They sang in gospel groups before working as backing vocalists from the early-1960s. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, they made their first recordings as a duo (initially as Ernie & Eddie) in 1963, also making solo recordings. Although they recorded for several labels, some quite large such as Columbia, Chess, and Buddah, they never had any significant chart success, their biggest R&B hit being Time Waits For No One on Eastern records in 1965. In 1971, they both joined a local group, Phoenix Express.
Their recordings later became popular with aficionados such as Dave Godin, on whose Deep Soul compilations several of their tracks appear. A compilation CD was released on Ace Records (UK) in 2002.
You Turn Me On
Eddie & Ernie Lyrics
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There is nothing in this world I wouldn't do
To win you over
A smile on your face every day
I don't care what I would have to say
You make me bolder
When I am out you'll be by my side
You let me cry
When I am out you'll be by my side
When we are in we will take a ride
You make me fly
I'll talk late into the night with you
With a bottle of the sweet whiskey too
We move in closer
Sleeping late into the day with you
Savor every drop of fresh morning dew
As we grow older
When I am out you'll be by my side
When we are in we will take a ride
You let me cry
When I am out you'll be by my side
When we are in we will take a ride
You make me fly
One breath from your sweet mouth reveals
You know exactly how I feel
Your hand is on my shoulder
And I'll know when our day has come
There will be no more reasons for to run
The chase is over
The lyrics to Eddie & Ernie's song, You Turn Me On, express a deep level of commitment, desire and devotion to a loved one. The singer expresses a desire to have children with his partner and is willing to do anything within his power to win them over. The line "there is nothing in the world I wouldn't do" underscores the singer's depth of love and commitment.
Throughout the song, the singer describes the love he shares with his partner as a source of strength, comfort and exhilaration. When he is out, his partner is by his side, and when they are in, they take a ride together. Their love makes him feel bolder, stronger and more alive.
The singer also portrays their relationship as a source of deep intimacy, which is expressed through late-night conversations, shared bottles of whisky and moments of reverie savoring the freshness of the morning dew. The final lines of the song express a sense of finality and certainty, suggesting that the singer and his partner are committed to each other for life, and that the chase for love is over.
Line by Line Meaning
I want beautiful children with you
I desire to have offspring that are aesthetically pleasing with you
There is nothing in this world I wouldn't do
I am willing to do anything to win your affection
To win you over
To gain your love
A smile on your face every day
My goal is for you to be happy every day
I don't care what I would have to say
I am willing to say and do anything for you
You make me bolder
You give me confidence
When I am out you'll be by my side
You will accompany me wherever I go
When we are in we will take a ride
We will go on adventures together
You let me cry
You console me when I am upset
You make me fly
You make me feel elated
I'll talk late into the night with you
I enjoy having lengthy conversations with you
With a bottle of the sweet whiskey too
While enjoying some alcoholic beverages
We move in closer
We become physically intimate
Sleeping late into the day with you
We enjoy sleeping in together
Savor every drop of fresh morning dew
We appreciate the small things in life
As we grow older
As time progresses
One breath from your sweet mouth reveals
Your breath can indicate your emotions
You know exactly how I feel
You understand my emotions thoroughly
Your hand is on my shoulder
You comfort and support me
And I'll know when our day has come
I will be aware of when our time has come
There will be no more reasons for to run
There will be no more reasons to escape or avoid our love
The chase is over
The pursuit of love has ended
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Marianne Green
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@djowinzschuschen235
2 great men
@marioquinoz7199
Nice tune real smooth 👌
@ratibabd9343
two great voices in one a great ballade, many thankx
@MrSnaketoe
thanks for posting....i can't stop listening to it
@blackjackdavid
thanks for posting this killer jam.
@xarisafari7189
So great 👑 epic
@m00nmanners
Thank you Mississippi Records, Portland, OR <3. Thank you Domino Sound, New Orleans LA <3
@m00nmanners
and obviously, thank u bert and ernie <3
@pedroivan2343
Grandioso!!
@tagtv
I hear it, even though I'm now 53.