In 1984, they released their self-titled debut album, which led to four top-ten hits in Canada: "New Girl Now", "Burning In Love", "Wave Babies", and "Stay In the Light". The song "New Girl Now" was the only single to reach the top-50 in the United States.
Their follow up album, The Big Prize, produced by Bruce Fairbairn, was equally successful in Canada, with four more hits: "Feel It Again", "What Does It Take", "Bad Attitude", and "All Along You Knew". Their song "Feel It Again" managed to reach the Top 40 in the US, "What Does It Take" reached no. 52, buoyed by its inclusion on the soundtrack for the John Cusack film One Crazy Summer. Much later in 1989, "Bad Attitude" was featured in the series finale of Miami Vice, played during a driving segment that mirrored one from the series' pilot episode.
In 1986, founding keyboardist Ray Coburn temporarily left the band, replaced by Rob Preuss of Burlington, Ontario-based Spoons. Also during 1986 the band produced a track for the Charlie Sheen film The Wraith - "Those Were the Days".
In 1988, their third album was released: Racing After Midnight, produced by Ted Templeman of Van Halen fame. That album made the top 10 in Canada. Singles included "Love Changes Everything", "Looking Out for Number One", "Cold Look" and "It's Over Now".
In 1989, Coburn rejoined the band just in time to release a greatest hits compilation, The Singles, which included the new single "Still Loving You". "The Singles" tour would turn out to be the last tour featuring the band's original line-up.
The band continued to tour in the '90s, although many line-up changes continued to occur, with only Dee and Grehan remaining as the founding members.
In 2002 they released their first new studio album in 11 years, Lemon Tongue. The album was released under an independent label. Later in 2002 they released Dreamland which was only available in Europe. It features many of the same songs from Lemon Tongue but included some new songs such as "Dreamland", "Radiant", "Even Now" and "Just Love Somebody".
In 2006 the band continues to tour in Canada, including a co-headlining tour with Glass Tiger. Their latest release is a collection entitled Feel It Again: An Anthology, a 2-CD set featuring the best of their work plus rare and unreleased material.
In June 2007, the band officially announced the return of a reunited classic line-up of Johnnie Dee, Derry Grehan, Ray Coburn, Gary Lalonde, and Dave Betts. The band toured extensively throughout Canada in 2007 and 2008 and then entered the studio to record a new album. The high point of the reunion was the new CD Clifton Hill, produced by Tom Treumuth (who produced the self-titled Honeymoon Suite debut album in 1984), and named after the famous landmark in the centre of the tourist activity in Niagara Falls. The album was released in Canada in late September 2008 on Koch Records and subsequently by Italian melodic rock label Frontiers Records on October 10, 2008. The new album is described by guitarist Derry Grehan as "somewhat of a return musically to the sound that we had in the '80s."
In 2009, the band continued to tour Canada and select Northeastern United States cities. However, on September 1, 2009, it was announced that the band had again parted ways with original keyboardist Ray Coburn. Peter Nunn returned to the band's line-up to replace him for the second time. The band made an appearance at Firefest 6 Nottingham, England in October, 2009.
On 18 November 2016, Honeymoon Suite released a 9 track EP, the first new music in 8 years, titled Hands Up on PledgeMusic website.
In February 2017, it was announced that Honeymoon Suite would appear at Rockingham Festival 2017, this to be held at Nottingham Trent University, UK, between 20 and 22 October 2017, the band scheduled to appear on Friday 20th.In the months approaching Rockingham 2017, the band cancelled their show to pursue a different opportunity. Their slot wa s replaced by John Parr.
On 26 September 2019, the band released their new single "Tell Me What You Want" on YouTube. On 19 June 2020, they issued another single entitled "Find What You're Looking For.
HONEYMOON SUITE — consisting of Johnnie Dee (lead vocals),Derry Grehan (guitars, keyboards, background vocals),Dave Betts (drums),Gary Lalonde (bass) and Peter Nunn (keyboards) — will release its new studio album, "Alive", on February 16, 2024.
Love Changes Everything
Honeymoon Suite Lyrics
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I wore a different face
I stood alone
Feelings had no place
I've givin' it all
Taking nothing back
You brought this lonely heart
Back in from the cold
Just like a fire (fire)
Burning higher (higher)
You got my heart on a string
But now I know, love changes everything
I don't need money
Don't need no fame
I gained only wisdom from so long in the game
I built such a wall
Love was just too dangerous
Turned around you were right behind me
There to catch my fall
Just like a fire (fire)
Burning higher (higher)
You got my heart on a string
But now I know, love changes everything
Just like a fire (fire)
Burning higher (higher)
You got my heart on a string
But now I know, love changes everything
Only a fool believes in a heart of steel
Yesterdays behind me now, whoa whoa
Just like a fire (fire)
Burning higher (higher)
She's got my heart on a string
But now I know, love changes everything
Just like a fire (fire)
Burning higher (higher)
She's got my heart on a string
But now I know, love changes everything
Just like a fire (fire)
You got me burning
You got me on a string
But now I know, love changes everything
Just like a fire (fire)
You got me burning
The lyrics to "Love Changes Everything" speak about the transformative power of love in a person's life. The singer recounts a time when they were closed off emotionally, building walls to protect themselves from the danger of love. However, they meet someone who changes everything - they bring the singer's lonely heart back in from the cold and make them realize that love is worth the risk. The chorus compares love to a fire burning higher and having the power to pull the heart on a string. The singer recognizes that they no longer need money or fame but have gained wisdom from their experiences in life.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has had past experiences where they have been hurt and have given up on the idea of love. However, the love they have experienced with this person has transformed them and shows that one's perceptions can shift when love is involved. The song's message is that love has power, and it can change a person's life entirely if they are open to it.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time
I used to be someone else before I met you
I wore a different face
I had a different persona and it wasn't my real self
I stood alone
I was lonely with no one to hold
Feelings had no place
I was too guarded to express my emotions
I've givin' it all
I've put everything into this relationship
Taking nothing back
I want nothing in return for my love
You brought this lonely heart
You helped me find love and happiness
Back in from the cold
You rescued me from my loneliness and brought warmth to my heart
Just like a fire (fire)
Love is burning inside my heart
Burning higher (higher)
My love for you is growing stronger and stronger
You got my heart on a string
You have complete control over my heart
But now I know, love changes everything
I understand that love has transformed me and my life significantly
I don't need money
Money is not important to me
Don't need no fame
I don't desire fame or recognition
I gained only wisdom from so long in the game
Through life experience, I have learned important lessons
I built such a wall
I had been protecting myself from love, and had let no one in
Love was just too dangerous
I was afraid of getting hurt or betrayed by love
Turned around you were right behind me
You were there for me when I least expected it
There to catch my fall
You were supportive when I needed it most, and helped me through tough times
Only a fool believes in a heart of steel
It's foolish to think that being unemotional is a sign of strength
Yesterdays behind me now, whoa whoa
I have moved on from my past and am living in the moment
She's got my heart on a string
You have complete control over my heart
You got me burning
Love has set my heart ablaze
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DERMOT GREHAN, JOHN DEGIULIE, ROBERT PREUSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jay Duncan
There was a time
I wore different face
I stood alone
Feelings had no place
I've givin' it all
Taking nothing back
You brought this lonely heart
Back in from the cold
Just like a fire
Burning higher
You got my heart on a string
But now I know, love changes everything
I don't need money
Don't need no fame
I gained only wisdom from so long in the game
I built such a wall
Love was just too dangerous
Turned around you were right behind me
There to catch my fall
Just like a fire
Burning higher
You got my heart on a string
But now I know, love changes everything
Just like a fire
Burning higher
You got my heart on a string
But now I know, love changes everything
Only a fool believes in a heart of steel
Yesterdays behind me now, whoa
Just like a fire…
Edward Vaca
We need a concert tour with Loverboy, Saga, April Wine, and Honeymoon Suite! It could be the Oh, Canada tour! All these bands we love and will never forget!
james sunstrum
GREAT IDEA BROTHER. WE SHOULD SET IT UP.
CTfan14
No love for Helix? Make it a stadium tour. Motley who?
Logan Green
Forgot good old Chilliwack
maria crossman
Also Boulevard ....they are Canadien!
Crasher
Glass Tiger also. A good Canadian rock group too. Oh, and maybe Styx. (Lawrence Gowan's Canadian too)
Dawn Patrick
Absolutely love this band!!!!
Agustin
I still love this 80's music that brings back so many memories.
DillanOttawa
Killer track with a kick-ass guitar solo. The lead guitarist is so brilliant and yet so underrated.
Lori Fellows
??? Derry DID tour with the band. I'm not at all sure why you are saying that or where you got that idea.