1.) Don Ray is a rockab… Read Full Bio ↴There's more than one artist named Don Ray.
1.) Don Ray is a rockabilly musician who recorded a few singles including Imogene and Those Rock 'N' Roll Blues in the late 1950's. His singles can be found on various compilations. Not too much is known about him.
2.) Don Ray
Real Name:
Raymond Donnez
Profile:
Don Ray was a musician with Alec Costandinos and his name appears on many of Alec's albums. His solo album, "Garden of Love", was produced by Cerrone (of "Love in C Minor" fame), and contains the hit disco track "Got to Have Loving". Also listen out for jazz-funk classic "Standing in the Rain" and the slower "My Desire". The disco stomper "Midnight Madness" is only available on UK 12".
Sites:
discomuseum.com/DonRay.html
Aliases:
Raymond Donnez
In Groups:
Kongas, Sphinx (4), Sumeria
Gotta Have Lovin´
Don Ray Lyrics
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Not so hot this,
Hey there shy one
Come by my one
Please don't rush off
Want no brush-off
I can't compel you
To buy what I'd sell you
You want to have bells that'll ring
You want to have songs that'll sing
You want your sky a baby blue
You gotta have me go with you
Hey, you fool you
Why so cool you
When I'm ready to go steady
You want to have eyes that'll shine
You want to have grapes on the vine
You want a love that's truly true
You gotta have me go with you
Why the hold out
Have you sold out
Time you woke up
Time you spoke up
This line I'm handin' you
Is not a handout
As a team we'd be a standout
No doubt!
You want to live high on a dime
You want to have two hearts in rhyme
You gotta have me go with you
All the time
The lyrics to Don Ray's song Gotta Have Lovin´ are a plea to a potential partner to reconsider their reluctance to commit to a relationship. The singer entreats the other person not to rush off or give them a brush-off. They acknowledge they can't force the other person to buy into their offer, but they still want to persuade them by telling them that they need the singer to be happy. The singer then lists all the things that the other person wants in life like bells that ring, songs that sing, skies that are baby blue, grape vines, and true love. They tell the other person that they need the singer to get those things.
The singer maintains this tone throughout the song, constantly reminding the other person of what they want and how the singer is the key to attaining those things. They ask the other person why they are holding out, if they have sold out, and if it's time they spoke up. The singer continuously reminds the other person that they are not asking for a handout, they just want to be in a successful partnership with them. They end the song by insisting that if the other person wants to live high on a dime, have two hearts in rhyme, and be happy all the time, they gotta have the singer by their side.
Overall, the lyrics to Gotta Have Lovin´ evoke the feeling of someone who knows what they want and aren't afraid to ask for it. The song is a plea for love, but it's also a declaration of self-confidence and self-worth. The singer is essentially saying that they have a lot to offer and the other person would be lucky to have them.
Line by Line Meaning
What a spot this,
I'm in a great place right now!
Not so hot this,
Maybe things aren't perfect, but they're still pretty good.
Hey there shy one
I see you over there, being hesitant.
Come by my one
Come over to my place and hang out with me.
Please don't rush off
Stay here for a little while longer.
Want no brush-off
I'm not looking for a rejection or excuse to leave.
I can't compel you
I can't force you to do anything.
To buy what I'd sell you
I can't make you want what I have to offer.
But I'd like to tell you like so
However, I do want to explain something to you.
You want to have bells that'll ring
You want to have joy and happiness in your life.
You want to have songs that'll sing
You want to have beautiful and fulfilling experiences.
You want your sky a baby blue
You want your life to feel light and carefree.
You gotta have me go with you
You need me to be there with you to experience these things.
Hey, you fool you
Hey, don't be foolish.
Why so cool you
Why are you acting aloof and indifferent?
When I'm ready to go steady
I'm ready to commit to a serious relationship.
You want to have eyes that'll shine
You want to have a bright and optimistic outlook on life.
You want to have grapes on the vine
You want to have abundance and prosperity in your life.
You want a love that's truly true
You want to have a deep and genuine connection with someone.
You gotta have me go with you
You need me to be there with you to experience these things.
Why the hold out
Why are you hesitating?
Have you sold out
Have you given up on finding happiness?
Time you woke up
It's time for you to start paying attention.
Time you spoke up
It's time for you to start expressing yourself.
This line I'm handin' you
This is me extending an invitation.
Is not a handout
This isn't something for free or out of pity.
As a team we'd be a standout
Together, we would be an extraordinary and impressive match.
No doubt!
Without a doubt!
You want to live high on a dime
You want to live a luxurious and extravagant life without spending too much.
You want to have two hearts in rhyme
You want to have a deep, romantic connection with someone else.
You gotta have me go with you
You need me to be there with you to experience these things.
All the time
Consistently and always.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, IRA GERSHWIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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