The group is comprised of Tony Borowiak, Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, and Alfred Nevarez. All of them were from the Mojave, California City, and Hesperia areas of California. As stated before, they are best known for "I Swear", which was also nominated for Song Of The Year at the Grammys (as was the single "I Can Love You Like That", another remake of a Montgomery country song, the following year). All-4-One almost became transatlantic chart toppers, blocked only by Wet Wet Wet's cover "Love Is All Around" (originally by The Troggs) for the soundtrack to the 1994 film 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (that cover spent 15 weeks at number one in the U.K. Singles Chart).
Many people often mistake All-4-One songs for those done by Boyz II Men, another popular 90s R&B group. This is due to their very similar music style as well as the fact that both artists had the height of their popularity in around 1994 or so. At any rate, All-4-One achieved considerable airplay for years afterwards.
However, declining sales led to the group leaving the Atlantic Records label after the release of the album 'On and On' in 1999. Still, even the shift in labels did not help shore up the group's flagging popularity, as the follow-up album, 'A41', and its lead single "Not Ready 4 Goodbye" both failed to chart in the U.S. (although their next single, "Beautiful As You", was a minor Adult Contemporary hit). Their 2004 album, titled 'Split Personality', was given an Asia-only release.
All-4-One later signed a new record deal with the label Peak Concord. Their seventh album (and, to date, their latest), titled 'No Regrets', came out in September 2009. That release is perhaps best known for featuring the song "Key to Your Heart". As well, the group's iconic singles "I Swear" and "I Can Love You Like That" have continued to receive airplay and praise over the years.
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Roll Call
All-4-One Lyrics
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Come on all-4-one, let's rock this place
All-4-one is in the house, you better ask somebody
Party time is in the air, the girls are gonna shake their bodies
So all you fellas gather round
Pump your systems way up for the funky sound
Here we go, here we go, here we go, on the radio
The roll call is a booty call cause we got something for ya
Throw your hands up in the air
Show the fellas that you really care
Here we go, here we go, here we go
One, four the treble, two, four the time
It's an all-4-one roll call, get in line
For the roll call, there's a party comin' through
Roll call and we're looking just for you
Roll call everybody's getting down
Roll call, we're gonna party
All-4-one's coming to your town
The party's hot, the girls are fly, so fellas get your groove on
And if these sounds are what you like
Nod your head and don't stop movin'
Some people get up off the wall
'Cause it's time for the roll call
Here we go, here we go, here we go, all-4-one show
One, four the treble, two, four the bass
It's an all-4-one roll call, get in line
Roll call, there's a party comin' through
Roll call, and we're looking just for you
Roll call, everybody's getting down
Roll call, let's party
All-4-one's coming to your town
Roll call, all the girls get on the phone
Roll call, if you got skills then let us know
Roll call, girls just don't stand around
Roll call, all-4-one party
All-4-one's coming to your town
This is station WGH, we rock well
104 on your radio dial
Call us, let us know we got the livest city
Hey, line up for the roll call, Dallas,
Hey, line up for the roll call, San diego
Hey, line up for the roll call, Kansas city
Hey, line up for the roll call, Atlanta
Hey, line up for the roll call, New York
Hey, line up for the roll call, San Francisco
Hey, line up for the roll call, San Jose
Hey, line up for the roll call
All-4-one is in the house, gonna turn it out
All the fellas raise your hands, let me hear you shout
All the girlies in the place, let me hear you scream
It's an all-4-one party, it's a funky scene
All-4-one is in the house, gonna turn it out
All the fellas raise your hands, let me hear you shout
All the girlies in the place, let me hear you scream
It's an all-4-one party, it's a funky scene
All-4-one roll call time, all you girlies get in line
With a knick knack paddy whack we'll be getting down
When we roll in to your town
Roll call, L.A., New York, San Francisco
Roll call, Chicago, D.C., Baltimore
Roll call, Atlanta, Miami, Detroit
Roll call, Virginia Beach, Dallas
Roll call, Houston, Boston, Seattle
Roll call, Cleveland, Denver, Oakland
Roll call, Philly, mobile, Memphis
Roll call, East Coast, West Coast
Roll call, there's a party coming through
Roll call, and we're looking just for you
Roll call, everybody's getting down
Roll call, all-4-one is coming to your town
Roll call, all the girls get on the floor
Roll call, if you got skills then let us know
Roll call
Roll call, there's a party coming through
Roll call, and we're looking just for you
"Roll Call" by All-4-One is a song that invites people to come out and party, and it celebrates the joy that comes with music, dancing and letting loose. The song begins with a call for the audience to gather around and join the festivities. The lyrics mention pumping up the volume on their sound systems to get ready for the party. The catchy chorus invites girls to dance and enjoy themselves, calling them out from Maine to California.
The lyrics describe how it's time for people to stop standing around and start moving, enjoying themselves to the music. The significance of the roll call in the song is to bring everyone together, calling out to different cities to come to the party. The song encourages girls to join in and participate in the fun by encouraging them to throw their hands up and show their support for the party. There is an emphasis on the importance of music, and the song celebrates the way it brings people together and helps them to let loose.
Line by Line Meaning
One, four the treble, two, four the bass
We're going to mix it up with some treble and bass
Come on all-4-one, let's rock this place
All-4-one is ready to party and have fun
All-4-one is in the house, you better ask somebody
Everyone should know that All-4-one is at the party
Party time is in the air, the girls are gonna shake their bodies
The party is starting and the girls are going to dance
So all you fellas gather round
Guys, come join the party
Pump your systems way up for the funky sound
Turn up the volume for the funky music
Callin' all the girlies out from Maine to California
Inviting girls from all over the country
The roll call is a booty call cause we got something for ya
The roll call is an invitation to dance and have fun
Throw your hands up in the air
Raise your hands and have fun
Show the fellas that you really care
Guys, show your enthusiasm and love for the party
One, four the treble, two, four the time
We're mixing it up with different beats and rhythms
It's an all-4-one roll call, get in line
Join the All-4-one party and have fun
For the roll call, there's a party comin' through
The roll call is a prelude to a party
Roll call and we're looking just for you
Come join the party and have a good time
Roll call everybody's getting down
Everyone is dancing and having a good time
Roll call, we're gonna party
The roll call is a call to party
All-4-one's coming to your town
All-4-one is coming to bring the party to your city
The party's hot, the girls are fly, so fellas get your groove on
The party is popping and the girls are looking good, so guys should dance and have fun
And if these sounds are what you like
If you like this music,
Nod your head and don't stop movin'
Keep nodding your head and dancing
Some people get up off the wall
Some people need to stop being shy and join the party
'Cause it's time for the roll call
It's time to get the party started with the roll call
Hey, line up for the roll call, Dallas,
Dallas, get ready to join the party with the roll call
All-4-one is in the house, gonna turn it out
All-4-one is going to bring the party
All the girlies in the place, let me hear you scream
Girls, show your excitement for the party
It's an all-4-one party, it's a funky scene
The All-4-one party is going to be funky and fun
All-4-one roll call time, all you girlies get in line
It's time for the All-4-one party and girls should join in
With a knick knack paddy whack we'll be getting down
We're going to have fun and dance
When we roll in to your town
We're coming to bring the party to your city
Roll call, L.A., New York, San Francisco
Cities, get ready to join the party with the roll call
Roll call, there's a party coming through
The roll call is a prelude to a party
Roll call, and we're looking just for you
Join the party and have a good time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DELIOUS KENNEDY, GARY ST. CLAIR, JAMES GUILLORY, JAMIE JONES, TIM O'BRIAN
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