In 1994 an American Gothi… Read Full Bio ↴Two bands exist named Bell, Book & Candle.
In 1994 an American Gothic band located on Long Island/New York City area released a demo tape. Soon after some tracks were recorded for Cleopatra Records label compilations.
Around the same time, a German band appears:
Bell, Book & Candle ist eine deutsche Popgruppe, deren Bandname sich auf "Glocke, Buch (Bibel) und Kerze" bezieht. Diese drei Utensilien waren im Mittelalter die Werkzeuge zur Exkommunikation.
Als die Band sich 1994 gründete, suchte sie noch zweieinhalb Jahre nach einem Label, bevor sich Turbobeat/BMG als interessiert meldete. Als erste Single wurde Rescue Me im Jahr 1997 veröffentlicht, die es bis an die Spitze der deutschen und schweizerischen Charts schaffte. Sie wurde sogar mit Dreifachgold und Platin in Deutschland und Gold in der Schweiz gerühmt.
Auch das darauffolgende Album Read My Sign von 1997 wurde ein Erfolg mit Gold in Deutschland und der Schweiz.
Als Bell, Book & Candle sich wegen Druck und zu wenig Freizeit entschlossen, ihr eigenes Plattenlabel multirecords zu gründen, bekamen sie zwar ihre Lust an der Arbeit zurück, ihre Verkaufszahlen jedoch sanken. Die folgenden Werke konnten nicht an den Erfolg der Debütauskopplungen anknüpfen.
Diskografie
Alben
1997: Read My Sign D#4
1999: Longing
2001: The Tube D#85
2003: Prime Time
2005: Bigger
Singles
1997: Rescue Me D#3
1997: Read My Sign D#59
1998: See Ya
1998: Bliss In My Tears D#79
1999: Fire And Run
2000: Baby You Know
2001: Catch You D#73
2001: In The Witchin' Hour
2001: On High
2005: Universe D#84
2005: Alright Now
2005: Light Up The Stars (mit Stamping Feet)
Rhapsody In Blue
Bell Book & Candle Lyrics
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anyday - I wanna
hear you say, you say
you are my rhapsody in blue
anyway - I need ya
anyday - I hold ya
wanna stay and feel
you are my rhapsody in blue
see me turn away from you now
see me turn away from you now
see me turn away from you now
and feel the rhapsody in blue
all the way - I've come to
wanna play - and run to
hear you say, you say
you are my rhapsody in blue
see me turn away from you now ...
all the way - I've come to
wanna play - and run to
hear you say, you say
you are my rhapsody in blue
In Bell Book & Candle's song "Rhapsody In Blue", the singer is expressing their deep infatuation with someone they care about. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desire to be with this person, feeling that they are the embodiment of a rhapsody in blue - a piece of music that evokes a range of emotions. The repetition of "anyway" and "anyday" emphasizes that the singer's feelings are ever-present and consistent, regardless of the circumstances.
The lines "see me turn away from you now" suggest a conflict within the singer - perhaps they are hesitant to confess their love, or they fear rejection. However, they resolve to "feel the rhapsody in blue", indicating that they are willing to take a chance and pursue this person. The use of "blue" as a metaphor for emotion is fitting, as blue can represent both sadness and tranquility, but also hope and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
anyway - I see ya
No matter how it happens, I catch a glimpse of you
anyday - I wanna
Whenever it is, I desire to
hear you say, you say
Listen to you speak, once or twice
you are my rhapsody in blue
You are the epic and passionate experience I crave
anyway - I need ya
Whatever the circumstances are, I require you
anyday - I hold ya
Whenever it is, I embrace you
wanna stay and feel
Wish to remain and sense
you are my rhapsody in blue
You are the epic and passionate experience I crave
see me turn away from you now
Observe me distancing myself from you at present
see me turn away from you now
Observe me distancing myself from you at present
see me turn away from you now
Observe me distancing myself from you at present
and feel the rhapsody in blue
Experience the passion in the midst of this separation
all the way - I've come to
The extent of my journey here
wanna play - and run to
Wanting to have fun and run towards
hear you say, you say
Listen to you speak, once or twice
you are my rhapsody in blue
You are the epic and passionate experience I crave
see me turn away from you now ...
Observe me distancing myself from you at present
all the way - I've come to
The extent of my journey here
wanna play - and run to
Wanting to have fun and run towards
hear you say, you say
Listen to you speak, once or twice
you are my rhapsody in blue
You are the epic and passionate experience I crave
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.