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.
Touch the Sun
Honeymoon Suite Lyrics
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From your stupid friend
How you were getting loose baby
And passed around again
Well I didn't show it
But this jaw's on the floor
Must be outta my mind
'Cause I want you more
Can't keep me away from you
Cause I can' touch the sun
Well I thought about a star
And I thought about a girl
Looked into the trees
And traveled the world
Brought my hand to my face
Just to cover my mouth
Talkin' insane again
Just to figure you out
Can't keep me away from you
Cause I can touch the sun
I'm everything for you
But you don't want it
Everything that's good
The song "Touch the Sun" by Honeymoon Suite is about unrequited love and the singer's struggle to come to terms with it. The first verse suggests that the singer has heard rumors about the person they're interested in, and that these rumors are not positive. Despite this, the singer is still drawn to this person and wants to pursue them. The second verse reveals that the singer has been thinking obsessively about this person and is struggling with their own feelings. They feel like they are going insane trying to figure out what they want and what this person wants from them.
The chorus, "Can't keep me away from you cause I can touch the sun," suggests that the singer feels like they are invincible when it comes to their feelings for this person. They are willing to go to great lengths to try to win them over, even if it means getting hurt in the process. The last line, "I'm everything for you but you don't want it, everything that's good," shows the singer's frustration at not being able to make this person see how much they care.
Overall, "Touch the Sun" is a powerful song about the pain of unrequited love and the struggle to reconcile one's own feelings with those of the person they desire. It is a testament to the enduring power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I heard all about it
I was told about your promiscuous behavior by an acquaintance.
From your stupid friend
This information was relayed to me by your not-so-intelligent friend.
How you were getting loose baby
Your friend spoke of how you were engaging in promiscuous activities.
And passed around again
Your friend mentioned that you were engaging in sexual activities with multiple partners.
Well I didn't show it
I did not express my shock upon hearing this information.
But this jaw's on the floor
Internally, I was completely taken aback by your behavior.
Must be outta my mind
I may be crazy for still wanting to pursue a relationship with you despite this news.
'Cause I want you more
My desire for you has not diminished despite this new information about your behavior.
Can't keep me away from you
My attraction to you is too strong to resist.
Cause I can' touch the sun
My love for you is as unattainable and impossible as touching the sun.
Well I thought about a star
I have contemplated our relationship and compared it to a distant star.
And I thought about a girl
I also thought about a girl who is special to me, but cannot compare to you.
Looked into the trees
I have searched for answers and clarity, but have not found any.
And traveled the world
I have tried to distract myself by traveling and experiencing new things, but you are still on my mind.
Brought my hand to my face
I have taken a moment to reflect and collect myself.
Just to cover my mouth
I am shocked and in disbelief about my situation with you.
Talkin' insane again
I am going crazy trying to figure out my feelings and what to do next.
Just to figure you out
I am trying to understand why I am drawn to you despite your behavior.
I'm everything for you
I am willing to be everything you need and want in a partner.
But you don't want it
However, despite my willingness to be there for you, it seems like you do not want what I have to offer.
Everything that's good
I believe that what I have to offer is good and valuable, but it seems like you do not see it that way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NADIA BONIFACIO, FABIO CARRARA, OSCAR COSSALI, ALESSANDRO PO, ALESSANDRO TALIA
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