much to prove
Like you think you're not allowed to lose
But you don't have to be bulletproof
Or hide all your wounds
And you always try to be so smart
To see the end before you start
But it doesn't have to be that hard
Let yourself be where you are
Cause you're allowed to learn and make a sudden turn
And burn whatever bridge you need to burn
And you can change your mind and step off of the ride
Embrace the parts of you you try to hide
You can let go of the pain and all the failure that you felt
And maybe you could even try to just forgive yourself
And you always try to be so good to everybody else
Maybe you could try to do the same thing for yourself
Damned if you do but even more because you won't
You keep passing up the roads you're meant to take
Always thinking of the hearts that you might break
But you're allowed to change and you're allowed to break
And you're allowed to make all those mistakes
And you're allowed to love and feel like you're enough
And find a smile that you don't have to fake
You can let go of the pain and all the failure that you felt
And maybe you could even try to just forgive yourself
But all it ever did was turn your greens to red
And it's heavy holding on to yesterday
And I think it's time you put down all that weight
Cause you're allowed to change and you're allowed to break
And you're allowed to make all those mistakes
And you're allowed to love and feel like you're enough
And find a smile that you don't have to fake
You can let go of the pain and all the failure that you felt
And maybe you could even try to just forgive yourself
You always had so much to prove
Like you think you're not allowed to lose
But you don't have to be bulletproof
Or hide all your wounds
And you always try to be so smart
To see the end before you start
But it doesn't have to be that hard
Let yourself be where you are
Cause you're allowed to learn and make a sudden turn
And burn whatever bridge you need to burn
And you can change your mind and step off of the ride
Embrace the parts of you you try to hide
You can let go of the pain and all the failure that you felt
And maybe you could even try to just forgive yourself
And you always try to be so good to everybody else
Maybe you could try to do the same thing for yourself
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Russell Ash
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@skittlez1974
Who's listening in 2024 😀.. loved this group back in the early 90s and still get the same feeling i did then now when i listen ❤... i met them several times they were so down to earth and loved meeting thier fans.
@rockybudgeboa
Loved this song when it first came out and still love it today
@lauradentremont1202
This was our wedding song. 26 years and counting!!
@jennifergibb795
I was obsessed with this song in grade 7
@bunbee2023
Amazing song...these guys (John and James) went to my high school in Toronto...they even performed there live.
@newfanglejr
Cardinal Newman???
@Beebooks23
@@newfanglejr fun fact that guy James Russell is my dad
@lynnemailly1898
My wedding song.
@brian060983
Great Song, have that westcoast style.
@char8597
I know them personally grew up with them mommy I know your listening to this with me rip I can't believe I found it... I wonder how Jesse is doing lol