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
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 & The Blue Jeans is a romantic ballad that expresses the love and devotion between two people. The lyrics refer to the bells of St. Mary's, which are calling out to the young and true loves that come from the sea. This imagery is a metaphor for the pure and eternal love that is often associated with the ocean. The singer promises that when the leaves turn red, the love bells will ring out for them, signifying the depth and sincerity of their love.
The lyrics convey a sense of timelessness, conveying the idea that true love can transcend any obstacle or distance. The focus on the bells of St. Mary's brings to mind the idea of a church wedding, adding another layer of romance to the song. The melody has a dreamy quality that perfectly complements the lyrics, evoking a sense of longing and tenderness.
Overall, "The Bells of St. Mary" is a beautiful love song that captures the eternal nature of true love. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
The Bells of St. Mary,
The bells of St. Mary’s church are ringing.
Ah, hear they are calling,
Listen to the bells as they announce.
The young loves, the true loves,
The young and true lovers are being called.
That come from the sea.
They come from the sea, perhaps a reference to sailors or fishing communities.
And so my beloved,
Addressing their lover.
When red leaves are falling,
When autumn has arrived.
The love bells shall ring out,
The bells of love will be heard.
The love bells shall ring out,
The bells of love will be heard (repeated).
The love bells shall ring out,
The bells of love will be heard (repeated).
For you and me.
For the singer and their beloved.
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