1) Enchantment was a d… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Enchantment was a doom/death metal band from Blackpool, United Kingdom. They released only a demo and 1994's full length CD called "Dance the marble naked". The band had a 6 record deal with Century Media and disbanded after one full length album.
2) Enchantment is a funk, soul, R&B band formed in Detroit. Members: Emanuel 'EJ' Johnson, David Banks, Joe 'Jobie' Thomas, Ed 'Mickey' Clanton, Bobby Green. Formed in the late 60s at Detroit's Pershing High School, Enchantment became one of the most enjoyable but underrated groups of the late 70s and early 80s. Consisting of lead singer Emanuel "EJ" Johnson, Bobby Green, Mickey Clanton, Joe Thomas and Dave Banks, Enchantment was for many years a local favorite, playing gigs in the Detroit area while hoping to ultimately score a record contract.
Enchantment had its first big break in 1976, as the group signed with the Roadshow label and recorded a debut album with young producer (and future Motown executive) Michael Stokes. Enchantment was a decent introduction to the group, but most importantly was the first showcase for Enchantment's strong harmonies and the wonderful falsetto lead vocals and songwriting skills of EJ Johnson. Johnson was more influenced by Eddie Kendricks than Philip Bailey, but in an era of falsetto lead vocalists (from Russell Thompkins of the Stylistics to Eugene Record of the Chi-Lites), his ability to both master emotional ballads and attack blistering upbeat tunes moved him to the head of the class. Enchantment's debut album boasted two top ten R&B hits, "Sunshine" and the beautiful ballad, "Gloria," both written by Johnson.
Enchantment's follow up, Once Upon a Dream, was a gem, far surpassing its predecessor. Featuring the crossover ballad "It's You That I Need" and the stepper "If You're Ready," it was, front to back, one of 1978's most listenable LPs and included both more mature group vocals and more elaborate backing work by great local Detroit musicians (including a ripping saxophone solo by Bob Seger sideman Alto Reed). Beyond the LP's hits were a slew of memorable album cuts, including "Silly Love Song" and the swing ballad "Angel In My Life." Unfortunately, while Once Upon A Dream should have thrust the group to A-list status, it became Enchantment's commercial peak. The group followed in 1979 with the solid Journey To the Land of Enchantment, and its hit, "Any Way You Want It," but problems at Roadshow Records began to affect the Enchantment's visibility and active promotion.
1980 brought the downfall of Roadshow and the group's ill-fated move to RCA's fledgling black music division. Soft Lights, Sweet Music was a disappointment, and the group quickly switched to Columbia Records, where they hoped that an affiliation with the world's largest record company would create great opportunities for increased crossover success. Unfortunately, Enchantment was lost in Columbia's monolithic organization and their two albums there died from lack of support. Their final recording, 1983's marvelous Utopia, reunited them with Michael Stokes and was a critical success (and is very much worth searching for), but barely dented the charts.
Enchantment continues to perform in multi-group Soul Music shows. EJ Johnson has also become a popular name in Gospel circles as both a writer and producer. He released his first solo CD, the impressive Totally With Me, in 1999. In 2003, Enchantment released a beautiful single version of "God Bless America" in honor of America's soldiers in Iraq (with proceeds to the United Way). The single found the group in absolutely fantastic vocal form and is worth finding both for the cause and for the quality of the music.
By Chris Rizik
It's You That I Need
Enchantment Lyrics
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You don’t belong to me anymore
It seems I’m all alone
In my dreams
I just feel so weak
No one knows the pain I see
When I’m all alone
Now that you’re gone
My world is cold
My friends are few
Without you here
My joy seems cruel
When you left you took part of me
What can I do
It’s you that I need, baby
It’s you that I need
I’m lonely
It’s you that I need, come back
Something’s gone in me
You were my life, my mystery baby
How could you do this to me
Left me holding on to a memory
I tried, I tried to be good
Take you to a place no others could
I suddenly woke and found you gone
Now I sing my heart to you
Through the words of this song
Something happened to me
You were my life, my destiny
My life will never, ever be complete
Come back to me
It’s you that I need baby, baby
It’s you that I need
Come back to me
The lyrics to the song 'It's You That I Need' by Enchantment express the pain and loneliness one feels after a breakup. The first verse talks about the feeling of being alone and weak in one's dreams, and how the pain is hidden from the world when one is alone. The lyrics further express how the world seems cold and friendships seem few after the loss of a loved one.
The chorus, 'It's you that I need, baby, it's you that I need. I'm lonely, it's you that I need, come back', repeats the same message again and again, emphasizing the deep desire for the partner to come back. The second verse talks about the memories and moments they shared together and how it is difficult to let go of those memories. The lyrics convey the message that the singer tried to be a good partner and give the best of everything, but despite all the efforts, the partner left, leaving a void in the singer's life.
In conclusion, the lyrics to 'It's You That I Need' are a plea to the partner to come back and fill the emptiness that has been left behind. The song is a beautiful portrayal of the pain and longing that one feels after the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Something strange is happening
The singer notices a sudden shift in their life
You don’t belong to me anymore
The singer's lover has left them
It seems I’m all alone
The singer feels lonely without their lover
In my dreams
The singer's thoughts are consumed by their lover even in their dreams
I just feel so weak
The singer feels emotionally drained and helpless
No one knows the pain I see
The singer is struggling with their emotions alone
When I’m all alone
The singer feels the full weight of their loneliness when they're by themselves
Now that you’re gone
The singer is reflecting on their loss
My world is cold
The singer feels like their world has lost its warmth and happiness
My friends are few
The singer doesn't have many people to turn to for support
Without you here
The singer needs their lover to feel complete
My joy seems cruel
The happy moments in life now hurt because the singer can't share them with their lover
When you left you took part of me
The singer feels incomplete without their lover
What can I do
The singer is asking for guidance and help
It’s you that I need, baby
The singer is expressing their need for their lover
It’s you that I need
Repetition of the sentiment of needing their lover
I’m lonely
The singer wants their lover to know how they feel
Come back to me
The singer is pleading for their lover to return
Something’s gone in me
The singer feels like a part of themselves is missing
You were my life, my mystery baby
The singer's lover was the most important and intriguing part of their life
How could you do this to me
The singer is expressing their hurt and confusion about why their lover left
Left me holding on to a memory
The singer is left with nothing but memories of their time with their lover
I tried, I tried to be good
The singer did their best to make the relationship work
Take you to a place no others could
The singer tried to give their lover experiences and emotions that no one else could
I suddenly woke and found you gone
The singer is shocked and hurt by their lover's sudden departure
Now I sing my heart to you
The singer is expressing their feelings through this song
Through the words of this song
The singer is using their music to communicate their emotions
My life will never, ever be complete
The singer feels that without their lover, they will never be whole again
Come back to me
Repetition of the plea for their lover to return
It’s you that I need baby, baby
Repetition of the sentiment of needing their lover
Come back to me
Final plea for their lover to return
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@uriyahbonafide4194
I'm 60 years old now and this music is like a time machine. Thank you ALMIGHTY GOD for the gift of music you gave to us.
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OMG You just hit a homerun with those comments 🎯🎯💯
@michaelmyles5103
You are so right they don't make music like this anymore
@mannybroi5142
Im 50 and this is on the one timeless fasho
@michaelleonbrownjr.2719
👋🏽🧑🏾🦲👋🏽Yes this is a “BEAUTIFUL SONG”. I’m turning 57 this year I remember my mom playing this song and my brother and I will get a broom as if we’re singing this song.😆😆😆😆
@newbster4094
So glad I grew up in this era of music!
@gloriakelly4651
The Enchantments never received the acknowledgement that they so deserved. One of the most underrated groups ever.
@leongreen8055
They really are underrated
@kurtadams3021
Facts