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.
What Does It Take
Honeymoon Suite Lyrics
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Our combination ain't easy to find
Why do I get a feeling from you
Things ain't right do you need something new
Knowing how both of us live
Leaves us so little to give
If I could grow wings I would do anything
Can't you see
If I could fly high I would give you the sky
Don't you make that mistake
What does it take
It's not like I've been mean to you
It's not like I've got something better to do
The life I live you'll never understand
If you fly with me
We'd never have to land
It's easy to live hard and fast
But inside we know it won't last
Yeah
If I could grow wings I would do anything
Just to keep you with me
Can't you see
If I could fly high I would give you the sky
Don't you make that mistake
It's your love that I need
What does it take
Knowing how both of us live
Leaves us so little to give
Yeah
If I could grow wings I would do anything
Just to keep you with me
Can't you see
If I could fly high I would give you the sky
Don't you make that mistake
What does it take
If I could grow wings I would do anything
Just to keep you with me
Can't you see
If I could fly high I would give you the sky
Don't you make that mistake
What does it take
What does it take
What does it take
What does it take
What does it take
"What Does It Take" by Honeymoon Suite is a song about a relationship that is going through a rough patch. The lyrics suggest that the two people in this relationship are unique and have a strong bond that is hard to find. However, there is a feeling between them that something is not right and that one person may need something new. The two people in the relationship live hard and cannot give much of themselves to each other due to the lifestyle they lead. The singer suggests that if he could grow wings, he would do anything to keep the other person with him, even if that means giving up everything he has ever known. The song begs the question, "What does it take" to make this love work?
The song makes reference to the desire for freedom and the uncertainty that comes with relationships. The use of the phrase "If I could grow wings" symbolizes the desire to fly away or escape from the problems in the relationship, but still maintaining the love that they have for each other. The lyrics imply a notion of self-reflection and the realization that living hard and fast is not enough and that true happiness comes from within.
In conclusion, "What Does It Take" by Honeymoon Suite is a song about a relationship going through a challenging time. The lyrics suggest a sense of longing, uncertainty, and the desire to make things work. It is a song about seeking freedom but ultimately choosing love.
Line by Line Meaning
The two of us are one of a kind
We are unique and special, and there is no one else out there like us.
Our combination ain't easy to find
Our partnership is rare and hard to come by.
Why do I get a feeling from you
I sense that something is not quite right with you.
Things ain't right do you need something new
I think you might be unhappy and searching for something different.
Knowing how both of us live
Understanding our lifestyles and habits
Leaves us so little to give
Leaves us with little to offer each other.
If I could grow wings I would do anything
I would do anything to keep you by my side, even the impossible.
Just to keep you with me
I value your presence in my life and want to keep you near me.
Can't you see
Don't you understand my feelings and intentions?
If I could fly high I would give you the sky
I would give you everything if I could.
Don't you make that mistake
I don't want you to make the mistake of leaving me.
It's not like I've been mean to you
I haven't been cruel or unkind to you.
It's not like I've got something better to do
I don't have anything more important or fulfilling than being with you.
The life I live you'll never understand
My lifestyle is complex and hard to comprehend.
If you fly with me
If you come with me on this journey
We'd never have to land
We can keep going and never look back.
It's easy to live hard and fast
It's tempting to indulge in excess and excitement.
But inside we know it won't last
We know deep down that this lifestyle is not sustainable and won't bring lasting happiness.
It's your love that I need
What I need most is your love and companionship.
What does it take
What do I have to do to make you see that I need you in my life?
What does it take
What do we need to do or change to make our relationship work?
What does it take
What is the missing piece that will make everything fall into place?
What does it take
What do we need to do to stay together and make our relationship last?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny William Bristol, Vernon Bullock, Harvey Fuqua
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Wayne Lichy
What Does It Take
The two of us are one of a kind
Our combination ain't easy to find
Why do I get a feeling from you
Things ain't right do you need something new
Knowing how both of us live
Leaves us so little to give
If I could grow wings I would do anything
Just to keep you with me
Can't you see
If I could fly high I would give you the sky
Don't you make that mistake
What does it take
It's not like I've been mean to you
It's not like I've got something better to do
The life I live you'll never understand
If you fly with me
We'd never have to land
It's easy to live hard and fast
But inside we know it won't last
Yeah
If I could grow wings I would do anything
Just to keep you with me
Can't you see
If I could fly high I would give you the sky
Don't you make that mistake
It's your love that I need
What does it take
Knowing how both of us live
Leaves us so little to give
Yeah
If I could grow wings I would do anything
Just to keep you with me
Can't you see
If I could fly high I would give you the sky
Don't you make that mistake
What does it take
If I could grow wings I would do anything
Just to keep you with me
Can't you see
If I could fly high I would give you the sky
Don't you make that mistake
What does it take
What does it take
What does it take
What does it take
What does it take
Brad Ozarko
Very underrated Canadian band.They should've been huge internationally.
United Plankton
in Texas where i grew up we had 3 radio stations ;one rock, one country and one soul station...we only had a few sources for music, and if they made it that far you knew they were special...this band made it all the way down here from canada....
Joe A.
They were big in Texas. Everything is bigger in Texas!!!
Henry Panfil
Joe A. except for the men. zing.
United Plankton
Joe A.
Damn right...
cougar24
They were played quite often on the radio across the Lake in Cleveland, OH back then. Their first 3 albums got plenty of airplay.
I even got to see them at a free concert in 1986 during the Big Prize tour.
Horrorfan Dad
This song brings me back to the 80s...Those were the best times in my life!
Annamaria S Calderaro-Defina
You rock. I met them
Nicest people ever.
Sean LeBlanc-he, him
So?
Sean LeBlanc-he, him
@Annamaria S Calderaro-Defina no, YOU "rock". so heavily you sunk...