Died: 24t… Read Full Bio ↴Born: Darrell Eubanks, 25th July 1937, Mansfield, Ohio, U.S.A.
Died: 24th February 1970, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
Darrell Banks grew up in Buffalo, New York and first signed for Revilot Records which released his 1966 single "Open the Door to Your Heart" (the B-side "Our Love Is In the Pocket" later became a must-have on the Northern Soul circuit) which peaked at number 27 on the Billboard charts. His second single on Revilot, "Somebody (Somewhere) Needs You", reached number 55.
He then moved to Atco Records, releasing "Here Come the Tears"/"I've Got That Feelin" and "Angel Baby (Don't Ever Leave Me)"/"Look into the Eyes of a Fool" in 1967, neither of which charted. Atco then released an LP "Darrell Banks Is Here" which included his Revilot singles.
Banks only released one more single whilst at Atco, "I Wanna Go Home"/"The Love of My Woman" via their subsidiary Cotillion Records (on Atlantic) before moving Stax Records, where he had limited success with another LP "Here to stay"and two more singles on their Volt subsidiary, the first being "Just because your love is gone / I'm the one who loves you", and Darrell's final release was "Beautiful Feeling / No One Blinder".
There would be no more recordings from this beloved and hugely talent singer as he was tragically shot on 24th February 1970 by an off-duty policeman who intervened when he was allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Marjorie Bozeman. Banks was rushed to Michigan's New Grace Hospital where he was declared dead at 12.10pm.
He was buried on March 2nd 1970 at Detroit Memorial Park after which some of Detroit's top performers, including Motown's Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, staged a benefit for Bank's family.
Open the Door to Your Heart
Darrell Banks Lyrics
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Stretch out your arms
Let the lovelight shine
On my soul, baby, and
Let love come running in
You know that I needed you
I've needed you a long, long time
And I'm about to lose my mind
(CHORUS)
Walk right on in
Let your love come running in
Open the door to your heart, baby
Open the door to your heart
Open the door to your heart
And let love come running in
Let your love come running in
Let it flow like the river
Let it shine like the light
Take all my mind and soul, baby
Why don't you give it sight
I'm trying to
Keep from loving you
And I've been loving you
A little too long
Darling, darling
You've been so sweet to me
That's what keeps my
Love so strong
(CHORUS)
I need you to stand by me
Let your love come running in
Let it flow like the river..
The lyrics of Darrell Banks's song, Open The Door To Your Heart, speak of a man's longing for love and affection from a woman. The song begins by urging the woman to come in and let her love shine on the man's soul. The man admits that he has needed the woman's love for a long time but has been held back by his pride. He then pleads with her to open the door to her heart and let love come running in.
The second verse emphasizes the man's desire for the woman to let her love flow and shine on him, taking over his mind and soul. He admits to trying to resist his feelings for her but realizes that he has been loving her for too long. The man acknowledges the woman's sweetness towards him as the reason why his love for her remains strong.
The chorus repeats the plea for the woman to let her love come running in and open the door to her heart, emphasizing the man's need for her to stand by him.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a man's vulnerable longing for love and his plea for the woman to let her love shine on him.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk right on in
Come into my life without hesitation
Stretch out your arms
Embrace me and show me your love
Let the lovelight shine
Let your inner love and beauty radiate to me
On my soul, baby, and
Illuminate my very being with your love
Let love come running in
Allow your love to flow into my heart
You know that I needed you
For a long time, I have wanted you in my life
I've needed you a long, long time
I have been yearning for your love for ages
My pride is too much for me, baby
My ego keeps me from admitting how much I need you
And I'm about to lose my mind
Without your love, I will go insane
Walk right on in
Your love is welcome in my life
Let your love come running in
Allow your feelings to guide you to me
Open the door to your heart, baby
Let your vulnerability show and let me in
Open the door to your heart
Unveil your true self to me
And let love come running in
Let our love grow and flow between us
Let it flow like the river
Allow our love to be natural and unrestricted
Let it shine like the light
Let our love be pure, radiant, and everlasting
Take all my mind and soul, baby
I surrender my whole being to you
Why don't you give it sight
Help me see the beauty in our love
I'm trying to
I am making an effort
Keep from loving you
Resist the overwhelming feeling of love for you
And I've been loving you
Despite my efforts, my love for you persists
A little too long
Been loving you more than I intended to
Darling, darling
My beloved, my love
You've been so sweet to me
You have been caring and loving towards me
That's what keeps my
Your sweetness is the reason
Love so strong
My love for you is still strong
I need you to stand by me
I need your support and companionship
Let your love come running in
Show me your love without hesitation
Let it flow like the river
Let our love be unrestricted and natural
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOMER BANKS, UNKNOWN WRITER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@matsarahs
SEE 70 ODD YEAR OLDS DANSING TO THIS FEELS LIKE WEARE BACK AT THE WHEEL
@phillip6408
At the age of 68 going on 69 there are those choons which never cease to electrify my soul, and this is one. Thank the God of your choice for the sublime vocal and instrumental production of this track. Always keeping the faith, from a Cornish soul brother.
@rayhodgins3433
As a 76 yr old Devon Soul brother, totally agree,
@suespencer3459
Iam 70 in Jan 2023 and I Love This Track With a Great Writer Donnie Elbert
@jonphillips5232
72 now and couldn't agree more.KOKO.!!!!
@kiddsquidd3078
Amen my brother..
@mikeumphray1847
The intro is the ringtone on my phoneπ
@franciscomanuel9981
KEEP THE FAITH......BRO....FROM ANDALUCIA....MALAGA MODS FEVER
@jackspry9736
RIP Darrell Banks (July 25, 1937 β February 24, 1970), aged 32
You will always be remembered as a legend.
@luke9648
Unsolved Mysteries led me here