The brothers have announced plans to reunite for a one-off reunion show in late 2008 or 2009, so fans should be prepared for that! Only 300 tickets will be available.
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Help Wanted
Hudson Brothers Lyrics
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Nobody told me about her
I deserve the right to put it all behind me and live me life
I'm gonna live it without her
It's easier said than done
I need someone sooner or later
I spend every night at home
So I put an add in the paper
CHORUS
Help Wanted
Members don't see this message
Its personal, won't you please help me
I got to shake this aching feeling
Or I could spend the rest of my life healing
Help Wanted
It's personal, won't you please help me
I can't do it all alone
so won't you call the listed phone below
And talk to me (talk to me)
I know some cold hearted people
If they knew, I'm sure they'd laugh at me
But I don't care much about it
For somebody new, who's not afraid to take a chance with me
Or we could take it or leave it
I don't care who you are, you'll need someone sooner or later
Then I've been cold before, but I think I'll change for the better
CHORUS
When I think of all the lonely people looking for someone
When I think of all the days and nights I thought I was the only one
REPEAT CHORUS AND FADE
The Hudson Brothers' song "Help Wanted" is about a man who is trying to move on from a past relationship. He is haunted by the blue lonely nights that he spent with his former partner but feels that he deserves the right to put it behind him and move on with his life. However, he acknowledges that it is easier said than done and that he needs someone sooner or later to help him through this difficult time. He spends every night at home, but he wants to break free from this cycle and find someone new. As a result, he puts an ad in the paper, looking for help.
The chorus of the song highlights his request for assistance as he searches for a new partner. He asks for help from anyone who can give it to him, emphasizing that it is personal and he can't do it all alone. He is desperate to shake the aching feeling he has but also acknowledges that he could spend the rest of his life healing if he doesn't find someone soon. The second verse of the song reinforces this message, as he talks about how he doesn't care who you are; sooner or later, everyone needs someone.
Overall, "Help Wanted" is a heartfelt plea for help from a man who is trying to move on from a past relationship but needs assistance to do so. It speaks to the universal desire for companionship and the difficulties of healing after a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue lonely nights are all I seem to remember about her
All I can recall about her are the sad and lonely moments we spent together
Nobody told me about her
I didn't receive any warnings or information about her character from anyone
I deserve the right to put it all behind me and live me life
I have the right to move on from this and live my life freely
I'm gonna live it without her
I'll be living without her presence in my life
It's easier said than done
Although it sounds simple, it's actually quite difficult to do
I need someone sooner or later
At some point, I'll require the company of another person
I spend every night at home
I'm always alone at home, with nobody to share my time with
So I put an add in the paper
To find someone to spend time with, I put out an advertisement in a newspaper
Help Wanted
I'm seeking assistance from others
It's personal, won't you please help me
This is a personal matter, but I'm requesting your help nonetheless
I got to shake this aching feeling
I need to overcome this painful emotion I'm experiencing
Or I could spend the rest of my life healing
Otherwise, I'll spend the remainder of my time trying to recover from this pain
I can't do it all alone
I'm incapable of handling this situation by myself
so won't you call the listed phone below
Please use the phone number provided to reach out to me and offer your support
And talk to me (talk to me)
Communicate with me and lend me your ear
I know some cold hearted people
There are individuals in my life who lack empathy and warmth
If they knew, I'm sure they'd laugh at me
If they were made aware of my situation, they would likely ridicule me
But I don't care much about it
Their opinions don't hold much weight with me
For somebody new, who's not afraid to take a chance with me
I'm open to a new person coming into my life, someone who is willing to take a chance on me
Or we could take it or leave it
We can either pursue this relationship or not, it's up to us
I don't care who you are, you'll need someone sooner or later
Regardless of who you are, at some point in your life you will require the support of another person
Then I've been cold before, but I think I'll change for the better
I've been distant and aloof in the past, but I believe I can improve and become warmer
When I think of all the lonely people looking for someone
There are many people in the world who are also searching for companionship
When I think of all the days and nights I thought I was the only one
There were many times when I felt like I was the only one who was lonely
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
OffTheCharts365
@cbfall --- Thanks for listening. They recorded alot more that was never played on the radio. 'S a pity. Hope you can come listen to more of the Hudson Brothers on the radio station!
OffTheCharts365
@RecordWarped As a teen in the mid-70's, I absolutely loved watching the "Razzle Dazzle Show" on Saturday mornings. Plus, their albums were great as well. Thanks for the comment!
OffTheCharts365
@Jontor11 -- Thanks for the comment! This SHOULD have been a bigger hit since they were big at the time. With zany skits, comedy, singing, their own show - they were on a roll in the mid 70's.
skychuter
this song kicked ass on the radio! I played it on 1260AM WGWR in Asheboro, NC back in 1976...it was part of our playlist and I just loved it! I remember cranking it up in the studio and jammin on it! glad to see this on YouTube!
CB Fall
Cool! I heard of this great group a couple of weeks ago thanks to a YouTube friend of mine!! Awesome song!!
Mike McCann
This SHOULD have been a Top 10 hit. Good melody, great arrangement.
FORGOTTEN OLDIES-NON-SUPER HITS
Totally agree Mike. I know you were very high on it, when it was out, that I had read somewhere.Like your work on WAVZ, WKCI, and for the longest time, SPORTS RADIO WFAN. Stay safe.
Jontor11
I love this song. Great stuff, and it stands the test of time. Why oh why wasn't this a bigger hit? And I don't think many people at all ever heard of Hudson Brothers here in Europe.
OffTheCharts365
@sounds73 Thank for your comment! I've always like the production of the record which separates the instruments very well. Then again, Lambert and Potter produced many hits in the 70's and won several grammys for their work.
darylfan
Count me in as another person who has all of the Hudson Brothers albums!! I was also a teen in the mid-70's and got hooked on them the moment I saw them on the show they did during the summer of 1974. They are still one of my all-time favorite bands! Thanks for posting this video.