Born and raised in New York City by her Cuban father and Puerto Rican mother, this Latin bombshell was exposed to a variety of musical styles, from Motown to Aretha Franklin to Tito Puente and Celia Cruz. Says Angela, βGrowing up in Harlem, if you didnβt have the latest James Brown or a Supremes forty-five single, you werenβt hip. We always had Latin music playing in the house as my parents were great music lovers. In fact my father used to sit in and sing with the great Cuban bandleader, Machito.β
By the age of eighteen, Angie was an accomplished singer and songwriter, jamming with the likes of Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, Nat Adderley Jr and Dizzy Gillespie to name a few. She was a featured soloist with the Dance Theater of Harlem, majored in theater at the University of Hartford and majored in voice at the Hartt College of Music. Angela also holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music where she was classically trained in opera.
Angelaβs solo recording career began in 1978 with her self-titled album, Angie. The hits This Time Iβll Be Sweeter and Under The Moon and Over the Sky began the career of a young woman whose unique blend of jazz and R&B established her as one of the top vocalists in both the pop and jazz world. Signed to GRP records, she released her sophomore recording titled, Angel of the Night. With hits like I Try and the title track, both her albums were simultaneously topping the pop, jazz and R&B charts in 1979 for months. Angelaβs recording career was solidified.
After suffering a massive stroke in 2006, Angie has been recuperating in her California home. She can move one leg with the help of a brace, but still can't move her left arm.
On July 10, 2007 Bofill suffered yet another massive stroke and according to angelabofill.com was in critical condition. As recently as July 24, 2007 blackamericaweb.com reported that Bofill's entire left side is paralyzed, as it was after her first stroke in early 2006. Family and friends encourage the public to purchase her live CD, for sale on her website.
Because Bofill did not have health insurance, a benefit concert was organized to pay her hospital bills. The show, planned by manager Rich Engel along with NY radio stations Kiss FM and CD 101.9, was held on March 11 at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ. Similar events followed, and other aid was being sought from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.[3] Her album Live in Manila (recorded in 2004) was released during this time. Unfortunately, Bofill suffered another massive stroke in 2007, which required a long period of therapy and has left her speech - and mobility-impaired.
Although unable to sing, in recent years Bofill has returned to the stage (at the suggestion of manager Engel) in The Angela Bofill Experience. The show consists of Bofill recounting her life and career, joined by artists such as Maysa Leak, Phil Perry and Melba Moore performing Bofill's biggest hits and signature songs. In 2012 Bofill was profiled and interviewed for the TVOne Documentary series, Unsung
Tonight I Give In
Angela Bofill Lyrics
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And he's right on time
Somebody looked into my eyes
And he read my mind
And its true
I only need to tell you
That it's you
You're every thing
Somebody walked into my heart
And to my surprise
Somebody tearing me apart
And it feels just fine
And it's you
I've waited oh so long to say
It's you
You're every thing
I ever dreamed
And tonight I give in to the feelings
Tonight I give in to the thrill of loving you
And tonight I give in to believing
I'd hear you say
You'd always stay
Somebody turned my life around
And I'm not the same
Suddenly I don't hear a sound
Only your name
And I really need you
And tonight I give in to the feelings
Yes tonight I give in to the thrill of loving you
And tonight I give in to believing
You'll always stay in love this way
Oh, tonight I give in to the feelings
Yes tonight I give in to them all so hold me
And tonight I give in to believing, darling
You're every thing
I ever dreamed would come to me
The song "Tonight I Give In" by Angela Bofill is a love song about a woman who has finally found the man of her dreams. She speaks about how someone has walked into her life and has completely turned everything around for her. The lyrics shows how the singer felt when she found the man of her dreams, someone who understood her and whom she felt a strong connection with. She talks about how this man has turned her life around and makes her feel complete. The chorus shows her giving in to her feelings for him and believing that he will always be there for her.
The lyrics of the song are filled with emotions of love and excitement. The singer describes how she has waited for this moment and now that it has come, she is willing to give in to her feelings. The lyrics show how the singer has finally found love and now she is ready to embrace it. The song is an expression of her deepest feelings towards her lover, and how happy she is to have found him.
Overall, "Tonight I Give In" is a beautiful love song that expresses the joy and excitement of finding true love. The lyrics accurately capture the emotions of someone who has found the person they have been searching for all their life. It is a great example of how music can move people and touch their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody walked into my life
I have recently met someone new who has entered my life
And he's right on time
This person came into my life at the perfect moment
Somebody looked into my eyes
This person gazed deeply into my eyes
And he read my mind
He was able to understand what I was thinking
And its true
I want to convey that what I am about to say is genuine
I only need to tell you
There is only one thing I need to say to you
That it's you
The person I am referring to is you
You're everything
You possess all the qualities that I have ever wanted in a partner
I ever dreamed would come to me
You are the person I have always imagined I would end up with
Somebody walked into my heart
This person has captured my heart
And to my surprise
I was not expecting to feel this way
Somebody tearing me apart
This person is causing me emotional turmoil
And it feels just fine
Despite the emotional upheaval, it feels good to be with this person
I've waited oh so long to say
I have been wanting to tell you this for a very long time
And tonight I give in to the feelings
I am succumbing to my emotions and allowing myself to be vulnerable
Tonight I give in to the thrill of loving you
I am giving in to the excitement and passion that comes with loving you
And tonight I give in to believing
I am allowing myself to believe that we can have a future together
I'd hear you say
I want to hear you say
You'd always stay
That you will always be by my side
Somebody turned my life around
This person has had a profound impact on my life
And I'm not the same
I am a different person now that you are in my life
Suddenly I don't hear a sound
I am so focused on you that nothing else seems to matter
Only your name
Your name is the only thing I can think about
And I really need you
I am expressing my deep desire to be with you
Yes tonight I give in to them all so hold me
I am surrendering myself fully to my emotions and asking you to hold me
And tonight I give in to believing, darling
I am letting myself believe that you are the one for me, my dear
You're everything
You mean everything to me
I ever dreamed would come to me
You are the fulfillment of all my dreams and wishes
Lyrics Β© Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lana Bogan, Louie Shelton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vejur9000
As a singer, she had a unique sound. And yea, she gave you goosebumps.
Robert Miller
This song touches the very core of my Soul, what a beautiful song
withoutatrace
nicely said
Amelia Andrews
Mine too..
K. H.
Not only is Mrs Bofill physically beautiful, her spirit is even more stunning, such resilience, I pray for her continued healingππΎ
Lionel Castell
So lovely so beautiful so sweet
pineapple juice
πππ her voice it's really beautiful
Shanetta Cane
She stroked I forgot what year I'm hoping she's well.
Asabi Fatosin
Shanetta Cane She lost her voice πand is paralyzed on one side.
Ms. K. Dennae
Never knew this. Sad to hear.