Despite not winning the competition, he was soon signed up with Simon Cowell's record label BMG, alongside the Pop Idol winner, Will Young. (Cowell had been one of the Pop Idol judges, and had been notorious for his harsh criticisms of many of the contestants.) His first single, a cover of Unchained Melody, entered the UK Top 40 at number one, knocking Will Young's first single - the double A-sided "Evergreen"/"Anything is Possible" - off the top of the chart (as Young's single was intended for the winner of Pop Idol Gates also recorded versions of both songs, which were used as B-sides for Unchained Melody). These were possibly the fastest covers, having been released only three weeks after Will Young's record breaking versions. The single was voted 2002's Record of the Year by ITV viewers.
With The Kumars, Gates sang the 2003 Comic Relief charity single, "Spirit In The Sky", another cover of an old song. This was also a new entry at number one, and stayed there for two weeks. He also appeared in the charity's Celebrity Driving School.
Gareth also suffers from a stammer, but with the help of the McGuire program he has almost overcome it. He now works with the McGuire program passing on the things he has learnt to others suffering from stammers.
In 2002, Smash Hits magazine dedicated the 7th of November as International Gareth Day for his fans. On this day, fans around the world light candles and pay homage to the singer.
Gareth infamously lost his virginity in a London hotel to glamour model Jordan who was pregnant at the time. Despite initially denying the incident, he later admitted the affair.
The first single from Gates' third album was "Changes" which was released on 9 April 2007. The single peaked at Number 14. A second single, "Angel on My Shoulder", was released on 18 June 2007, peaking at Number 22. Both singles remained in the UK Top 40 for only one week. Gates' third album, Pictures of the Other Side, was released on 25 June 2007. It proved to be Gates' lowest selling album to date and spent only two weeks on the UK album chart, entering at Number 23 before falling to Number 66 the following week, then dropping out of the chart altogether.
It Happens Every Time
Gareth Gates Lyrics
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Can you feel the rhythm swaying
This is the sound of dreams come true
And I can promise you that
You are the one and only
And I'm the lost and lonely
We're the perfect dream come true
I hear real silly love songs in my heart
It happens every time when I see you
It happens every time when I think of you
It happens every time always magic when we meet
Baby, down on Dream Street
Let me take you back the ?
Walking down my hometown's streets, girl
You make me feel I'm so alive
Oh I promise you that
I hear real silly love songs in my heart
It happens every time when I see you
It happens every time when I think of you
It happens every time always magic when we meet
Baby, down on Dream Street
When I close my eyes, there'are angels all around
It happens every time when I see you
It happens every time
It happens every time when I see you
It happens every time when I think of you
It happens every time always magic when we meet
Baby, down on Dream Street
We'll see you
It happens every time always magic when we meet
Baby, down on Dream Street
The lyrics of Gareth Gates's song "It Happens Every Time" is about the intense feelings of love and the magic that two people feel whenever they are together. The lyrics ask the listener if they can hear the music and feel the rhythm that comes with being in love. The singer promises that the listener is the one and only person for him and that they are the perfect dream come true. He hears real silly love songs in his heart every time he thinks of the listener, and this magic always happens when they meet.
The lyrics go on to describe a specific memory that the singer has of walking down his hometown's streets with the listener. He recalls how the listener makes him feel alive and how she is always surrounded by angels. The song ends with a promise that this magic will always happen between them, especially on Dream Street.
The lyrics of the song are beautifully crafted to evoke the feeling of love and the magic that comes with it. The singer's voice is soothing, and the melody is uplifting, which makes the song even more enchanting. The song is a reminder to everyone that true love is real, and it can be magical for those who experience it.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you hear the music playing
Do you feel a sense of possibility and excitement?
Can you feel the rhythm swaying
Do you feel energized and inspired?
This is the sound of dreams come true
This is the feeling of optimism and hope that comes with chasing your dreams.
And I can promise you that
I am making a vow to you.
You are the one and only
You are unique and special to me.
And I'm the lost and lonely
I feel alone and adrift without you.
We're the perfect dream come true
Together we are everything we have ever wanted.
I hear real silly love songs in my heart
I feel profound emotions of love and devotion.
It happens every time when I see you
These emotions occur every time I am in your presence.
It happens every time when I think of you
These emotions occur even when you are not physically with me.
It happens every time always magic when we meet
There is a magical quality to every encounter that we have.
Baby, down on Dream Street
We are experiencing a shared dream and it feels like pure bliss.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, BURTON LANE
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