1) A British fe… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists that go under the name Carmel:
1) A British female singer, her eponymous band Carmel uniting bassist Jim Parris, and drummer Gerry Darby.
2) An electronic pop duo from Argentina.
1) The band formed in Manchester twenty six years ago during an interesting time when punk had lost steam, and change was in the wind. Two students with music in their soul, Carmel McCourt and Jim Parris got together and with drummer Gerry Darby (Jim's cousin) began a long career of defeating definition.
Their first single - "Storm" - reached No. 1 in the independent charts and Carmel was signed immediately to London Records. Their first album "The Drum is Everything" (produced by Mike Thorne) drew praise for the fiery passion of all three members. Parris and Darby remarkably conjured the effect of a full ensemble backing to McCourt's powerful vocals and were able to alternate between soulful ballads, gospel, blues and stomping jazz. The singles "Bad Day" and "More More More" both went Top 25 in the UK. The following album, "The Falling" (produced by Brian Eno, Hugh Jones, David Motion) made Carmel one of the biggest names in France achieving Gold status as well as charting in Belgium, Germany and Holland. "Sally" the first single lifted from the album sold 500.000 copies in France alone. With the critical and commercial success awarded both "The Falling" and the next album "Everybody's Got A Little Soul", producers queued up to work with Carmel.
1989 saw the release of "Set Me Free", with the likes of Brian Eno and veteran R&B producer Pete Wingfield adding their individual touches to the broad range of their material. The critics were bowled over with a Five Star Q review describing the album as "incendiary". 1990's best-of compilation "Collected" put the band's career into perspective culling songs from all their albums and highlighting the breadth, depth and vitality of their sound, while 1992's "Good News" saw Carmel moving to East West with Jim producing. In 1997 Ronnie Scott provided the venue to record their last album, "Live at Ronnie Scotts", which was a collection of their work and some previously unreleased material.
It's All In the Game
Carmel Lyrics
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(original music written in 1911 by Charles Dawes)
Baaa da dum,
Ba ba da, baaa da dum,
Ba ba da, baaa da dum,
oh yeah
Many a tear has to fall
It's all a game
Life is wonderful game
We play and play
Words, you have words with him
Happy and sad
And sweetest words
Baaa da dum, oh yeah
Once in a while he won't come
It's all a game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
Kiss me
Kiss my lips
Caress me
With your fingertips
And sweetest words
Baaa da dum,
Ba ba da, ba ba daaaa, da dum,
Ba ba da, ba da da, ba ba daaaa, da dum,
oh yeah
It's a game we play
A game called love
It's a game we play
A game called love
Your heart, your heart, your heart
Will fly away.
Your heart, your heart, your heart
Will fly away.
Your heart, your heart, your heart
Will fly away.
Your heart, your heart, your heart
Will fly away.
Your heart, your heart, your heart
Will fly away.
Your heart, your heart, your heart
....
"It's All in the Game" is a song by Carmel, originally written in 1951 by Carl Sigman and set to music in 1911 by Charles Dawes. The song likens life and love to a game, with all of its ups and downs. The opening lyrics set a cheerful tone, with a repetitive melody and a catchy rhythm. The song acknowledges the inevitability of tears and heartache, but suggests that they are simply part of the game of life.
The second half of the song focuses on love, highlighting the emotional highs and lows that come with romantic relationships. The lyrics suggest that even the happiest moments in love are fleeting and temporary, with the heart "flying away" like a bird. The melody and rhythm become more intense during this section of the song, reflecting the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
Overall, "It's All in the Game" is a bittersweet reflection on the ups and downs of life and love. The catchy melody and repetitive lyrics help to reinforce the idea that life is like a game that we all play, with unpredictable twists and turns.
Line by Line Meaning
Many a tear has to fall
Life has its ups and downs, and sometimes we feel sad and cry.
It's all a game
Life is a game, and the tears we shed are only part of it.
Life is wonderful game
Although life can be challenging, it's still a beautiful game to play.
We play and play
We keep on living and experiencing life despite its challenges.
Words, you have words with him
Sometimes we argue with the people we love.
Happy and sad
Our conversations can be both happy and sad.
And sweetest words
But in the end, love conquers all and sweet words are exchanged.
Once in a while he won't come
Sometimes the people we love are not around.
Soon he'll be there at your side
But they always come back to us with love and affection.
With a sweet bouquet
And bring us gifts as a symbol of their affection.
Kiss me
Physical affection is an important part of love.
Kiss my lips
Lip-kissing is a form of passionate love.
Caress me
Acts of physical touch can show love and care.
With your fingertips
Even small touches can make us feel loved and appreciated.
It's a game we play
Love is just another part of the game of life.
A game called love
The game of life has a special component that is called love.
Your heart, your heart, your heart
Our heart, the center of our emotions and feelings.
Will fly away.
Love can make us feel light and free as if we're flying.
Your heart, your heart, your heart
Our heart, that can also be fragile and easily hurt.
....
The song ends with an emphasis on the heart, implying that love is a powerful force that we need to cherish and protect.
Contributed by Xavier O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stevenwonder3171
Just beautiful. A young Alfred molina and Emma Thompson. Carmels voice is incroyable. Merci 😍😍
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@m3cvfm
Wow just Wow .Perfect song for Carmel voice.
@stayhappylittlemermaid
When someone is there for you and understands you, never take them for granted.
@jonathanroman5067
This was the opening song from the movie "She's Having A Baby."
@bugeanuflorin1531
Excellent, thanks, good time for you
@cantforgetyou
Very good production. Love it!!!!!!
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@carstenbredahlgjelsten8331
Is song title = movie title?
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