The seeds of what was to become The Classics IV were sown in Jacksonville, Florida in the early 1960s when a young drummer named Dennis Yost joined some high school classmates in a band called "The Echoes". By 1965, he had moved on to form a another group with James Cobb, Wally Eaton, and Joe Wilson, calling themselves "The Classics". Wilson was eventually replaced in the group by Dean Daughtry.
The group achieved their first taste of success with a local hit titled "Pollyanna" written by Joe South. The band started to attract attention, not only for their soulful sound, but Dennis was one of the few drummers to play while standing up and also singing lead. When the band learned of a New York City group that had a small amount of success with a song titled "Till Then," using the same name, they changed their handle to "The Four Classics" and eventually "The Classics IV".
By 1967, the band had moved to Atlanta, Georgia and were soon approached by Bill Lowery of The Lowery Music Group, who secured a recording contract with Capitol Records. For their first release, guitarist James Cobb and producer Buddy Buie added lyrics to an instrumental called "Spooky", a regional hit for saxophonist Mike Sharpe. After the record's release, it was picked up by a radio station in Louisville, Kentucky and began to get airplay. The song's popularity spread nationally and it climbed to number 3 on Billboard's Hot 100 in early in 1968, although it only reached number 46 in the UK.
Now in demand for TV and live appearances, the group hired drummer Kim Venable and brought Dennis Yost to the front to sing. A follow up song called "Soul Train" failed to match the success of "Spooky", but another tune written by James Cobb and Buddy Buie, "Stormy" shot up the chart to number 5 in 1969, becoming the band's second million seller. Later the same year, they scored a number 2 hit and a third gold record with "Traces Of Love", also written by Cobb and Buie. Touring with the hottest acts of the day, Dennis Yost and The Classics IV scored two more hits in late 1969, a number 12 hit called "Every Day With You Girl" and "Change Of Heart" which reached number 25.
They changed their name again, to Dennis Yost and the Classics IV, and had one last minor hit, "What Am I Crying For?" (1972, #39) on the MGM South label.
As musical tastes changed, guitarists James Cobb and Dean Daughtry, along with producer Buddy Buie left The Classics IV to team up with some former members of Roy Orbison's back up band. The result was The Atlanta Rhythm Section, who would go on to have an impressive string of hits in the 70s, including two Top 10 records, "So In To You" and "Imaginary Lover" along with their own cover version of "Spooky".
An attempt to feature Dennis Yost as a solo artist never got off the ground and he could only muster minor success with, "Midnight" and "Where Did All The Good Times Go", as he switched labels to Imperial in 1972. One last top forty entry, "What Am I Crying For?" was released on the MGM South label and a final effort, "Rosanna" stalled at number 95 in March of 1973.
Although he could no longer make a hit record, Yost never stopped touring, and continued to appear with the likes of Gary Lewis and The Playboys, Chuck Berry, The Drifters, The Coasters, The Turtles, Paul Revere and The Raiders, Eric Clapton and many others. After moving to Nashville in 1993, he added writing and record production to his list of accomplishments. He currently has twenty-seven published works to his credit and produced Barbara Lewis ("Hello Stranger," "Baby, I'm Yours," and "Make Me Your Baby") on a song called "Donor" to help the cause of organ donation awareness.
At the turn of the millennium, Dennis underwent successful throat surgery for a condition that had severely impaired his singing voice. He also won a trademark dispute which gave him exclusive rights to the name "The Classics IV" for both performing and recording purposes.
Every Day With You Girl
Classics IV Lyrics
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Is sweeter than the day before
Everyday I love you more and more
More and more and more
They're saying that all good things
Must come to an end
But girl, it isn't true
Everyday with you girl
Is sweeter than the day before
Everyday I love you more and more
More and more and more
And when I go to sleep at night time
Tomorrow's what I'm praying for
'Cause everyday with you girl
Is sweeter than the day before
Every day with you girl
Is sweeter than the day before
Everyday I love you more and more
More and more and more
And when I go to sleep at night time
Tomorrow's what I'm praying for
'Cause everyday with you girl
Is sweeter than the day, sweeter than the day
Sweeter than the day before
The song "Every Day With You Girl" by Classics IV is a classic love song that expresses the depth of love and affection the singer has for their partner. The central message of the song is that with each passing day, the love between them grows stronger and sweeter. The lyrics convey a sense of profound joy and fulfillment that comes from being with someone special. The singer declares that nothing truly good ever comes to an end, and that every day spent with their partner is an occasion for falling in love again and again.
The first verse establishes the theme of the song, which is the idea that every day spent with the singer's partner is sweeter than the day before. This message is reinforced in the chorus, which repeats the same phrase with increasing emphasis. The second verse further emphasizes the theme of enduring love, stating that even when the singer goes to sleep at night, they pray for another day with their partner. The final verse reiterates the central message of the song and ends with a triumphant declaration that each day spent with their partner is sweeter than the one before.
In summary, "Every Day With You Girl" is a simple but heartfelt love song that celebrates the joy and beauty of falling in love anew each day. The lyrics convey a sense of deep love and commitment, as well as an appreciation for the small moments of happiness that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day with you girl
The singer is expressing how enjoyable each day is when spent with their significant other.
Is sweeter than the day before
The singer is saying that each day spent with their significant other is better than the previous one.
Everyday I love you more and more
The singer is indicating his feelings of growing affection for his significant other.
More and more and more
This repetition emphasizes the artist's intensifying love for their significant other.
They're saying that all good things
The artist is acknowledging a commonly held belief that good things do not last forever.
Must come to an end
Continuing from the previous line, the singer is recognizing the eventual conclusion of something positive and enjoyable.
But girl, it isn't true
The singer is addressing his significant other by proclaiming that the negative belief about good things is not true when he sees her every day.
Each day with you I fall in love again
The artist is saying that each day he spends with his significant other provides new opportunities to deepen their love for each other.
And when I go to sleep at night time
The artist is referring to a specific time of day when he contemplates his relationship.
Tomorrow's what I'm praying for
The artist is expressing his hope and desire for tomorrow to arrive so he can spend another day with his significant other.
Sweeter than the day, sweeter than the day
This repetition emphasizes the overarching message that each day with his significant other is better than the previous one.
Sweeter than the day before
Reiterating the joy and pleasure the artist experiences each day he spends with his significant other.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tony White
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@pameladotson2503
The 60's had so many talented singers and bands..They showed so much class and elegance about themselves.Priceless music.
@jimwelsh997
Pamela you are so right. I was born in 59 and I always remember my mom listening to music at day long. Ha ha until the soaps came on in the afternoon. That's why I have always turned to music for whatever I need to feel at that moment. If I want to hit someone or something. I TURN ON THE WHO QUADROPHENIA ALBUM AND PLAY IT AS LOUD AS PROBABLE. WILL UNTIL THE COP'S ARE BANGING ON THE DOOR. HA HA BUT YOU GET THE IDEA.
@pameladotson2503
@@jimwelsh997 yes! Our childhood brings back so many good memories of how easy times were( you knew your neighbors) everyone looked out for everyone else.The TV classics,your mom watching her soap when you got home from school.The vinyl 45's, the albums on your record player. My neighbor liked "wild thing" I was a Beatles,soul,jazz and rock band lover.Today being much older I like all kinds of music like Andre Bocelli ( Mateo) Mikael Buble,harry connick,John legend,Bruno Mars.Dua lipa ,gaga( so many more to name but different genre's )( Turkish artist too) Music is everything no matter your age.! Your so right!Everyone has different taste but t it's all good! Have a nice day! ( Bon Jovi)
@jimwelsh997
@@pameladotson2503 Pamela you really do love all kinds of music and that's great. Am old school I love love the music from the 60s the 70s. NOOOO disco but going to the disco clubs. Now that was a very very good time. The soul music from the early '70s late 60s. I go to sleep with my head set on and loud. Got asshole next door neighbor. like you said we knew our neighbors. Shit I remember neighbors taking me home and making sure I told my mom and dad what I just did. Or walking in the door and getting punched in the face from dad. Because the neighbors called and told them what I was doing. But am old school like I said. I went to a lot of concerts at the old spectrum in Philadelphia saw THE WHO 5 TIME'S, Bruce Springsteen like 4 times. Queen with Freddie Mercury, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath with Ozzy , Aerosmith twice. DEAN MARTIN and old blue eyes Frank Sinatra. I was just listening to Frank Sinatra a couple hours ago. Pamela have a great day and be safe
@scottbaker959
I couldn’t agree more
@sergiocastilleja2233
This band was so ahead of its time. Great musicianship and smooth voice.
@user-qy7cn4ks6f
They were so tight!
@sthpac6910
No, they were right on time and at the best time ,because there was more love for your girl and others. How many love songs do you here today, not many and that is why we are playing this today. If this song and music like it was new today, it would be a waste, because love songs like this has dissipated, and the young aren't like we were back then. I do not remember being stressed out like these young folks today. I shipped out for Vietnam aboard the USS Everett F. Larson later that year, God those were the days. Sorry if I bored you and have a great day.
@57highland
@@sthpac6910 No, it wasn't boring, it was enlightening, and you're right: Songs like this were not ahead of their time, they were the sounds of a specific time that could come only once, wonderful times for some of us, not so wonderful for others. I was too young for the draft and just barely old enough (to volunteer) when Vietnam finally ended in 1975. God, we kids of the 60's sure lucked out on that one. ✌️ My Art teacher in 7th grade (1969-70), Mrs. Magoffin, was definitely a hippie!
@trudidowns5287
1969 was the best year. So many great memories. So many great songs. I was young and free and happy.