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Brian Poole was lead singer with English beat group Brian Poole & the Tremeloes from their foundation in 1958 until he left the band in 1966 (when the band changed it name to The Tremeloes). As a soloist, Poole failed to chart with subsequent records, but pursued a successful cabaret career.
Do You Love Me ?
Brian Poole Lyrics
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You didn't even want me around.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
Tell me.
Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
The lyrics of "Do You Love Me" by Brian Poole & The Tremeloes are about a man who was rejected by his lover because of his inability to dance. He is now back and trying to prove to her that he can dance and is worthy of her love. He confidently declares that he can "shake 'em down" and asks her repeatedly if she loves him, now that he can dance. He then shows off his moves and asks if she likes it like that, trying to win her affection back.
The lyrics are representative of many similar songs in the early 1960s that emphasized dancing as a way to connect or reconnect romantically with someone. The song has a lively beat and catchy melody that invite the listener to dance along, emphasizing the importance of dance as a cultural phenomenon during that time period. The lyrics touch on themes of self-improvement, determination, and the desire for love and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance,
You caused me heartbreak because I lacked the ability to dance skillfully.
You didn't even want me around.
You displayed no interest in having me near you.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
I have come back to show you that I am now capable of dancing impressively.
Do you love me?
Do you have affectionate feelings for me?
(I can really move, )
(I am now a proficient dancer, )
Do you love me?
Do you have affectionate feelings for me?
(I'm in the groove.)
(I am perfectly attuned to the music and my body's movements, )
Now do you love me?
Now that I have acquired the ability to dance skillfully, do you have affectionate feelings for me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
(Do you have affectionate feelings for me now that I have the ability to dance skillfully?)
Watch me, now.
Observe my impressive performance right now.
(Work, work)
(Keep on working hard)
Ah,work it out baby.
Strive to dance as well as you can, my dear.
(work, work)
(Keep on moving energetically)
Well, you're driving me crazy.
You are making me lose control with your lack of affection and changing emotions.
(work, work)
(Keep on moving energetically)
With just a little bit of soul, now
With only a hint of genuine emotional feeling, now
(work!)
(Keep on moving energetically!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
I am now skilled at various popular dances like the mashed potato and the twist.
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Inform me, my dear, if you enjoy my current dance performance.
Tell me,
Inform me,
(Tell me,)
(Inform me,)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr
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@Kohl423
The rose coloured spectacles come out again listening to this song. It represents simpler days and many happy memories for those who lived through those times. Of course life was not always happy sometimes it was bloody tough but hearing these guys singing just keeps us oldies mindful of happy and optimistic thoughts for what was then our futures.
@hunnybee971
LOL I'm 73, and hearing this music has me dancing around the living room. Yeah. Love it.
@gwynnielsen5081
It feels a bit strange to discover a group I should've noticed in the 1960s in 2023. It just goes to show that good music stays around indefinitely.
@huwpritchard81
So many great early 60s tracks on Sounds of the Sixties this morning. This is one of the highlights
@hvepsestikket
This song is written by Berry Gordy, Jr. - the man behind Motown. It was a hit in 1962 in Billboards top 100 with "The Contours".
@ingridkonker7760
Tolle Erinnerungen.....Einfach .....tollllllllllll
@carlovigorelli6384
This is punk rock!!! Amazing!!
@jeffrobdine
carlo vigorelli Punk rock from 1963 ?
@TheMerseySound1
Nah the most punk version 'Do You Love Me' in 1963 was Faron's Flamingos, no doubt
@user-gy5cd6dw4r
I did not know that chesney hawks dad was in this band . I live this song.