In 1958, Ben Nelson joined a doo wop group, The Five Crowns. Later that same year, The Drifters' manager fired the members of the group and replaced them with The Five Crowns, who had performed several engagements with The Drifters. He co-wrote the first hit by the new version of The Drifters, "There Goes My Baby" (1959). He also sang lead, using his birth name, on "Save the Last Dance for Me," a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, "Dance With Me," "This Magic Moment," "I Count the Tears," and other The Drifters hits.
In 1960 he left the group after failing to gain a salary increase and a fairer share of the group's royalties. At this point he assumed the more memorable stage name Ben E. King in preparation for a solo career. Remaining on Atlantic, King scored his first solo hit with the stylish, Latin-tinged ballad "Spanish Harlem" (1961). "Stand by Me" was his next recording. "Stand by Me", written by King along with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller was voted one of the Songs of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of America. "Stand by Me" and "Spanish Harlem" were named as two of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and were both also given a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.
King's records continued to place well on the pop charts until 1963, when British pop bands began to dominate the popular music scene. His hits after 1963 were "What is Soul?" (1967), "Supernatural Thing, part 1" (1975), and the re-issue in 1986 of "Stand by Me" following the song's use as the theme music to the movie of the same name.
All of My Tomorrows
Ben E. King Lyrics
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Except for just a dream or two
But I've got lots of plans for tomorrow
And all my tomorrows belong to you
Right now it may not seem like spring at all
We're drifting and the laughs are few
But I've got rainbows planned for tomorrow
No one knows better than I
That luck keeps passing me by, that's fate
But with you there at my side
I'll soon be turning the tide, just wait
As long as I've got arms that cling at all
It's you that I'll be clinging to
And all the dreams I dream, beg, or borrow
On some bright tomorrow they'll all come true
And all my bright tomorrows belong to you
The song “All of Your Tomorrows” by Ben E. King speaks of hope, love and optimism in the face of adversity. The opening lyrics convey the idea that the singer may not have much in the present, except for a few dreams, but he has grand aspirations for the future, with all his tomorrows devoted to his loved one. He expresses that despite the current situation, there are many plans for the future ensured with rainbows and dreams that will come true one day.
The second verse touches upon the struggles faced by the singer in the present, but he remains confident in his abilities to overcome the hardships with his partner by his side. He acknowledges his past misfortunes, but with his significant other, he can alter fate to his will. The chorus emphasizes that he will always hold onto the dreams that will come true, and all his bright tomorrows will belong to his beloved.
One of the essential themes of this song is perseverance through difficult times, being able to hold onto your dreams with the support of your loved ones. It shows the power of having someone by your side to help you overcome any obstacles life throws at you.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I may not have a thing at all
At present, I may have nothing significant, not even material possessions.
Except for just a dream or two
But I do have a few dreams that I hold onto.
But I've got lots of plans for tomorrow
Even though I don't have much today, I have many aspirations for tomorrow.
And all my tomorrows belong to you
I want to share my future with you and make it all about us.
Right now it may not seem like spring at all
Our present is not as hopeful as the season of spring.
We're drifting and the laughs are few
We're aimlessly moving along without purpose and we're not experiencing much joy.
But I've got rainbows planned for tomorrow
Despite the hardships of today, I have positive and colorful visions for our future.
No one knows better than I
I understand more than anyone else.
That luck keeps passing me by, that's fate
It seems that fortune is always out of my reach, and perhaps it's part of my destiny.
But with you there at my side
However, I believe that with you by my side,
I'll soon be turning the tide, just wait
I'll be able to change my luck, so just have patience.
As long as I've got arms that cling at all
My embrace will always be strong and firm.
It's you that I'll be clinging to
And it's you that I'll hold onto tightly and never let go.
And all the dreams I dream, beg, or borrow
All the hopes I have, whether they're mine or others, borrowed or begged for,
On some bright tomorrow they'll all come true
I believe they will all be fulfilled in a hopeful future.
And all my bright tomorrows belong to you
I want to share all of my beautiful future days with you.
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Written by: PAUL RYAN
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