The band consisted of Freddie Garrity (born Manchester, Lancashire 14 November 1936 died –19 May 2006), vocals, Roy Crewsdon (often misspelled "Crewdson") (born Manchester May 29, 1941 ), guitar, Derek Quinn (born Manchester May 24, 1942, ), guitar and harmonica, Peter Birrell (born Manchester May 9, 1941, ), bass, and Bernie Dwyer (born Manchester December 4, 1940, died – December 4, 2002), drums.
Discography
Singles:
If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody/Feel So Blue (Columbia DB 7032) 1963
I'm Telling You Now/What Have I Done To You? (Columbia DB 7086) 1963
You Were Made For Me/Send A Letter To Me (Columbia DB 7147) 1963
Over You/Come Back When You're Ready (Columbia DB 7214) 1964
I Love You Baby/Don't Make Me Cry (Columbia DB 7286) 1964
Just For You/Don't Do That To Me (Columbia DB 7322) 1964
I Understand/I Will (Columbia DB 7381) 1964
A Little You/Things I'd Like To Say (Columbia DB 7526) 1965
Thou Shalt Not Steal/I Don't Know (Columbia DB 7720) 1965
If You've Gotta Minute Baby/When I'm Home With You (Columbia DB 7857) 1966
Playboy/Some Day (Columbia DB 7929) 1966
Turn Around/Funny Over You (Columbia DB 8033) 1966
Hello, Hello/All I Ever Want Is You (Columbia DB 8137) 1967
Brown And Porter's (Meat Exporters) Lorry/
Little Brown Eyes (Columbia DB 8200) 1967
Little Big Time/Freddie Garrity: You Belong To Me (Columbia DB 8496) 1968
It's Great/Gabardine Mac (Columbia DB 8517) 1968
Get Around Downtown Girl/What To Do (Columbia DB 8606) 1969
Susan's Tuba/You Hurt Me Girl (Philips 6006 098) 1970
Here We Go/I Saw Ya (Polydor 2059 041) 1978
EPs:
If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody (Columbia Seg 8275, 1963)
Songs From "What A Crazy World" (Columbia Seg 8287, 1964)
You Were Made For Me (Columbia Seg 8302, 1964 )
Over You (Columbia Seg 8323, 1964)
Ready Freddie Go (Columbia Seg 8403, 1965)
Freddie And The Dreamers (Columbia Seg 8457, 1965)
Albums:
Freddie And The Dreamers (Columbia 33sx 1577, 1963)
You Were Mad For Me (Columbia 33sx 1663, 1964)
Sing Along Party (Columbia Sx1785, 1965)
In Disneyland (Columbia Scx 6069, 1966)
King Freddie And His Dreaming Knights (Columbia Sx 6177, 1967)
Oliver In The Overworld (Starline Srs 5019, 1970)
Breaking Out (Arny's Shack Records, AS 025, 1978)
59th Street Bridge Song
Freddie & The Dreamers Lyrics
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You got to make the morning last
Just kicking down the cobblestones
Looking for fun and feeling groovy
Ba da-da da-da da-da, feeling groovy
Hello lamppost, what'cha knowing
I've come to watch your flowers growin'
Doo-ait-n-doo-doo, feeling groovy
Ba da-da da-da da-da, feeling groovy
I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me
Life, I love you, all is groovy
The 59th Street Bridge Song by Freddie & The Dreamers is a happy-go-lucky song that encourages people to take life more slowly and enjoy the present moment. The lyrics urge listeners to slow down and take it easy, instead of rushing through life. "Slow down, you move too fast" is the opening line to the song, setting the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The song then goes on to mention the simple things in life that should be appreciated, such as "watching flowers grow" and "kicking down the cobblestones". It seems as though the singer is living carefree and is more interested in having a good time than anything else. The song finishes on a high note, "Life, I love you, all is groovy", which leaves listeners with a positive sentiment.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down, you move too fast
Take your time and enjoy life, do not rush through it.
You got to make the morning last
Make the most of each day, and enjoy every moment before it slips away.
Just kicking down the cobblestones
Strolling down the street, enjoying the moment and exploring your surroundings.
Looking for fun and feeling groovy
Searching for enjoyment and happiness, and feeling at peace with the world.
Ba da-da da-da da-da, feeling groovy
Expressing the feeling of being relaxed, happy, and content.
Hello lamppost, what'cha knowing
Acknowledging the world around you and being curious about everything.
I've come to watch your flowers growin'
Appreciating the beauty of nature and the simple things in life.
Ain't you got no rhymes for me?
Wondering if there is anything new, exciting, or poetic to discover.
Doo-ait-n-doo-doo, feeling groovy
Repeating the catchy melody of the song, and expressing joyful emotions.
Ba da-da da-da da-da, feeling groovy
Recalling the earlier line about feeling groovy and continuing to enjoy the moment.
I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
Having no obligations or responsibilities, and being free to enjoy the present.
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Feeling relaxed and sleepy, and getting ready for a nap or rest.
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me
Allowing the beauty of the morning to surround you and make you feel at peace.
Life, I love you, all is groovy
Expressing gratitude and love for life, and feeling content with everything around you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL SIMON
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