In 1977, they climbed to number seven in the UK Singles Chart with "Oh Lori", and in 1982 they reached number 71 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with "Put Away Your Love". This made them one-hit wonders on both sides of the Atlantic, albeit with different hits.
"Oh Lori" became a Top Ten hit in seventeen more countries]. The Alessi Brothers recorded five albums on major record labels. They sold over eight million records worldwide, and toured with Andy Gibb on his Shadow Dancing tour.
Billy and Bobby Alessi co-operated with Art Garfunkel on his 1979 album Fate for Breakfast, mainly providing the background vocals. As vocal arrangers the twins helped Deborah Gibson on her 2001 album M.Y.O.B., including production work and writing the title track.
In 1984, the brothers released a song, "Savin' the Day", for the soundtrack to the film, Ghostbusters. The song was used in the 1986 cartoon based on the movie.
The Brothers have enjoyed success working on jingles and advertisements for many mainstream consumer products in the U.S. In the 2000s they resumed their touring and album recording career as a duo, with the release of two new albums as Alessi, and also as part of group Barnaby Bye.
Wait for Me
Alessi Brothers Lyrics
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I'm on to somethin' runnin' around my head
Can't get my eyes to close at night
I've been lost over the things you've said,
and girl
Sometimes it's hard to pay the cost
The proud part of me would pass it on,
But passionately I can't hold on
Will you wait for me, will you always be
Standin' face to face on a night like this
I want to hear you say that you'll
Wait for me and you'll always be
I can't love you more
I'm not alone, I know you understand
don't it get cold at times
And when it rains, it's pourin' on the pain
Girl, come on, upon up to me
There's no guarantees, same old lines anyway
It means that much to me, it's only time
Will you wait for me, will you always be
Standin' face to face on a night like this
I want to hear you say that you'll
Wait for me and you'll always be
'cause I can't love you more
Will you wait for me, will you always be
Standin' face to face on a night like this
I want to hear you say
Wait for me, will you always be
I can't love you more
Will you wait for me, will you always be
Standin' face to face on a night like this
I want to hear you say that you'll
Wait for me and you'll always be
'cause I can't love you more
Oh girl, girl girl (wait for me)
Love you more (wait for me)
I need to know
I need to know
I can't love you more
The song "Wait for Me" by Alessi Brothers is a romantic track that speaks about the desire to be with someone but not being ready for it just yet. The singer is struggling with the thoughts that keep running around his head, making it difficult for him to sleep. He has been hurt before and is wary of the things his partner says. He admits it's difficult to pay the cost and move on but he can't hold on to his past.
The lyrics are an expression of the singer's internal conflict between his pride and passion. He acknowledges that he could pass it on and let it slide, but his innermost desire is to hold on and be with the person he loves. The chorus is a plea for his partner to wait for him, to stand face to face on a night like this and declare that she'll always be there for him. The singer needs assurance that his partner will wait for him until he's ready to open up and love her more.
Overall, the song is about the complexity of love and relationships, the doubts, and insecurities that come with it. It's a plea for patience and understanding from a person who wants to be loved but needs time to heal and be ready for it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on to somethin' runnin' around my head
I have an idea in my mind that I am exploring
Can't get my eyes to close at night
I am having trouble sleeping due to my thoughts and feelings
I've been lost over the things you've said
Your words have caused me confusion and uncertainty
and girl sometimes it's hard to pay the cost
It can be difficult to handle the consequences of our relationship
The proud part of me would pass it on let it slide
My ego would prefer if I ignored the situation
But passionately I can't hold on
I am too invested and emotional to let it go
Will you wait for me, will you always be
I need to know if you are willing to stay committed to me
Standin' face to face on a night like this
In a vulnerable moment, we confront each other
I want to hear you say that you'll
I need your verbal assurance
Wait for me and you'll always be
Stay loyal to me and not leave
I can't love you more
I am already fully committed to you
I'm not alone, I know you understand
I feel like you are on my side and empathize with my situation
don't it get cold at times
Our relationship can become distant and cold
And when it rains, it's pourin' on the pain
When things go wrong, it feels like everything goes wrong
Girl, come on, upon up to me
Please be honest and vulnerable with me
There's no guarantees, same old lines anyway
We cannot predict what will happen despite repeating the same things
It means that much to me, it's only time
I value our relationship and believe that with time, we can overcome our issues
Oh girl, girl girl (wait for me) Love you more (wait for me) I need to know
I love you and need to know if you feel the same
I can't love you more
My love for you is already at its maximum intensity
Contributed by Jack N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tessavn25
Fav! ♫♪ ♪♫
Bass – Chuck Rainey, Mike Porcaro, Neil Stubenhaus
Drums – Ed Greene
Executive-Producer – Gary Klein
Guitar – Carlos Rios David T. Walker, Jimmy Rippetoe Lee Ritenour, Paul Jackson,Jr.
Keyboards – Jai Winding
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
Trombone – Dick Hyde
Trumpet – Ollie Mitchell, Steve Madaio
Vocals, Guitar – Bobby Alessi
Vocals, Keyboards – Billy Alessi
@pollystubbs3401
Their sound just makes me want to hold someone really close and hug gently. Mmmmm
@pollystubbs3401
Again, an absolutely wonderfully put together arrangement from the Alessi Brothers, love them so much. ❤
@jmhsound
Alessi were so talented. Fantastic track. Many Thanks for the post
@candaceniewinski4537
I got both albums
@cesarcarrasco2597
Excelente tema
@francopesa
Great performance. Superb!!!!
@dorinhaperrenoud5582
Que lindas vozes desses dois! Alessi!❤❤
@SaudAlothman
This song deserved to stay forever.
@arg9980
ALESSI BROTHERS , aun los sigo escuchando! me traen hermosos recuerdos, estos temitas asi los pasaban en "los lentos" en el boliche. jajaja y que bien que quedaban !!! eso ya no existe mas , pero que lastima se perdió toda esa magia de la noche y el ambiente . una buena canción "ayudaba" a sorprender con un buen beso robado !!♥
@LM-ci1ds
coincido plenamente con todas las palabras.....las canciones de este dúo, creaban el clima perfecto.....existe en el recuerdo de los que vivimos todo eso....por acá en youtube, en otros videos, creo que en vivo, yo les mande saludos, y uno de ellos contesto, buena gente