Career
Youakim left home for New York to pursue a career in music. His stay was short-lived, but back home he worked on his music and in 1968 under the stage name Andy Kim, released the single "How'd We Ever Get This Way?" on the Steed label. That record made the U.S. Top Twenty. In 1969, Kim had two hit singles, "Rainbow Ride," which again made it into the U.S. Top Twenty, and "Baby, I Love You," which got to #5 and was popular enough in Canada to earn him a Juno Award as his country's "Top Male Vocalist."
That same year, with Jeff Barry, Kim co-wrote "Sugar, Sugar" which was a hit single for The Archies, reaching No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and ultimately becoming the RIAA Record of the Year. Barry and Kim found fortune as bubblegum pop songwriters. They wrote more songs for the Archies, and also for Changes, by The Monkees in 1970, which Barry produced.
Over the next few years, Kim recorded a few minor hits and toured North America extensively. In the fall of 1974, he released "Rock Me Gently", which went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and rose to #2 on the UK Singles Chart.
By the end of 1976, Kim stopped recording and disappeared from public life. He returned under the stage name 'Baron Longfellow' with a self-titled album in 1980 and, also under the same pseudonym, in 1984 released Prisoner by Design. Both of these albums met with moderate success. In 1991, Kim again went by the name 'Longfellow' and recorded the single "Powerdrive", which received radio airplay on several radio stations across Canada.
In 1995, Kim played at the Kumbaya Festival at which the Barenaked Ladies were also performing. Nearly a decade later, the band's Ed Robertson convinced Kim to come out of retirement.[1][2] Robertson co-wrote the song "I Forgot to Mention" with him and offered to produce the track. The single was released on a 5-track EP in 2004 which included a re-recording of "Powerdrive".
In March 2005, Kim received the annual "Indie Award" for Favorite Solo Artist during Canadian Music Week.[1] The music video for "Love Is...", released in the summer of 2005, reached #1 at Bravo.ca. In 2005, he co-wrote "What Ever Happened To Christmas" with Ron Sexsmith.[1] The same year, he established the Andy Kim Christmas Show - a live concert at the Mod Club in Toronto in which a variety of artists were invited to perform mostly Christmas music. Kim's band acted as house band for the artists, who donated their time for the show. Proceeds were donated to the CHUM/CITY Christmas Wish. The show repeated in 2006, with a similar lineup. Proceeds from the show went to support the Children's Aid Foundation, and the edited show was aired on Mix 99.9 on Christmas Eve and Day.
More recently, Kim's music has again come into the public eye, as his single "Rock Me Gently" was sped up slightly and used by Jeep for their Jeep Liberty commercial - 'Pouring In'. His name can be seen on the radio display near the beginning of the commercial.
[edit] Greatest hits
"Baby, I Love You" 1969 (U.S. #9, West Germany #20)
"So Good Together" 1969 (U.S. #36, West Germany #37)
"Be My Baby" 1970 (U.S. #17, West Germany #24)
"Rock Me Gently" 1974 (U.S. #1, UK #2, West Germany
So Good Together
Andy Kim Lyrics
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Yes, we're so good together
I know it happening but I can't believe it
I just love this feeling that's going through me
When you hold me, baby
I'm all on fire
It's a kind of magic what you're doing to me
How good you make me feel
If you got a life time to spare, baby I will
If I could only put myself inside you
You could see through my eyes and feel what I'm feeling
Then you might just start to understand
Why my head is flying and my head is reeling
I just want to tell you
How good you make me feel
If you got a life time to spare, baby I will
Baby, we're good together
Yes, we're so good together
So if you got a life time to spare
Woo come on baby
Come on baby
I just want to tell you
How good you make me feel
If you got a life time to spare
Oh baby I will
Baby we're good together
Yeah, yeah
Yes we're so good together
The song "So Good Together" by Andy Kim is a love song that describes the intense feeling of being in a relationship that feels like magic. The lyrics express the belief that the two people in the relationship are perfect for each other and that they make each other feel amazing. The song is full of romantic imagery with lines like "When you hold me, baby I'm all on fire" and "If I could only put myself inside you, you could see through my eyes and feel what I'm feeling." Andy Kim's voice is filled with emotion, giving the lyrics an extra layer of depth.
The chorus "Baby, we're good together / Yes, we're so good together" is the most repeatable line in the song. It emphasizes the idea that the two people in the relationship are perfect for each other, and that their connection is strong and unbreakable. The line "I just love this feeling that's going through me" indicates that the feeling of love is intense and almost overwhelming.
Overall, "So Good Together" is a beautiful song that describes the joys of being in love with someone. The lyrics are emotional and romantic, and the melody is catchy and uplifting. It's a great song to listen to when you're feeling happy and in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, we're good together
The singer and their partner are well-suited and make a great team.
Yes, we're so good together
Emphasizes and reinforces the previous line, highlighting how perfectly the two personalities mesh.
I know it happening but I can't believe it
The singer is aware of how well things are going in their relationship but still feels amazed and somewhat incredulous about it.
I just love this feeling that's going through me
The singer is overwhelmed with joy and happiness from their relationship and the emotions it evokes.
When you hold me, baby
Physical contact with the partner is a key factor in the singer's feelings about the relationship.
I'm all on fire
The physical contact and intimacy they share make the singer feel passionate and excited.
It's a kind of magic what you're doing to me
The partner has a special ability to create powerful emotions in the singer, almost as if by magic.
If you got a life time to spare, baby I will
The singer is willing to devote their entire life to the partner, as they cherish the relationship enough to make it their life's work.
If I could only put myself inside you
The singer wishes to share their perspective and emotions with the partner so they could understand the depth of their feelings and connection.
You could see through my eyes and feel what I'm feeling
By sharing their view with the partner, the singer feels they could come closer together, forging an even stronger bond.
Then you might just start to understand
The singer believes that the partner would gain insight and perspective by seeing the world through their eyes.
Why my head is flying and my head is reeling
The relationship generates intense emotions in the singer, causing them to feel overwhelmed and elated at the same time.
So if you got a life time to spare
Reiterating the earlier sentiment that the singer is willing to make a lifelong commitment to the relationship.
Woo come on baby
An expression of enthusiasm and excitement for the present moment and the overall relationship.
Yeah, yeah
A simple, affirmative declaration that the relationship is incredible and meaningful.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY KIM, JEFF BARRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
med ogie
I've been listening to this awesome song every day for the past one week. It brings back so many beautiful memories 😍
joe Frontierro
I will be 66 years old tomorrow.This song sounds as good to me now as when I first heard it as a teenager.
Brigitte Guetter
My sentiments exactly, Joe...
Weatherboi
Happy belated birthday, ( you got one year onto me). :-)
mrellen5
I’m 73 and have always loved this song. It isn’t available on YouTube!
steelmanK
Your post says 66 tomorrow (2 yrs ago). I'm nearing 70 and have enjoyed it since it was released. You have good taste in tunes Joe. Regards,
Joseph Frontierro
I will be 70 next month.Icannot believe 4 years have passed so quickly
hogtownhenry
Beautiful music/song from a beautiful era .
Beatle
I have always liked his songs. Excellent singer.
jsilence418
+Howard Speizer A Canadian Arab who made good,