Despite Sheen's status as group leader, by the time the trio entered the recording studio, Spector was often using Darlene Love as the group's primary vocalist. Sheen sang lead on the group's first hit: 1962's "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" (originally from the 1946 Disney movie Song of the South). Love, meanwhile, handled the lead vocals on Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans' two follow-up singles: 1963's "Why Do Lovers Break Each Other's Hearts?" and "Not Too Young to Get Married".
Sheen and Love share vocal duties on the only album the group ever recorded (1963's Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah).
Sheen can be heard as lead vocalist on the group's final recordings, two cuts on the classic Spector-produced LP "A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector" (1963), on which Love also appears as a solo artist. On the cover of this album, a group portrait shows Sheen with two "Blue Jeans" vocalists who have been tentatively identified as James and yet another Blossoms member, Gloria Jones.
After 1963 the group was dropped by Philles Records and effectively ceased to exist. Sheen went back to using his real name, cut some tracks for Capitol Records in the mid 1960s, and later joined a late-running touring version of The Coasters. Love, meanwhile, recorded a few solo hits, but, more memorably was the lead vocalist on at least two hit records by The Crystals.
The Bells Of St. Mary's
Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans Lyrics
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Ah, hear they are calling,
The young loves, the true loves,
That come from the sea.
And so my beloved,
When red leaves are falling,
The love bells shall ring out,
For you and me.
The Bells of St. Mary,
Ah, hear they are calling,
The young loves, the true loves,
That come from the sea.
And so my beloved,
When red leaves are falling,
The love bells shall ring out,
The love bells shall ring out,
The love bells shall ring out,
For you and me.
The song "The Bells of St. Mary" by Bob B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans is a romantic and poetic ballad that symbolizes the coming of young love. The first two lines, "The Bells of St. Mary, Ah, hear they are calling," suggests that the bells of St. Mary's church are ringing to call out to the "young loves, the true loves" that are coming from the sea. This imagery of the bells ringing out from the church is a powerful symbol of hope, love and new beginnings. As the leaves begin to turn red, the bells will also ring out, signaling the arrival of a new love.
The singer is addressing their beloved, assuring them that when the red leaves start falling, the love bells will ring out, bringing together the two true loves. The repetition of the phrase "the love bells shall ring out" emphasizes the hopeful nature of the song, and inspires the listener with the belief that true love will always find a way.
Overall, "The Bells of St. Mary" is a beautiful ode to true love and new beginnings, and the imagery of the bells ringing out from the church adds to the romantic and hopeful nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The Bells of St. Mary,
The church bells of St. Mary are heard
Ah, hear they are calling,
Listen! They are summoning
The young loves, the true loves,
Those who are young and in love
That come from the sea.
Who come from the sea
And so my beloved,
Therefore, my dearest
When red leaves are falling,
As the autumn leaves turn red
The love bells shall ring out,
The bells of love will toll
The love bells shall ring out,
The bells of love will toll
The Bells of St. Mary,
The church bells of St. Mary are heard
Ah, hear they are calling,
Listen! They are summoning
The young loves, the true loves,
Those who are young and in love
That come from the sea.
Who come from the sea
And so my beloved,
Therefore, my dearest
When red leaves are falling,
As the autumn leaves turn red
The love bells shall ring out,
The bells of love will toll
The love bells shall ring out,
The bells of love will toll
The love bells shall ring out,
The bells of love will toll
For you and me.
For us two.
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@stephencoomer5692
The bells of St. Mary's
Ah, hear they are calling
The young loves, the true loves
Who come from the sea
And so my beloved
When red leaves are falling
The love bells shall ring out, ring out
For you and me
The bells of St. Mary's
Ah, hear they are calling
The young loves, the true loves
Who come from the sea
And so my beloved
When red leaves are falling
The love bells shall ring out, ring out
For you and me
@charlesmueller4915
The energy Spector put into his productions was legendary, this is probably his most exemplary work!
@arbiter3297
Probably the best drum outro ever recorded. What a great effort by all involved, including Spector as producer.
@stillstanding6031
One of the very best Spector outings. Bobby Sheen is amazing!
@marcfredo7523
Maybe it’s my age, but I never get tired of listening to this incredible Christmas album. It’s release date fell on Nov. 22, 1963, the day JFK was assassinated, and it was a little overlooked until the following year.
@yotokil2914
no, it aint your age. as someone born over 30 years after this album released, its very good.
@JoeFLash41
Me neither. I hate the Holiday favorites of today.
@r.c.r.7413
I'm 44, and the wall of sound hits me as hard as anyone!
@tonyrussi7777
we bought it in Miami on Nov. 16th, 1963, my brothers birthday, at Burdines Dept. Store at 163rd St. Shopping Center.
@laminage
I have The Phil Spector Back To Mono and I almost forgot about the Xmas Album. The Man is so amazing with his productions.
@TheSonglvr
Please, people....play this for your kids and grand children. It's a wonderful rendition of a classic!