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.
You And I
Boulevard Lyrics
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We wrote a song in your room
With you it's more than a memory
Not even time can replace
You called me last night
With nothing on your mind
I didn't wanna say goodbye
I didn't wanna say bye
Tied down in my backseat no
4am but I'm wide awake
Getting no sleep
Getting no sleep yeah
I'd give my all for you
This is all I got yeah
I'll take you on a ride yeah
Paint the night sky blue
Just to see you smile
But if I never wake up
I pray that you find love
Will you look me in the eyes
Say I'm the one
The one for you tonight
The one for you tonight
The one you need tonight
Things have changed but
We've stayed the same inside us
We've grown closer
And I'm not sure why
No I'm not sure why
You called me last night
With nothing on your mind
I didn't wanna say goodbye
I didn't wanna say bye
I don't wanna lose all faith
But I'm scared to tell the truth
4am but I can't think straight
Getting no sleep
Getting no sleep yeah it's true
I'd give my all for you
This is all I got yeah
I'll take you on a ride yeah
Paint the night sky blue
Just to see you smile
But if I never wake up
I pray that you find love
Will you look me in the eyes
Say I'm the one
The one for you tonight
The one for you tonight
The one you need tonight
We could pretend forever
That we aren't meant to be together
Didn't know I'd fall this hard but
I'm holding on to this moment
We could pretend forever
That we aren't meant to be together
I didn't know I'd fall this hard but
We're holding on till it falls apart
Give my all for you
Yeah this is all I got
Take you on a ride
Paint the night sky blue
But if I never wake up
I pray that you find love
Will you look me in my eyes
Say I'm the one
The one for you tonight
The one you need tonight
Say I'm the one for you tonight
The one for you tonight
The one for you tonight
The one you need tonight
Say I'm the one for you tonight
The one for you tonight
Tonight
Tonight
The lyrics to Boulevard's song You and I depict a deep emotional connection between two lovers who share an intense bond that has stood the test of time. The song reminisces the first time the two created a song together, indicating that they have known each other for an extended period. The singer tells his lover that he would give his all to her and take her on a ride to make her happy. He is willing to paint the night sky blue, just to see her smile because he loves her deeply. However, he is scared to express his real feelings, fearing that he may lose all faith but still keeping his feelings for her tightly held. These lyrics clearly illustrate that the singer is madly in love with his lover.
The chorus of the song "But if I never wake up, I pray that you find love," is a melancholic and profound statement that indicates the strength of their love. The lyrics speak to the idea that even though the singer may not be able to be with his lover forever, he wants her to find the happiness and love she deserves.
The final lyrics of the song, "Say I'm the one for you tonight, the one you need tonight," further illustrate the singer's emotions for his lover. He is the one she needs tonight, indicating his desire to remain her significant other and spend the night with her.
Overall, the song portrays a deep bond between two lovers who have known each other for quite some time. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotive, making the song a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember the first time
I have a vivid recollection of the very first time.
We wrote a song in your room
We were in your room when we collaborated and created a melody.
With you it's more than a memory
Our connection goes deeper than just a mere thought in my mind.
Not even time can replace
The passage of time cannot substitute or remove what we share.
You called me last night
You reached out to me on the phone yesterday evening.
With nothing on your mind
You did not have any particular thoughts or concerns to discuss with me.
I didn't wanna say goodbye
I felt an aversion to concluding the conversation with you.
I don't wanna get caught up
I don't desire to become entangled or limited by something negative.
Tied down in my backseat no
Not restrained or constrained by a negative force or situation.
4am but I'm wide awake
It's 4 am and I'm still awake, unable to sleep.
Getting no sleep
I'm unable to rest or slumber.
I'd give my all for you
I would spare no effort or sacrifice to be with you.
This is all I got yeah
This is everything I can offer you, it's not much.
I'll take you on a ride yeah
I want to show you a good time and take you on an adventure.
Paint the night sky blue
I'll create a magnificent moment that leaves you smiling and enchanted.
Just to see you smile
The sole reason for these actions and efforts is to make you beam and happy.
But if I never wake up
In the event that I never arise from my slumber.
I pray that you find love
I hope that you discover or experience love.
Will you look me in the eyes
Can you gaze into my eyes?
Say I'm the one
Claim that I'm the one that you desire.
The one for you tonight
The one you seek to be with this evening.
The one you need tonight
The one that you require to be with you this evening.
Things have changed but
Although circumstances have altered and transformed,
We've stayed the same inside us
Our internal personal feelings and emotions have remained unchanged.
We've grown closer
We have become more intimate and connected.
And I'm not sure why
I'm uncertain about the exact reasons for this closeness and connection.
No I'm not sure why
Indeed, I am unsure of the precise reasons behind our growing closeness.
I don't wanna lose all faith
I do not want to abandon my confidence, trust, or hope entirely.
But I'm scared to tell the truth
I am frightened to reveal or confess the truth of how I feel.
4am but I can't think straight
Though it's 4 am, I am unable to think or concentrate properly.
Getting no sleep
I'm unable to rest or slumber.
Getting no sleep yeah it's true
It's definitely true that I am unable to get any sleep.
We could pretend forever
We have the option of remaining in illusion or make-believe permanently.
That we aren't meant to be together
We could choose to perceive that we are not meant to be in a romantic relationship.
Didn't know I'd fall this hard but
I was not aware that I would fall in love to such an extent.
I'm holding on to this moment
I want to preserve or maintain this moment that we have created.
We're holding on till it falls apart
We're trying to sustain or persist until our connection becomes irreparable.
Say I'm the one for you tonight
Claim that I am the one that you want to be with tonight.
The one for you tonight
The one you want to be with this evening.
The one you need tonight
The one you require or long to be with this evening.
Tonight
This evening.
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Written by: Edwin Yaeger
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