Guys 'n’ Dolls were formed in 1974, after Ammo Produductions held auditions for three girls and three boys to start the band.
The six members of the new group, Paul Griggs, David Van Day, Thereza Bazar, Dominic Grant, Martine Howard, and Julie Forsyth, first met in November 1974. They released their first hit single, "There’s a Whole Lot Of Loving" in January 1975 (this was actually recorded by session singers, and the group were later discovered not to have actually recorded the original).
In the six years that followed, the group released several more hits, including "Here I Go Again" (1975) and "You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me" (1976). In 1978 they shared the stage with Frank Sinatra at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
In 1977 the group had a Number one in both the Netherlands and Flanders with "You're My World", formerly made famous by Cilla Black.
(By 1977, Van Day and Bazar had left the band but continued to have success as Dollar.)
Guys n’ Dolls finished as a unit in December 1985, having spent eleven years together. Grant and Forsyth performed as a duo and had another five hits in the Netherlands.
In 2006 the original six members reunited for a major Dutch television show. See http://www.p.griggsy.btinternet.co.uk/Untitled/Guys_n_Dolls_Reunited.html
NB: songs from the musical should be tagged "Guys And Dolls" or "Guys & Dolls".
http://www.p.griggsy.btinternet.co.uk/Untitled/GnDIndex.html (The Complete Guys n' Dolls Story)
Broken Dreams
Guys 'n' Dolls Lyrics
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I wanna hold you high and steal your pain away
I keep your photograph, I know it serves me well
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain
'Cause I'm broken when I'm open
And I don't feel like I am strong enough
'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
The worst is over now and we can breathe again
I wanna hold you high, you steal my pain away
There's so much left to learn, and no one left to fight
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain
'Cause I'm broken when I'm open
And I don't feel like I am strong enough
'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
The lyrics of "Broken Dreams" by Guys 'n' Dolls depict a person deeply in love and trying to ease the pain of their loved one. The song begins by expressing admiration for the person's laughter, with the desire to hold them and take away their pain. The second verse reveals the singer is also struggling with their own emotional turmoil- feeling broken and weak when they are alone or separated from their love. Despite this, the lyrics are hopeful and suggest that the worst is over and they can move forward together.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm broken when I'm open" which could be interpreted as a vulnerability that comes with opening up and being honest about one's emotions. The lyrics convey the message that while love can be a source of pain and vulnerability, it is also the key to healing and moving forward.
Overall, "Broken Dreams" is a touching song about the power of love and the emotional struggles that come with it. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being open, vulnerable, and supportive with a partner to overcome hardships together.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanted you to know I love the way you laugh
I want you to know that I appreciate your laughter and I am drawn to it because it brings me joy.
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain away
I want to be there for you, hold you tight and take away all the pain you are feeling right now.
I keep your photograph, I know it serves me well
Looking at your picture always reminds me of how great things were between us and it helps me feel better about everything.
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain
I want you to know that I am always here for you, and I will always be willing to take away the pain you are feeling.
'Cause I'm broken when I'm open
I feel vulnerable and fragile when I share my feelings with others.
And I don't feel like I am strong enough
I don't think that I have the personal strength to handle the difficulties that may come with being open about my emotions.
'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
I feel incomplete when I am by myself and longing for the company of others.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
When you are not here with me, I feel empty and like something is missing from my life.
The worst is over now and we can breathe again
I think that the problems we've faced in the past are behind us now, and it's time for us to start over and breathe easier.
I wanna hold you high, you steal my pain away
Just as I want to help you when you are feeling pain, being close to you and feeling your presence helps me to ease my own emotional discomfort.
There's so much left to learn, and no one left to fight
We still have so much to discover and explore together, and there's no one else I would rather share this journey with.
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain
It's important to me that you know that my love for you is unyielding, and that I will always be there to support you through both the good times and the bad.
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@petraeilander928
Reminds me of my childhood. I loved their music and still love this song in particular
@davidweller591
I’m about 30 years late, but what a fabulous song. Love it 👍
@marcbloemen2082
About 40 😂
@ecoupe250
Top song from those days👍
@elisabethadam2143
When the music was good,and I was young.
Thank you dear Dominic R.I.P.
@alexandrae4379
Memories of youth. Thank you Dominic❣
🌹😢
@kaatjekwint5828
RIP toppertje.. Dankjewel voor je mooie muziek en mooie aanwezigheid 💋💋
@groningen1965
Mooi nummer
@angelahernon4976
Deepest sympathy to his family RIP Dominic thank you for the music🌹x
@rosieday3259
The chemistry between Dom and Julie! X