He had become an enthusiast of rock and roll while still in his teens. He formed his own group "Chris Ravel & The Ravers" and even recorded later in that guise . Iit was in the clubs of Hamburg as a rock and roller that he cut his musical teeth- just like the Beatles and the many others in the vanguard of Britain's beat boom. Perhaps it was this German influence that gave his later music such a distinctive sound. Despite this hard work, he remained in relative obscurity until a song he had written, "The First Time" was taken up by Adam Faith. The song proved an important turning point for Adam whose musical fortunes had begun to decline with the coming of Merseybeat. The song gave him a new sound and his flagging chart career a much needed boost. It was also a turning point for Chris because a new singer- Sandie Shaw, also managed by Adam Faith's manager, Eve Taylor, needed songs. Chris produced a long series of numbers- most of which suited Sandie very well- either despite, or because of, the fact that their distinctive backing generally seemed to be more suited to a Munich "Oktoberfest" than a UK pop song. The best of these included "Girl Don't Come", "Long Live Love", and "Tomorrow". In any event, the Shaw-Andrews combination proved so successful one might have imagined that Chris would abandon his own singing career in order to concentrate on songwriting. Fortunately, this was not the case.
One song that Chris produced was unsuitable for Sandie but proved ideal for him to launch his own successful run on the UK singles chart. "Yesterday Man" enjoyed a lot of airplay and although not quite reaching the top in the UK it proved to be popular throughout most of Europe and sold extremely well in a number of countries. Chris managed to follow this inital huge success with another UK top twenty entry. Results for his self penned recordings beyond this were disappointing in the UK, but his work was much more appreciated on the continent where he would spend a lot of the 1970s. Although he tried to kick start his UK recording career again at the end of the 1970s with the help of his old friend Adam Faith (who had himself taken up management through his work with Leo Sayer). However, his -perhaps unexpected- success with "Yesterday Man" remains the pinnacle of this talented singer/ songwriter's career.
In South Africa, his later single releases proved particularly popular,[13] with "Pretty Belinda" (1969), "Carol OK" and "Brown Eyes" (both 1970) all topping the charts there. "Yo Yo" reached No. 7 at the end of 1970.
Andrews remains active in his career as a singer-songwriter, working primarily in continental Europe and in the United Kingdom. Because of the Brexit vote, Andrews obtained German citizenship in 2016.
I Love Ya
Chris Andrews Lyrics
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I've been looking after you
Wearing off my shoes from walking
Honey little girl with the cutest little girl
Gonna take you home with me
'Cause I love ya, I love ya, I love ya
Baby you know I do
The way I love you
For today and tomorrow forever
I know that I feel the same
'Cause I love ya, I love ya, I love ya
Again and again
Come on come on baby
I'm gonna be your slave
Making up my world around you
I will be for sure like I never been before
If you give yourself to me
'Cause I love ya, I love ya, I love ya
Baby you know I do
And I want ya I need ya to love me
The way I love you
For today and tomorrow forever
I know that I feel the same
'Cause I love ya, I love ya, I love ya
Again and again
Always I'll be true while I do anything for you
Will you promise to remember
You belong to me, we can live in harmony
From now until eternity
'Cause I love ya, I love ya, I love ya
Baby you know I do
And I want ya I need ya to love me
The way I love you
For today and tomorrow forever
I know that I feel the same
'Cause I love ya, I love ya, I love ya
Again and again
I love ya, I love ya, I love ya
I love ya, I love ya, I love ya
I love ya, I love ya, I love ya
The song "I Love Ya" by Chris Andrews is a love song that expresses the love and devotion the singer has for his significant other. The lyrics depict the singer's commitment to his lover, with lines such as "I'm gonna be your slave, making up my world around you." The singer professes his love for his significant other multiple times throughout the song, stating, "I love ya, I love ya, I love ya, baby you know I do." The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the depth of the singer's emotions for his lover.
Towards the end of the song, the singer asks his lover to promise to remember that they belong to each other, and they can live in harmony for eternity. This shows a commitment to a long-lasting and meaningful relationship, one that the singer plans to maintain and cherish.
Overall, "I Love Ya" is a romantic and heartfelt ballad that expresses a deep and abiding love for someone special. The song's lyrics convey a message of loyalty, devotion, and faithfulness, making it a popular choice for couples wanting to express their love for one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby baby blue
Referring to the person he is singing to by using a term of endearment along with a color as a descriptor.
I've been looking after you
Expressing his attentive and caring nature towards the person he loves.
Wearing off my shoes from walking
Demonstrating the lengths he is willing to go to take care of the person he loves.
Honey little girl with the cutest little girl
Again addressing the person he loves with a term of endearment and highlighting some of their qualities he finds attractive.
Gonna take you home with me
Looks forward to making the person he loves a permanent part of his life.
'Cause I love ya, I love ya, I love ya
Stating his deep and genuine love for the person he is singing to.
Baby you know I do
Assuring the person that they are aware of his strong feelings for them.
And I want ya I need ya to love me
Expressing his desire for the person's love and affection in return.
The way I love you
Emphasizing that he wants the same intensity of love and devotion from the person he is singing to.
For today and tomorrow forever
Promising to continue his affection and devotion to the person he loves for the long term.
I know that I feel the same
Confident that the person he loves reciprocates his feelings in the same manner.
Come on come on baby
Encouraging the person he loves to come together with him.
I'm gonna be your slave
Assures the person he is singing to that he is willing to do anything for them.
Making up my world around you
Showing how much the person means to him and how he centers his life around them.
I will be for sure like I never been before
Pledges to be the most devoted, caring and loving he has ever been to anyone.
If you give yourself to me
Asking the person for their commitment to him and a mutual loving relationship.
Always I'll be true while I do anything for you
Promising to always be honest and loyal while ensuring the happiness of the person he loves.
Will you promise to remember
Asking the person to remember the love and commitment they have for each other.
You belong to me, we can live in harmony
Stating that they are meant to be together and will be able to live a harmonious life as a couple.
From now until eternity
Vowing to love and cherish the person he loves for all time.
I love ya, I love ya, I love ya
Ending the song with a repetition of his declaration of love for the person he is singing to.
Writer(s): Chris Andrews
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