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.
To Whom It Concerns
Chris Andrews Lyrics
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I've got a message just for you
Solo
Now have you some-one, who you really love
a special person, who you think the whole world up
And this some-one have a hold on you
And so to whom in concerns
All you see love, that's whom in concerns
you can help it, you like it, feeling this way
You got help me up, every day
You can sleep at night, 'cause love is on your mind
and that's our love, can sometimes sweet you so on kind
When at last leave come to do you dream,
my famous-wonderful person, yes the one you love
The song "To Whom It Concerns" by Chris Andrews is a beautiful ballad that speaks about the feeling of being in love and not being able to let go. The opening lines of the song "My friends please hear me do, I've got a message just for you" indicates that Andrews is telling a story, possibly advising or sharing a personal experience. Andrews then goes on to ask if the listener has someone they deeply love and who has a hold on them. He goes further to state that this person is someone whom they do not want to let go of, which is why the song is addressed to them, to whom it concerns.
He then goes on to say that when in love, it is hard to control the feeling and the sensation can be overwhelming. In essence, the song is about love and how it can make one feel, from the sweet sensation to the sleepless nights. Andrews sings, "You can sleep at night, 'cause love is on your mind, and that's our love, can sometimes sweet you so on kind, When at last leave come to do you dream, my famous-wonderful person, yes the one you love." This line can be interpreted to mean that love can be beautiful and sweet, even in one's dreams, and it is worth fighting for.
Overall, "To Whom It Concerns" is a simple yet heartfelt love song that reminds the listener of the beauty of being in love and how it can make one feel alive. The song's slow and calming melody and Andrews' beautiful voice add to the romantic mood of the song, making it a perfect love ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
My friends please hear me do
I have important words to share with those who I consider friends
I've got a message just for you
This message is specifically for you, my friend, and nobody else
Now have you some-one, who you really love
Tell me, do you have someone in your life that means everything to you?
a special person, who you think the whole world up
This person holds a special place in your heart that nobody else can ever occupy
And this some-one have a hold on you
You can't get this person out of your head
and they won't let go, but you don't want them too
This person has such a strong hold on you that you don't want to break free even if you could
And so to whom in concerns
That is why I must speak to you specifically and directly
All you see love, that's whom in concerns
Because when it comes to love, you are the only one who can make the decision that is right for you
you can help it, you like it, feeling this way
Whether you know it or not, you are in control of your emotions and how you feel
You got help me up, every day
Your love inspires me to keep going, day in and day out
You can sleep at night, 'cause love is on your mind
You can rest easy knowing that your love is always with you, even in your dreams
and that's our love, can sometimes sweet you so on kind
The love you feel is so sweet and gentle, it has the power to uplift you
When at last leave come to do you dream,
Even when you're sleeping and dreaming, your love is still present
my famous-wonderful person, yes the one you love
The person you love is a truly special and amazing individual, worthy of all the love you have to give
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREWS
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My friends please hear me do
I've got a message just for you
Now have you someone, who you really love
A special person, who you think the whole world of
And does this someone have a hold on you
And they won't let go, but you don't want them to
And so to whom it concerns
All you see love, that's whom it concerns
You can't help it, you like it, feeling this way
You wanna be loved, every day
You can't sleep at night, 'cause love is on your mind
And that's our love, can sometimes be so unkind
When at last leave come to do you dream
My famous wonderful person, yes the one you love
And so to whom it concerns
All you see love, that's whom in concerns
You can't help it, you like it, feeling this way
You wanna be loved, every day
So to whom it concerns
All you see love, that's whom in concerns
You can't help it, you like it, feeling this way
You wanna be loved, every day
@markrobinson7695
Brought up in hartlepool always remember hearing this at my grans then never heard it till 13 year ago driving through hartlepool cake on the car radio all the memories came flooding back timeless classic 😀
@MrMjp58
What a voice! So in-tune, high and piercing! A perfect pop performance.
@QuizWriterMark
Irish YouTubers here for this song! Give us a like 😜
@federicoramirez5557
I've literally just discovered this song and keeps sounding in my head everyday, it`s just wonderful ¡
@Opa_Joke
There's also the same song but in dutch called "Ons moeder zei nog" and we turn those records when it's carnival everytime.
@pietervanderwesthuizen7800
What a great song by a brilliant singer
@roseagaatsz5078
Chris Andrews ,one of my favourite singer,in my youth.Classic forever.
@nickflynn7839
A brilliant writer/singer. Chris was a favourite writer for Sandy Shaw. Terrific.
@davidwalsh3439
A brilliant record by the wonderful Chris Andrews
@diprivanneke
This song make a lot of people happy. What a voice!!!!!