The Dolan household was always noted for music, Joe was to be seen in those early days playing the washboard accompanying his sisters' singing in the house.. Indeed it was no surprise that Joe and Ben decided to put a band together and play the local dancehall circuit.
1964-1968:
Joe finished his apprenticeship with the Westmeath Examiner and decided to embark on a fulltime career in the music business. If the Band didn't work out he'd always have his skill to fall back on. The Drifters Showband was formed and Joe was the Guitarist and Lead Singer.
It was 1964, Joe cut his first record an old Del Shannon song called "The Answer To Everything", which answered his prayers by shooting straight to the No.4 spot in the Irish Charts. He was on a roll, hit followed hit, "I Love You More And More Everyday", "My Own Peculiar Way", "Aching Breaking Heart", "Pretty Brown Eyes", "Tar And Cement", "The House With The Whitewashed Gable", "Love Of The Common People", and "The Westmeath Bachelor".
1969-1973:
1969 was the year that Joe had his first International break. Signed to the Pye International Label, and with a song called "Make Me An Island" written by the songwriting duo Hammond and Hazelwood, Joe stormed into the U.K. charts at No.3. The song went to No.1 in no less than 14 countries. One day Joe was in Mullingar having a quiet drink, the next he was appearing on Top Of The Pops. The songs "Teresa", "You're Such A Good Looking Woman", "It Makes No Difference", and "Falling In Love" followed. Though not as successful in the U.K. as "Make Me An Island" these songs were in the Top Ten in Europe and No1's in Ireland. Joe and his eight piece band toured the U.K., Europe, Israel, South America and South Africa promoting the records. In October 1973 Joe met up with Roberto Danova, the Italian Songwriter/Producer who had long admired Joe's singing.
1974-1979:
"Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller" was the first of many hit records written by Roberto Danova and co-writer Peter Yellowstone. Their material proved to be a good link to the Continental Market. "Lady In Blue" won five gold records and sold one million copies, Subsequent hits followed, "Crazy Woman", "I Need You", "Sister Mary", "Sixteen Brothers", "My Love", "You Belong To Me"." Most Wanted Man In The U.S.A.", and "Hush Hush Maria". Sure enough Joe spent hours in the air trying to get to T.V. shows throughout Europe. Sometimes having to hire private planes so that he would make his concerts on time. 1978, Joe Dolan was the first Western Artist to perform in Russia. In those days pre-perestroika, Joe's songs were playing on National Radio and his tapes were being sold as bootlegs on the streets of Moscow.
1980-1990:
For 2 Months Joe appeared as the mainroom act in The Silverbird Hotel in Las Vegas. So successful it was that the following year he did an extended six week run.
In 1981 "More And More"was released followed by "It's You, It's You, It's You" "Come Back Home" "Take Me I'm Yours", "Sometimes When We Touch", "Wait 'Til The Clouds Roll By (Jenny)"
Yet another tour of South Africa, Canada and America followed.
Although his record promotions and concert tours kept Joe away from Ireland a lot, he never forgot his home following. He played the dancehall circuit to capacity audiences regularly.
1990 - 1996:
In the 90¹s, Joe set up his own record label, Gable Records. He also built his own recording studio in Mullingar, making it handier for him to record new material, as fitting time into his busy concert schedule was proving difficult.. The fruits of these sessions were released in 1993. "Ciara" went in to the Top20. He followed with the album "Can't Give Enough".
"I'll Give All My Love To You" and "Endless Magic" were two singles released from the forthcoming Album "Endless Magic".
1997:
The Album "Endless Magic" was a smash hit reaching No.9 in the charts. With this Album, Joe broke another record. He was the only Irish singer ever to have had Top 10 hits in the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.
Following the success of "Endless Magic" came an offer of a contract with E.M.I. Records.
"Good Looking Woman" which had been a huge hit for Joe back in the early seventies was re-released, this time Joe was duetting with.....a turkey. Dustin the Turkey. The song went to No.1.
1998:
In 1998, the critically acclaimed "Joe¹s 90¹s" was released . "Joe¹s 90¹s" was a step in another direction for Joe. It was an album of songs including covers of contemporary artists such as Blur, Oasis, and Pulp. "The Universal", the Blur Song was a massive Top10 hit and the album followed it¹s success.
1999 - 2000:
In 1999, Joe recorded the follow up to "Joe¹s 90¹s", "21st Century Joe". This Album was equally successful, it included songs by David Bowie, U2, REM and Bruce Springsteen.
2004 - 2005:
Today Joe is recouperating after his recent Hip Replacement
February 2006 is the date he hopes to be back at what he does best... second best to this, his other passion... golf is keeping him occupied at the minute.
Joe Dolan died just after 3pm on 26th December 2007 at the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin.
More And More
Joe Dolan Lyrics
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Na na na, you got that look on your face
Na na na, like you wanna go all night
Na na, an' I like that
Ooh na na na, I just want you to know that, uh
Na na na, I ain't got no problem with that
Na na na, just as long as we go to the next level
For as long as your willin' girl
Want you to know that I'm willin' too
An' where you want me to go girl
I'll be willin' to go there for you
If you want me to take my time
Then I'll be willin' to spend the night
All you gotta say is, "Please stay Joe"
An' I will be stayin' as long as you sayin'
More an' more, then after that you want
More an' more, then after that
More an' more, then after that
More, more, I hear you sayin'
More an' more, then after that you want
More an' more, then after that
More an' more, then after that
More, more
Now if you want me to make your love come
I'll be willin' to do anythin'
Even if you want me to kiss places
Then I will be willin' to make you scream
Said I'm down for whatever you say
All you gotta do is speak your mind
Want me here Monday to Monday
Then, baby girl, it's fine as long as you screamin'
More an' more, more, more
More an' more, then after that you want
More an' more, then after that
More, more, I wanna hear you say
More an' more, then after that you want
More an' more, then after that
More an' more, then after that
More, more
Girl, we'll be goin' from the bed to the floor, babe
Then we'll be goin' from the bedroom to the kitchen, babe
Then we'll be goin' from the kitchen to the dinin' room
Then straight to, baby, straight to the livin' room
I'll be takin' you up, takin' you up the stairs, babe
I guarantee, I guarantee I'm 'bout to drive you crazy
We'll be all over the house, we'll be all over the house, babe
As long as your screamin' for me, sayin', "Give me more"
More an' more
More an' more, then after that you want
More an' more, oh baby
More, more, I gotta hear you say
More an' more, more
More an' more, it's about time that I show
More an' more, that I'm not your 'Average Joe'
More, more
All the ladies sing with me
Na na na
Na na na
Na na na
All the ladies sing with me
Na na na
Na na na
Na na na
The lyrics to Joe Dolan's song "More and More" convey a willingness to fulfill the desires of one's lover endlessly. The singer of the song sings to his lover, acknowledging the lustful look on her face and expressing his pleasure in her desire to go all night. He then proceeds to let her know that he is willing to take their lovemaking to the next level in whatever way she desires.
He affirms that he is willing to go wherever she wants him to go and stay as long as she wants him to stay. If she wants him to take his time, sleep over, or kiss her in places that will make her scream, he is ready to do it all. As long as she is screaming out for more, he will continue giving it to her all night long, moving from the bedroom to the kitchen, the dining room, and the living room. All the while, his one desire is to hear her asking for more and more.
The overall intention of the song is clear: to emphasize the willingness of the singer to satisfy his lover's every desire without reservation. The tune is a musical celebration of erotic fulfillment and gives the singer of the song an opportunity to express his unbridled passion to his lover in a way that is both romantic and poetic.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na na, baby
The singer addresses a woman with nonspecific affection.
Na na na, you got that look on your face
The woman's expression implies desire.
Na na na, like you wanna go all night
The woman is expressing her desire for prolonged sexual activity.
Na na, an' I like that
The artist is receptive to the woman's desire.
Ooh na na na, I just want you to know that, uh
The artist expresses a deep yearning for the woman.
Na na na, I ain't got no problem with that
The singer indicates that he is comfortable with the woman's desires.
Just as long as we go to the next level
The singer is willing to take their relationship to a new level.
You know what I'm sayin', check it out
The artist wants to ensure that the woman understands his intentions.
For as long as your willin' girl
The artist will engage in sexual activity as long as the woman is willing.
Want you to know that I'm willin' too
The artist is willing and eager to engage in sexual activity with the woman.
An' where you want me to go girl
The woman has control over where their sexual activity takes place.
I'll be willin' to go there for you
The artist is willing and eager to go wherever the woman desires.
If you want me to take my time
The woman has control over the pace of their sexual activity.
Then I'll be willin' to spend the night
The singer is willing to engage in sexual activity for a prolonged period of time.
All you gotta say is, "Please stay Joe"
The woman has the power to request the singer's presence.
An' I will be stayin' as long as you sayin'
The artist will remain at the woman's request.
More an' more, then after that you want
The woman desires increasingly intense sexual activity.
More, more, I hear you sayin'
The woman's desires are expressed with increasing intensity.
Now if you want me to make your love come
The singer is willing and able to ensure the woman's sexual satisfaction.
I'll be willin' to do anythin'
The artist is eager to fulfill the woman's sexual needs.
Even if you want me to kiss places
The woman may communicate specific desires to the artist.
Then I will be willin' to make you scream
The artist is eager to make the woman vocalize pleasure.
Said I'm down for whatever you say
The singer will accommodate the woman's desires.
All you gotta do is speak your mind
The woman has the power to communicate her desires to the artist.
Want me here Monday to Monday
The woman desires prolonged sexual activity.
Then, baby girl, it's fine as long as you screamin'
The singer desires to please the woman and is driven by her response.
Girl, we'll be goin' from the bed to the floor, babe
The singer and the woman will engage in sexual activity in multiple locations.
Then we'll be goin' from the bedroom to the kitchen, babe
The artist and the woman will engage in sexual activity in multiple rooms of the house.
Then we'll be goin' from the kitchen to the dinin' room
The artist and the woman will engage in sexual activity in multiple areas of the house.
Then straight to, baby, straight to the livin' room
The singer and the woman will engage in sexual activity throughout the entire house.
I'll be takin' you up, takin' you up the stairs, babe
The singer will escort the woman to upstairs bedrooms for sexual activity.
I guarantee, I guarantee I'm 'bout to drive you crazy
The artist is confident in their ability to sexually satisfy the woman.
We'll be all over the house, we'll be all over the house, babe
The artist and the woman will engage in sexual activity in multiple areas of the house.
As long as your screamin' for me, sayin', "Give me more"
The artist is driven by the woman's vocalization of pleasure and desire for more sexual activity.
It's about time that I show
The singer is ready to engage in more intense sexual activity.
More, more, that I'm not your 'Average Joe'
The artist wants to demonstrate his sexual prowess and willingness to satisfy the woman's needs.
All the ladies sing with me
The singer addresses the audience.
Na na na
The singer repeats an undefined phrase.
oh, baby
The singer addresses the woman with additional affection.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joe Dolan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@giselemaroun8914
Who is listening to this song in 2023? Unforgettable Joe RIP
@dorinasassu5421
Me!!!!!!! And I love it!!!!!!!!!!
@dumitrascuclaudiu7097
We are like bouts, passingdown the rivel of life!...
Too bad some of the puppeteers of our days, don't understand this!..
🤔😔
@frankiegrech3953
Me ❤
@carmenserban2971
Me ❤️🖤. România
Super super!! 🖤
@elizabethtobin6894
Me ❤️
@pjcollins1885
Whos listening to this in 2024 what a legend never gets old❤❤❤
@wolfiezane637
There is no one like him the way he sings... And never will be ... What A shame .. He was fantastic... Not one can come near his vocals... What a voice ... Legend... And such a great personality....we were at a few of his concerts... Couldn't believe how good he was... The new shower haven't that voice.... He was totally unique... What a true voice... Miss that guy x... Beautiful singer .
@galwayvintagecollection3401
Legends never die.
Talent can't be faked.
Freedom can't be bought.
Born free and die free.
Gov has no power.
Keep up the frequency.
@karlmartin849
Calm down lad.