Foster & Allen began back in the seventies when Mick and Tony were playing in Country Music bands around Ireland. In 1975 they formed a small group and went over to the UK to work the Irish music venues on a short tour.
Mick & Tony had at this stage the idea of working together as a duo, playing ‘easy listening’ music with a touch of traditional Irish instrumentals. When their UK tour finished they decided to let the band return to Ireland whilst they stayed behind to try and break into the public eye. They played several venues in the London area and the reaction was very favourable; so much so, they decided to remain as a duo and Foster and Allen was formed.
It was difficult at the beginning and after a time working around the circuit in the UK and Ireland, they released their first single record The Rambles of Spring. This made a good impact on the Irish market and Foster and Allen were soon in demand for cabaret venues all over Ireland and to a lesser extent the UK At the end of 1978 Foster and Allen released the single A Bunch Of Thyme in Ireland, which entered the Irish charts and became their first top-selling No. 1 single.
It was not until 1982 that this single was released in the UK. It was played by all the radio stations in Britain and was soon in the pop charts. It climbed rapidly to number 18 in the UK Singles Chart. At the time, Mick & Tony were in the U.S. on a tour. They were contacted and told to fly back to Britain immediately as they were required to appear on television’s Top of the Pops.
Demand for Foster and Allen's services at venues all over Ireland and the UK increased at this point. They released another single "Old Flames" which also made its way into the UK Charts. They did their first concert tour of the UK in 1983 and this tour was boosted even more by the release of another single Maggie. This reached number 27 in the UK singles chart and, along with A Bunch Of Thyme, these became the signature tunes for the duo. Since then they have toured the UK twice each year.
In addition to the UK tours, Foster and Allen have toured the U.S.A, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. They had five No. 1 Hits in Australia/New Zealand. They have also appeared on numerous TV shows in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales as well as Australia, USA and Canada, and they have had their own TV series on RTE Television in Ireland.
In the early days Mick & Tony performed on stage as a duo, but in 1982 (when the concert tours started) they added a band to their show thus giving a much fuller sound to their program. On the recording front, Foster and Allen have to date released a total of 27 albums, all of which have gone into the British charts. This is a great achievement for a middle-of-the-road ‘easy listening’ act.
As well as the albums, they have released thirteen videos, again all of which have entered the British charts. The video "Souvenirs and Memories" reached No. 3 in the British charts around Christmas 1991, the "By Request" video went straight into the No. 1 spot in 1993 and their latest DVD/Video release "After All These Years" was a Top 10 Chart Release in the UK. To date Foster and Allen have achieved album and video sales in excess of 19 million worldwide.
Foster and Allen celebrated their 30th Anniversary together in the music industry with the release of their new album "Foster & Allen Sing The No. 1’s" which was a Top 30 Chart hit in the UK during Christmas 2005 bringing the sales of their last three albums in the UK and Ireland to over 500,000 units.
The duo recently completed their “World Concert Tour – 2005/2006” which took them on tour to the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, U.S.A., Australia and Ireland.
Young Love
Foster & Allen Lyrics
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And I won't be the one that turns a crooked smile straight
I will stand beside you, 'til my days are done
It's funny how I knew what love was so young
And it goes like
And it goes like
And I won't be the one that tells you life is not a fairytale
So tell me all your dreams and I'll make them come true, yeah
It's funny living life the way that lovers do, oh yeah
And it goes like
Every little thing that you do makes me say, yeah yeah yeah
Every little thing that you do makes me say, yeah yeah yeah
Every little thing that you do makes me say, yeah yeah yeah
Every little thing that you do makes me say, yeah yeah yeah
Every little thing that you do makes me say, yeah yeah yeah
Every little thing that you do makes me say, yeah yeah yeah
Every little thing that you do makes me say, yeah yeah yeah
Every little thing that you do makes me say, yeah yeah yeah
Hm sing yeah (Yeah)
Sing yeah (Yeah)
Come on and sing yeah (Yeah)
Sing yeah (Yeah)
You make me wanna sing yeah (Yeah)
You make me wanna sing yeah (Yeah)
You make me wanna sing yeah (Yeah)
You make me wanna sing yeah yeah yeah
The song "Young Love" by Foster & Allen is a beautiful love song that expresses the singer's love for their partner. It talks about how the singer will stand by their partner through thick and thin and will not be the one to make them question their faith or discourage them. They seem to be very supportive of their partner and willing to do whatever it takes to make their dreams come true. The lyrics also mention how the singer knew what love was at a young age, which is interesting because it speaks to the power of love and how it can affect people even when they are young.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Every little thing that you do makes me say, yeah yeah yeah" which is a powerful expression of the singer's love and admiration for their partner. It is clear that their partner is very important to them and they want to celebrate and appreciate everything about them. The song is very romantic and heartfelt, and the singer's voice conveys a lot of emotion and tenderness.
In summary, "Young Love" is a beautiful love song that expresses the singer's unconditional love and support for their partner. It speaks to the power of love and how it can inspire and motivate people to be their best selves. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and the melody is sweet and soothing, making it a perfect love song for any couple.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't be the one that makes you question all your faith
I won't do anything to make you doubt what you believe in
And I won't be the one that turns a crooked smile straight
I can't change your emotions, but I'll be there to support you regardless of your feelings
I will stand beside you, 'til my days are done
I'm committed to you for life and beyond, no matter what
It's funny how I knew what love was so young
It's amazing how I understood the essence of love at such a young age
And it goes like
The chorus is about to come
And I won't be the one that takes the wind out of your sail
I won't do anything to diminish your enthusiasm or motivation
And I won't be the one that tells you life is not a fairytale
I won't crush your dreams or discourage you from believing in happy endings
So tell me all your dreams and I'll make them come true, yeah
Share with me your aspirations, and I'll do everything I can to help you realize them
It's funny living life the way that lovers do, oh yeah
It's interesting how being in love changes how we live and view our experiences
Every little thing that you do makes me say, yeah yeah yeah
Every adorable thing you do makes me react positively
Hm sing yeah (Yeah)
Humming an affirmation in agreement with the previous line
Sing yeah (Yeah)
Out loud confirmation of the previous statement
Come on and sing yeah (Yeah)
Encouraging others to join in the positive expression
You make me wanna sing yeah (Yeah)
Your actions make me feel good and want to celebrate it audibly
You make me wanna sing yeah yeah yeah
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the feeling of joy and happiness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARCUS ALLEN, NOEL GOURDIN, KEVIN ROSS, MELVIN SPARKMAN
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