1) Randy Burgess (bass) Mark Holden (saxophone, vocals) David Forbes (lead vocals) Andrew Johns (keyboards) Randy Gould (guitar) Randall Stoll (drums) Tom Christianson (bass; replaced Burgess)
Holden had been working in a recording studio in Frankfurt, Germany and an offer to open a new, multi-million dollar recording studio in Calgary gave him reason to return to Canada. While working there, he and Gould formed BLVD with American violinist/vocalist David Forbes (who had recorded a beer jingle which Holden engineered). They recorded continuously and released several singles on CBS Germany, one which charted, but it wasn't practical to tour there or get a reciprocal deal in North America. When the studio finally closed in 1985, the band relocated to Vancouver. John Alexander at MCA Records expressed interest at the time and encouraged them to keep improving their demos and helped cultivate the act. They soon signed on with Rock Headquarters Management (Bruce Allen, Lou Blair, Cliff Jones) and a record deal was secured with MCA in 1987 When producer Pierre Bazinet (Luba, Sass Jordan) was brought in to record the debut album, the group had no 'sound'; they hadn't even performed together as a band or road tested any of the songs. The record was mixed by Mike Fraser, Bob Rock and Humberto Gatica. In 1988 MCA released the band's eponymous debut and their first single, "In The Twilight" followed as did three other singles. BLVD headed out on the road opening first for Glass Tiger and then with Boston. As crowds began to warm to the band, especially in Quebec City and Windsor, the album had sold 45,000 copies. By writing while on the road, they were able to return to the studio with John Punter (Roxy Music, Spoons) and lay down the 'live' feeling 'In The Streets. The album was released in 1990 under the full-blown Boulevard name because the band had been getting complaints that they didn't understand the abbreviation. In 1990 Randall Stoll quit the band, but the group disbanded shortly after the release of the "Crazy Life" single.
2) A small band from New Zealand.
3) Boulevard was a Finnish band that represented Finland at the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Naurevat silmät muistetaan" (Laughing Eyes Will Be Remembered).
4) Boulevard was a Danish band consisting of Dennis & Poul Dehnhardt and Lennart Johannessen. They participated in the danish Melodi Grand Prix 1984 with the song Liverpool. They didn't win so they didn't represent Denmark at the 1984 Eurovision Song Contest.
5) Boulevard was a Swedish hard rock/ AOR band from Gothenburg. Guitars -Dick Börtner , Guitars - Lennart Widegren, Bass - Mikael Magnusson, Drums - Morgan Pettersson, Vocals - Roy El Hoshy.
Eye to Eye
Boulevard Lyrics
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That to me is what your eyes are,
Soft as stars in April skies are,
Tell me some day you'll fulfill
Their promise of a thrill.
Star eyes,
Flashing eyes in which my hopes rise,
Let me prove that it adores
That loveliness of yours.
All my life I've felt
Content to stargaze at the skies.
Now I only want to to melt
The stardust in your eyes.
Star eyes,
When if ever, will my lips know
If it's me for whom those eyes glow?
Makes no diff'rence where you are,
Your eyes still hold my wishing star,
Oh, star eyes, how lovely you are.
The song "Eye to Eye" by Boulevard expresses the singer's fascination with someone's beautiful eyes. The lyrics begin by comparing the person's eyes to stars in the sky, admiring their softness and promising a future thrill. The singer believes that the person's eyes hold a promise of joy and happiness, and they hope that someday that promise will be fulfilled.
The lyrics then continue to express the singer's desire to prove their love and devotion to the person. They want to show the person where their heart truly lies and how much they adore their beauty. The singer sings that they have been content with admiring the stars in the sky, but now they only want to melt the stardust in the person's eyes.
The song's chorus repeats the same sentiment of adoration and questions when the person's lips will reveal if they feel the same way. The singer's love is unyielding, regardless of where the person may be, as their eyes still hold the singer's wishing star.
Overall, "Eye to Eye" is a romantic ballad that truly captures the essence of falling in love with someone's eyes and promises of a future together.
Line by Line Meaning
Star eyes,
Your eyes glimmer like stars.
That to me is what your eyes are,
I see your eyes as star-like.
Soft as stars in April skies are,
Your eyes are tender like stars on a clear April night.
Tell me some day you'll fulfill
Someday I hope you'll fulfill
Their promise of a thrill.
Your eyes will give me the excitement I've been longing for.
Flashing eyes in which my hopes rise,
Your dazzling eyes have become the hope of my life.
Let me show you where my heart lies.
Let me prove my sincere love for you.
Let me prove that it adores
Allow me to express my admiration and devotion to
That loveliness of yours.
Your beauty.
All my life I've felt
Throughout my life
Content to stargaze at the skies.
I've been happy just staring at the stars.
Now I only want to to melt
But now, my only desire is to love and be loved by you.
The stardust in your eyes.
I want to explore the mystery of your sparkling eyes.
When if ever, will my lips know
When will I finally know
If it's me for whom those eyes glow?
If your beautiful eyes are bearing the promise for me.
Makes no diff'rence where you are,
Regardless of where you are,
Your eyes still hold my wishing star,
Your eyes still bring hope and happiness to my life.
Oh, star eyes, how lovely you are.
Your eyes are a true wonder and source of beauty.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gene De Paul, Don Raye
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