Despite McShane being the focus, the songs were mostly written and sung by Italian vocalist Maurizio Bassi, although controversy exists (as in many 'studio'-based groups) over McShane's level of co-singing and co-songwriting. The songs are considered a key example of the "italo disco" sound.
Baltimora first appeared during the summer of 1985, sweeping over Europe before finding release in the United States via EMI. The time it took for EMI to finally break "Tarzan Boy" in America resulted in the song earning a six month stay on the Hot 100, ultimately peaking at #13 in the early spring of 1986. His first album, 'Living in the Background', arrived some time later. The group, despite successful touring and frequent dance club plays, quickly fell off of the radar.
However, "Tarzan Boy" made a second run up the Hot 100 in the spring of 1993, climbing to #51 thanks to its appearance in the movie 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III'. No such resurgence occurred when the song appeared again in a movie a few years later in the 1997 Chris Farley comedy 'Beverly Hills Ninja'. "Tarzan Boy" did catch the attention of millions again in a Listerine commercial, which featured the song playing (minus the lead vocals) while a computer-animated bottle of blue minty mouthwash swung around on vines in a colorful digital jungle.
Jimmy McShane died on March 29, 1995 as a result of AIDS complications. Maurizio Bassi remained involved in the music industry, although finding mainstream success elusive. His son, Matteo Bassi, is also a musician.
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Baltimora is also the stage name of Italian singer-songwriter and record producer Edoardo Spinsante (born 2001), most known for winning the fifteenth season of the Italian talent show X Factor.
Eye to Eye
Baltimora Lyrics
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(And heart to heart)
(We're eye to eye)
(Just you and I)
Flame of my fire
Every time we meet the feeling's the same
Coming on again
Don't you know it's hard to stop again
When the love's so high
(Oh, fly-fly) Reaching for the sky, yeah-yeah
(Go, go-go) Higher, you and I, yeah-yeah
(Eye to eye baby, heart to heart)
Eye to eye, eye to eye
(Like an angel, we'll never part)
(Oh, fly-fly) Reaching for the sky, yeah-yeah
(So high, so high) Darling you and I, yeah-yeah
Two of a kind
Every time we meet the magic is there
Like a new affair
Flying so high
When we touch you got me floating on air
Cause your love's so high
(Oh, fly-fly) Reaching for the sky, yeah-yeah
(Go, go-go) Higher, you and I, yeah-yeah
(We're eye to eye)
(And heart to heart)
(We're eye to eye)
(Just you and I)
(Eye to eye baby, heart to heart)
(Like an angel, we'll never part)
(We're eye to eye)
(And heart to heart)
(We're eye to eye)
(Just you and I)
(We're eye to eye)
(And heart to heart)
(We're eye to eye)
(Just you and I)
The song "Eye to Eye" by Baltimora is a love song that expresses the deep connection between two individuals who share a love that is so powerful that it makes them feel like they are the only two people in the world. The lyrics "We're eye to eye, and heart to heart, just you and I" demonstrate the closeness and intimacy of the relationship, as they connect on a physical and emotional level.
The opening lines, "Flame of my fire, every time we meet the feeling's the same, coming on again, burning desire" paint a picture of the passion and intensity the two lovers share when they are together. The chorus emphasizes the idea of reaching for the sky and flying high, highlighting the euphoria and elation they feel in each other's company.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of completeness and unity between the two lovers. They are "like an angel" who will "never part," emphasizing the strength and immortality of their love for each other.
Overall, "Eye to Eye" is a celebration of the bond between two people who are deeply in love and share an unbreakable connection.
Line by Line Meaning
(We're eye to eye)
Our views and opinions are aligned
(And heart to heart)
We share a deep emotional connection
(We're eye to eye)
We understand each other perfectly
(Just you and I)
It's just us, no one else matters
Flame of my fire
You are the spark that ignites my passion
Every time we meet the feeling's the same
Our connection is consistent and strong
Coming on again
Our attraction for each other is always present
Burning desire
Our longing for each other is intense
Don't you know it's hard to stop again
It's difficult to resist each other
When the love's so high
Our love is intense and all-consuming
(Oh, fly-fly) Reaching for the sky, yeah-yeah
Our love lifts us to great heights
(Go, go-go) Higher, you and I, yeah-yeah
We are elevating each other to new levels of love
(Eye to eye baby, heart to heart)
Our connection is both emotional and intellectual
Eye to eye, eye to eye
We share a deep understanding
(Like an angel, we'll never part)
Our love is divine and eternal
(So high, so high) Darling you and I, yeah-yeah
Our love is so intense that it takes us to dizzying heights
Two of a kind
We are perfectly suited for each other
Every time we meet the magic is there
Our connection is always special
Like a new affair
Our love feels fresh and exciting
Flying so high
Our love has taken us to great heights
When we touch you got me floating on air
Just being near you is a wonderful sensation
(We're eye to eye)
We are in perfect harmony
(And heart to heart)
Our love is deep and true
(We're eye to eye)
We are in sync with each other
(Just you and I)
We are all each other needs
(We're eye to eye)
We are aligned in every way
(And heart to heart)
Our love is genuine and heartfelt
(We're eye to eye)
We see the world in the same way
(Just you and I)
It's just us, no one can come between us
Contributed by Penelope F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dntlss
This was the first tape i bought, i was 17, man great memories!! the whole tape was awesome.
Ezeur profesionelle
i was so sorry to hear that Gimmy Mcshane is no more...all the loving artists are leaviing us and going to heaven ....RIP
Susanne Lewis
😢
Laura Stephanie Baret
Love love 😍😍Jimmy . All your fans still miss ya at all .
tusheschannel
WHY wasn't this a huge hit? :-O
youngspit89
love this
Barry Subway
I didn’t know that song from Baltimora.
It was released in 1987.
cleber josé
baltimora forever indo me mind and Heart.
João Santos
Olá aqui é João de Juazeiro do Norte tô curtindo aí as músicas boas escrito aí
Cestroz Simonn
God Bless You Gimmy Mcshane , Baltimora