1) A Japanese rustic/folk… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) A Japanese rustic/folk/psychobilly group.
2) A pop/r&b group formed in 1946 at Armstrong High School in Washington, D.C., with members Harold Lucas, Billy Shelton, and Thomas Woods. John "Buddy" Bailey was added soon after, and they began calling themselves the "Four Clovers", with Bailey on lead. In perfecting their sound, the group pushed Shelton and Woods out in 1948, and brought in Matthew McQuarter and Harold Winley.
Their break came in 1950, when they were introduced to Lou Krefetz, who became their manager. They signed to New York's Rainbow Records and released two singles, "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" and "When You Come Back To Me". Soon after, Krefetz brought them to Atlantic Records' Ahmet Ertegun, and they were signed to Atlantic in 1951. At this point, Bill Harris was added as their guitarist. Their first appearance came in February of that year at the Apollo Theater.
Their very first Atlantic session produced their first big hit, "Don't You Know I Love You", which hit #1 on the national charts in June of 1951. "One Mint Julep" (written by Rudy Toombs) and "Fool Fool Fool" also went #1 in September. Bailey was drafted in 1952, and John Phillip was brought in to replace him. He stayed for just a few months, before leaving and being replaced by Charlie White, who had been in the Dominoes and the Checkers.
With personal problems, White was fired near the end of 1953. His replacement was Billy Mitchell. The group continued recording with Atlantic, without as much success as they'd previously seen. Buddy Bailey was discharged from the Army in May of 1954, and rejoined the group, making them a quintet. They continued in recording, and in 1955, found moderate success with "Devil or Angel".
Mitchell left in 1957 to do solo work, but rejoined shortly thereafter, opting to do both solo work and work with the Clovers. Their Atlantic contract expired, and Krefetz moved them to his own label, Poplar Records. Poplar was purchased by United Artists Records shortly thereafter. The group's work with United Artists put them in contact with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. After a few recordings there, they had their biggest hit, "Love Potion #9", which came in July of 1959, and featured Mitchell on lead.
Their UA contract expired in 1961, and they moved to Winley Records. With little success there, the group split. Lucas and Mitchell brought in new members James "Toy" Walton and Robert Russell, and recorded shortly for Atlantic. John Bailey recorded with his own Clovers group in 1962 for Winley (owned by Harold's brother Paul).
Mitchell left in 1962, and was replaced by Roosevelt "Tippie" Hubbard. They recorded as "Tippie and the Clovermen" and "Tippie and the Clovers" for Tiger Records, a subsidiary of Rust Records. John Bailey's group, by this time consisting of Nathaniel Bouknight, Peggy Winley Mills (sister of Paul and Harold), and Ann Winley, Paul's wife, recorded for another Paul Winley label, Porwin records. Near the end of 1963, the two groups came back together, into a Clovers trio featuring Harold Lucas, John Bailey, and the returning Harold Winley.
Following The Searchers' remake of "Love Potion #9" in 1965, some of the old Winley and Porwin tracks were leased to Pickwick International Records, who released them as the album The Original Love Potion #9 By The Clovers. Winley left for the second time in 1965. Bailey and Lucas recorded briefly for Atlantic with the returning Robert Russell and Jimmy Taylor. The sides were sold to Port Records and released with little success. Lucas and Bailey split that year.
Lucas and Russell brought back Tippie Hubbard and Toy Walton and, with fifth member Al Fox, recorded as "Tippie and the Wisemen" for Washington D.C.'s Shrine Records. With Fox out, the changed back to The Clovers. John Bailey also formed a Clovers group, who re-recorded "Devil or Angel" and "Love Potion #9" for Lana Records in 1965. To add to this confusion, Harold Winley started a third Clovers group in 1968, with members Bobby Adams, Johnny Taylor, and Ray Loper, and recorded for Josie Records.
Robert Russell died in 1969 and Lucas replaced him with John Bowie. They released a disco tune, "Bump Jive!", on D.C. based Alladin Records in 1975. Shortly after the recording, Toy Walton died, and was replaced by Johnnie Mason. Tippie Hubbard died in 1980 and was replaced by Steve Charles.
A reunion was planned in 1988 in Austin, Texas. Lucas brought his Clovers, as well as reuniting with John Bailey, Matthew McQuarter, and Harold Winley. Lucas' group also performed at a benefit concert later that year for Bill Harris, the groups long-time guitarist. Also in 1988, Lucas' group recorded for Ripete records, in Elliott, South Carolina.
Chuck Battle replaced Charles around 1990. Harold Lucas became ill and stopped touring around 1993. His place was taken by Richard Merritt. Battle left in 1992 and was replaced by Preston Monroe, who was later replaced by David Warren. This lineup performed on the PBS special, Doo Wop 51. John Bowie died in 2002, and the group split.
Following the 1988 reunion, Bailey and Winley joined Jimmy Nabbie's Ink Spots. Winley is still in that group. Prior to his death, Bailey also performed solo, sometimes backed up by The Calvanes, who feature former Bailey-Clovers member Bobby Adams. No remnants of the former Bailey groups or Winley's group exist.
3. Clovers from Cleveland, Ohio contain members of various other bands. Jonah Oryszak , Gabe Fulvimar (GREEN SHANE), Corey Lanegans, Gregory Boyd. SLOW DEATH WHERE YOU AT?
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Clovers Lyrics
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何かを探して
僕は今も君といるから
おんなじ歩幅で
辿り着いたんだ
みんなスペースカウボーイ
地球は青かった
時空を超えてめぐり合い
同じ星の奇跡
そんな僕らを繋ぐ love
La la la 愛も変わらず歌うよ
一緒なら聴こえるファンファーレ
La la la, one heart, two heart あの空へ
願った頃のように glory
So まだまだ続くよ story
さあ この愛確かめよう
笑顔に閉じ込めた lonely
君といれば no worries
気付けたら ほら
なんだって 乗り越えられる (come on)
Everyday がそう ステージでショータイム
一歩ずつ no smile no life
らしくいられたら
Oh beautiful days
時空を超えて惹かれ合い
歩んできた軌跡
そんな僕らに捧ぐ love
La la la 愛も変わらず歌うよ
一緒なら聴こえるファンファーレ
La la la, one heart, two heart あの空へ
願った頃のように glory
So まだまだ続くよ story
さあ この愛確かめよう
L! Love stays, forever
O! One heart 愛で包もう
V! Very special thanks to this
E! Endless story
君がいるから
僕がいるから
全ては始まったんだ さあ 歌おう
感じるままに
いつも stand by me
愛のままに
Let's join the love parade
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
ひとりじゃ抱えきれない love
最高の瞬間を君と
La la la, one heart, two heart あの空へ
願った頃のように glory
So まだまだ続くよ story
さあ この愛分かち合おう
The lyrics to "Love Love Love" by The Clovers express the feelings of heartbreak and loneliness that come after a breakup. The singer is alone, wondering if their former lover is nearby. They can't explain why their love has disappeared, but they know that it's over and it's their turn to cry. The singer can't bear to look at themselves in the mirror as they drink themselves to sleep while everyone else is out having fun. They deny any rumors of cheating and explain that they are simply missing their lost love.
Throughout the song, the singer is left to wonder where their love went. They wait for the sunrise to dry their tears, but they can't find anyone to sympathize with their pain. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "Love Love Love, where did you go?" This repetition reinforces the idea that love is unpredictable and unexplainable. It's a mysterious force that can disappear just as quickly as it arrived.
Overall, "Love Love Love" is a relatable song that expresses the universal emotions of heartbreak and loss. The lyrics are simple, but they capture the complex feelings that come with a breakup, such as confusion, loneliness, and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Head full of time, heart full of lonely, night time comes to town
My mind is occupied with thoughts of our past, while my heart aches with loneliness, as the night falls upon the city
I'm all alone, wondering if you're around
I am by myself and wishing that you were here by my side
Well, there's no way to explain it, I don't even understand why
I can't find the words to express what I feel, and I am struggling to comprehend why things turned out this way
But I know this time it's over, baby, my turn to cry
I have come to the realization that our relationship has ended, and now it is my turn to shed tears
Well, I can't look at my face in the glass as I drown myself to sleep
As I try to fall asleep, I avoid looking at my reflection in the mirror because it reminds me of the pain I feel
While everyone else is out dancing in the street
As others enjoy themselves and celebrate life, I am left alone to suffer in silence
Leave me wondering 'bout
I am constantly questioning
Ooh, so one more night I wait for sunrise, dry my weeping eyes
One more night I patiently wait for morning to come, hoping it will bring an end to my tears
You know, since you're gone, can't find no one to sympathize
After you left me, I have no one to confide in who can truly understand my pain
Mama, where did you go
I am appealing to my mother, hoping she will provide me with comfort and answers
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Singo Kubota, Satoru Kurihara
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