The son of a suburban New York schoolteacher, Orlando declined a classical music scholarship to pursue his then current musical interest, glam rock. In the late 1970s, his professional interests turned to disco and shortly thereafter, he established his own record label, "O" Records.
During the 1980s he produced, composed and performed on hundreds of music productions that he released under a myriad of record labels, including: "O" Records, Bobcat Records, Memo Records, Telefon Records, MenoVision Records, Beach Records, Plastic Records, Eurobeat Records, Obscure Records, Beat Box Records, Riovista Records, Intelligent Records, Basic Records, Knowledge Records and others. In the late '80s, at the peak of his success, the one-man-band halted his extensive production output.
Orlando is credited as one of the founding fathers of Hi-NRG pop-dance music. His productions are easily identifiable by their dense synthesizers, rolling bass lines, and resounding percussion. Orlando tracks showcase him playing multiple instruments including keyboards, guitars, drums, percussion and saxophone. The ringing cowbell percussion lines and robotic sequencers heard in "She Has A Way", "The Best Part Of Breakin' Up", and "Native Love (Step By Step)" define the electrifying sound he pioneered.
As a solo artist, Orlando scored hits with tracks "She Has a Way," "How To Pick Up Girls," and "I'm So Hot for You." He created his project concept, The Flirts, to further front his performances. With its ever revolving roster of female session singers and models, Orlando churned out international hits "Passion," "Danger," and "Helpless," which featured Orlando as the sole musician. His legendary association with underground film star Divine resulted in classic club anthems "Native Love (Step By Step)" (featuring Orlando's voice in the chorus), "Love Reaction," and "Shoot Your Shot." He also is famed for founding The Fast, later to be known as Man 2 Man.
When Neil Tennant, then an assistant editor at Smash Hits, and later a member of Pet Shop Boys, was sent to interview The Police in 1983 in New York, he sought out Orlando. Both Tennant and fellow Pet Shop Boy Chris Lowe were impressed by Orlando's sound and productions - "Passion," by The Flirts, being a particular favorite. Orlando decided to produce Pet Shop Boys and released their earliest productions including the original 'West End Girls' and "One More Chance."
Orlando produced and penned numerous hits that span multiple genres in mostly self-created groups and aliases, often just consisting of Orlando himself. He sang lead vocals in many of his groups including One, Two, Three (Another Knife In My Back, Runaway), The Now, Hippies with Haircuts, and Barbie & the Kens (Just a Gigolo). His productions were released under the names: Ian Darby, The Beat Box Boys, Spooge Boy, Something/Anything, New Breed, Jonny Bankcheck, Hotline, Banana Republic, Oh Romeo, Teenrock, The New York Models, Hippies With Haircuts, Girly, Barbie & the Kens, Wow, 1 plus 1, The He Man Band, The Boyd Brothers, Nancy Dean, Ian Darby with Ya Ya, Cha Cha featuring Don Diego, Yukihoro Takanawa, This is House, Joy Toy, Dressed To Kill, Band Of South, Dynasty featuring Dexter D, The Now, "One, Two, Three", Darlene Down, The Fem-Spies, Gangsters of House, Girls Have Fun, Zwei Maenner, Gomez Presley, Gringo Lopez, Patty Phillipe, Malibu, Lilly & the Pink, Miss Tammi Dee, Mc Fritz and the P-Rockers, Charlene Davis, Claus V, Ronnie Goes to Liverpool, The Bang Gang, Bubba and The Jack Attack, Fascination, Free Enterprise, Sandra Ford, Future Generation, Citrus, The College Boys, Condo, The Bigalows, Free Expression, Lola, Lifestyle, I Spies, Latin 1, Kinski Music, Gina Desire, Beachfront, Vision 1 and others. Other aliases of Bobby Orlando include John "Gumball" Gonzales, C. Shore, Cha Cha Garcia, Klaus Vogel, Mein, B. Banora, Yuki, and Gato Perro.
Orlando's songs frequently deal with philosophical themes such as "Try It (I'm in love with a married man)," which was given a contemporary twist when it was re-recorded by Pet Shop Boys in 2003. Many of Orlando's lyrics describe unrequited love, private despair, personal angst and a truth-seeking perspective. Orlando frequently etched philosophical maxims into vinyl records featuring his songs; these adages being literally cut into the grooves near the "lead out" and "lock grooves" of the vinyl. Many of these are rare and are now collector items often selling for hundreds of dollars.
His music appears in numerous motion pictures, including: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, Wigstock: The Movie, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Valley Girl, Dark Mirror, Flying, High Risk, Rappin, Underground and others. In 2005, Dance-punk band "ShitDisco" from Glasgow Scotland, paid tribute to Bobby Orlando and The Flirts in their first single titled "Disco Blood".
Orlando's musical influence on many present day artists is vast and the sound he created routinely surfaces on Euro, Techno, Italo-disco, Electro, and Hi-NRG releases throughout the world. He has a large international following and is often cited by music historians for his immeasurable contribution to dance music.
His most recent releases are his 2012 CD "Primitive Primal Scream", 2011 CD Social Contract Theory, his 2010, 2011 & 2012 Production Series, and his 2010 CD Bright Nothing World.
SomeBody
Bobby O Lyrics
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Another feeling I don't belong
When I rock you in my arms
I can't seem to sure in my charms
When you're lying next to me
You're not in ecstacy
And it's shakin' my emotions
I can see it in your eyes
I can feel it in your touch
I can hear it in your voice
Every time that we make love
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
And that somebody ain't me
Sexy
You used to get excited
And now all you get is quiet
And it's not the same
And you know, girl, you have changed
Now you're always in a hurry
And I think it's time to worry
And it's gettin' me blue
And I don't know what to do
I can see it in your eyes
I can feel it in your touch
I can hear it in your voice
Every time that we make love
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
And that somebody ain't me
(Here I am)
I don't know what I'm gonna do
(Here I am)
Do you know what I am going through?
(Here I am)
Is she hangin' over something down?
(Here I am)
I'm just hangin' all alone
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
And that somebody ain't me
I can see it in your eyes
I can feel it in your touch
I can hear it in your voice
Every time that we make love
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody (Somebody
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(Ohoho, oh, oh
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(Ohoho, oh, oh) Somebody is, girl
Somebody's loving you (Ohoho, oh, oh)
Somebody is, girl (Ohoho, oh, oh)
Somebody, somebody
And that somebody ain't me
Somebody, somebody
And that somebody ain't me
(Ohoho, oh, oh) Somebody's loving you
(Ohoho, oh, oh) Somebody is, girl
The lyrics of Somebody by Bobby Orlando depict a man who is experiencing doubts in his relationship. He feels as though something is off and that he does not belong. When he holds his partner in his arms, he is unable to feel confident in his charms. He notices that his partner is not as excited during intimate moments as she used to be and is always in a hurry. Through her eyes, touch, and voice, he can sense that she is being loved by somebody else.
The lyrics communicate the pain of feeling insecure and the fear of losing someone you love. The singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that his partner is no longer in love with him and the thought of her being in love with someone else is unbearable.
Overall, Bobby Orlando's song Somebody is a poignant and emotional song that anyone who has loved and lost or who is in the grip of an insecure relationship can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, there's something wrong
The singer notices there is something off between himself and his lover.
Another feeling I don't belong
The singer feels like he is out of place or unwanted.
When I rock you in my arms
The singer is holding his lover close to him.
I can't seem to sure in my charms
The singer is insecure about his ability to captivate his partner.
When you're lying next to me
The artist is describing their intimate moments together.
You're not in ecstacy
The singer's lover is not fully enjoying their intimate time together.
And it's shakin' my emotions
The singer is upset and emotionally affected by the lack of passion and excitement in their relationship.
Got my heart in a commotion
The singer's feelings are overwhelming and confusing to him.
I can see it in your eyes
The artist is perceptive to physical and emotional changes in his partner.
I can feel it in your touch
The singer is aware of a lack of passion and excitement in his partner's physical touch.
I can hear it in your voice
The singer recognizes a change in his partner's voice, perhaps a lack of enthusiasm or passion.
Every time that we make love
The singer is referring to their intimate moments as a couple.
Somebody, somebody
The singer is referring to a presence of another person in his partner's thoughts or life.
Somebody's loving you
The singer believes his partner may be having feelings for someone else.
And that somebody ain't me
The singer is hurt that his partner may have feelings for someone else.
Sexy
An interruption from the general mood of the song, describing an aspect of the singer's relationship.
You used to get excited
The artist reflects on one of his partner's past behaviors.
And now all you get is quiet
The singer has noticed a shift in his partner's behavior toward him.
And it's not the same
Things have changed and the relationship is different now.
And you know, girl, you have changed
The artist is confronting his partner's change in behavior.
Now you're always in a hurry
The singer observes a new pattern in his partner's behavior.
And I think it's time to worry
The artist is concerned that things may not be going well in his relationship.
And it's gettin' me blue
The singer is becoming increasingly sad and upset about the status of his relationship.
And I don't know what to do
The artist is feeling helpless and unsure of what actions to take in their changing relationship.
(Here I am)
An exclamation of the singer's presence in the relationship.
I don't know what I'm gonna do
The singer is lost and does not know how to fix the situation.
Do you know what I am going through?
The singer is asking his partner if she is also aware of the strain in their relationship.
Is she hangin' over something down?
The artist is questioning if there may be someone else in his partner's life.
I'm just hangin' all alone
The singer is feeling lonely and unsupported in his relationship.
(Ohoho, oh, oh
A chorus repeats throughout the song.
Somebody's loving you
The singer continues to suspect that his partner may be emotionally involved with someone else.
Somebody is, girl
The singer is directing his suspicions at his lover.
And that somebody ain't me
The artist is certain that his partner is not expressing this love for him.
Contributed by Eli J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
мифодий бжерский
Girl, there's something wrong
Another feeling I don't belong
When I rock you in my arms
I can't seem to sure in my charms
When you're lying next to me
You're not in ecstacy
And it's shakin' my emotions
Got my heart in a commotion
I can see it in your eyes
I can feel it in your touch
I can hear it in your voice
Every time that we make love
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
And that somebody ain't me
Sexy
You used to get excited
And now all you get is quiet
And it's not the same
And you know, girl, you have changed
Now you're always in a hurry
And I think it's time to worry
And it's gettin' me blue
And I don't know what to do
I can see it in your eyes
I can feel it in your touch
I can hear it in your voice
Every time that we make love
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
And that somebody ain't me
(Here I am)
I don't know what I'm gonna do
(Here I am)
Do you know what I am going through?
(Here I am)
Is she hangin' over something down?
(Here I am)
I'm just hangin' all alone
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
And that somebody ain't me
I can see it in your eyes
I can feel it in your touch
I can hear it in your voice
Every time that we make love
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody, somebody
Somebody's loving you
Somebody (Somebody
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Somebody, somebody
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Somebody, somebody
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Somebody, somebody
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(Ohoho, oh, oh
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(Ohoho, oh, oh
Ohoho, oh, oh
Ohoho, oh, oh) Somebody's loving you
(Ohoho, oh, oh) Somebody is, girl
Somebody's loving you (Ohoho, oh, oh)
Somebody is, girl (Ohoho, oh, oh)
Somebody, somebody
And that somebody ain't me
Somebody, somebody
And that somebody ain't me
(Ohoho, oh, oh) Somebody's loving you
(Ohoho, oh, oh) Somebody is, girl
Mikael Grape
The best track from the 80s
per anton
my top 20 1 - tension my dream2 Bobby o somebody3 the Flirts helpless And the rest i dont know yet
Gianni Rasanti
Superbe Song! Hi level of technique!
Алексей Александрыч
Первый из лапенковцев
soviettsars
Это кто такие?) я только по курьеру знаю эту песенку
Nikita S.
О как, рад за вас, ребята ! Хоть благодаря видео-блоггерам "ностальгирующее" поколение зетов приобщается к итало-диско и Hi-NRG !
мистер Миша
@Bw HorH ДЕНЬГИ ДАЛ
6
@Bw HorH за мультик плати
Илья
"Мы перебесимся и станем такими же как вы".
soviettsars
Бери девочек, дуй в кино