The first collection, All For You, was released as a vinyl LP in 1986. Since then technology has moved on apace and the label has re-mastered the original material which is now cleaner and more splendid than ever. The album has been brought up to CD length with the addition of three previously unavailable tracks. A new catalogue number for All For You [RETRO1XCD] denotes the added value version. A second compilation album from the early 1960s Day By Day [RETRO3CD] was RetroAfric's first CD format release, which included the perennially popular title track.
E.T. Mensah [May 31, 1919 - July 19, 1996]
E.T. Mensah, the undisputed King of Highlife, was one the founding fathers of African popular music. His career stretched from the early 1930s to the late 1980s, and his music reached beyond Ghana to all corners of Africa and Europe.
Emmanuel Tettey Mensah was a natural musician, whose talent was spotted at school by 'Teacher' Joe Lamptey. When Lamptey formed the Accra Orchestra in the early 1930s E.T. joined as a piccolo player. He soon progressed to saxophone and also learned to play organ and trumpet.
After leaving school he teamed up with his brother Yebuah and the influential jazz drummer Guy Warren [Kofi Ghanaba] in the Accra Rhythmic Orchestra. European dance music was the prevailing fashion but, during World War II, musicians picked up new developments from Black American and West Indian comrades who were stationed in the Gold Coast. There were also ex-professional European musicians with the Allied forces, and E.T. joined Sergeant Jack Leopard and his Black and White Spots.
E.T. was also studying pharmacy. In 1943 he qualified and was stationed in the Ashanti region. When he returned to Accra in 1947 he joined the original Tempos band with Joe Kelly and Guy Warren. Warren had travelled to Europe and America, playing with Afro-Cuban musicians and he returned with the latest records, including calypsos. This refreshing influence became part of post-war highlife, which was now directed to a more solidly African audience.
Day By Day
E.T. Mensah Lyrics
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And day by day my love seems to grow
There isn't any end to my devotion
It's deeper dear by far than any ocean
I find that day by day you're making all my dreams come true
So come what may I want you to know
I'm yours alone, and I'm in love to stay
The lyrics to the song Day by Day by E.T. Mensah depict the deepening affection of the singer for their beloved. The phrase "day by day" is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the gradual development of their love. The singer confesses that their devotion to their partner knows no bounds and is more profound than any ocean. The lyrics reflect the timeless nature of true love and the unending intensity of the singer's feelings towards their significant other.
The singer also expresses their gratitude towards their partner for making all their dreams come true. The lyrics suggest that the love between them is mutual, as the significant other is bringing happiness to the singer's life. Additionally, the singer assures their partner of their exclusive commitment, stating that they are "yours alone" and that their love will endure throughout the coming years. The lyrics convey a sense of peace, comfort, and contentment that comes from finding true love.
Overall, the message of the song Day by Day is one of deep, lasting, and mutual love that grows stronger with each passing day. The singer's words express the depth of their feelings and vow to stand by their partner for a lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day I'm falling more in love with you
Everyday, my feelings of love towards you are getting stronger.
And day by day my love seems to grow
Moreover, my love for you is increasing day by day.
There isn't any end to my devotion
My loyalty and dedication to you are immeasurable.
It's deeper dear by far than any ocean
My affection for you is greater than the depth of any vast sea.
I find that day by day you're making all my dreams come true
I realize that you are the one who is turning all my aspirations into reality.
So come what may I want you to know
No matter what happens, I want you to be aware of the following.
I'm yours alone, and I'm in love to stay
I belong to you exclusively, and my love for you is permanent.
As we go through the years day by day
As time passes and we move forward together day by day.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sammy Cahn, Alex Stordhal, Paul Weston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Day by day night by night
If u born pikin na girl
U want her to go school
What a girl she gonna be oooh
What a woman to go to school
And she close to come for home
On her way she meets her friend
Na Her friend go be na boy ooh
And he take her hand for go
And he take her hand to pop
And he calls for wine and beer
And the beer them both na take ooh
For the wine go make them drunk
When them finish she run for home
To say hello to mum
And her mum go say my darling
My darling come home to me
Nothing better past
Nothing gonna be
Nothing better past mama go know
Nothing better past
Nothing gonna be
Nothing better past mama go know
E T blow saxo na eeeh
E T blow Trumpet na eeeh
E T blow saxo na eeeh
E T blow saxo na eeeh
@canuteomanye5854
A very good song.Ghana has lost its authentic culture .we hope to regain it one day
@jaytettehquarshie1522
The greatest,the brightest ,the best
@estheraryeetey8904
I love this song when I was growing up
@jaytettehquarshie1522
God bless you admin.There was a Ghanaian series that had this at the end song ,i looked for for the song so long till day
@UncleMo77
Lovely, lovely....the more I grow older, the more I love this tune....Ah! the good old days
@greggansah1186
Why are we sleeping on highlife? This is music to the soul. Let's represent our culture. This is our identity!
@Piesis9
Man, listening to this in 2018 while sipping some cognac and chilling.. hard to believe this song is over 50 years old!
@shabbahfelix6926
Oh my this so beautiful Ghana! Ghana! Ghana
@kakabokamate465
Wow, gone are the days listen to this makes me miss my dad