After being a member of the amateur group Dramatis Personae while still at school, Jona started in the music business as a session pianist, before joining the cult pub rock band, Brett Marvin & the Thunderbolts, in the late 1960s. The group was a popular live act for several years, but their only mainstream hit single was "Seaside Shuffle" in 1972, released under the one-off nom de disque Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs. Borrowing heavily from Mungo Jerry's 1970 chart-topper "In The Summertime," "Seaside Shuffle" was an unashamedly commercial disc quite at odds with the Thunderbolts' usual style, but reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart.
However, Lewie looked likely to remain a one-hit wonder until he was signed up by Stiff Records in 1977. Following appearances on the Stiff package tours, he finally scored a solo hit in 1980 with the humorous synthpop number, "You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties,"which made the British Top 20. Although his next single "Big Shot - Momentarily" failed to make any impact, by the end of the year he was back in the charts with what became his biggest (and, to date, last) UK hit, "Stop The Cavalry." He was, however, to reach No. 2 on the Australian charts in 1981 with "Louise (We Get It Right)"
Although now one of Britain's (and, incidentally, Germany's) most familiar Christmas singles, "Stop The Cavalry" was not originally intended as a Christmas song – it was released in late November after the record company spotted the line referring to the festival: "I wish I was at home, for Christmas," Not only this, but the specific style of the brass instruments and bells in the chorus are very noticeable as a Christmas style theme.
Lewie has since been able to live comfortably on the continuing proceeds which Christmas airplay of "Stop The Cavalry" has annually brought him, as well as the proceeds from some wise property investments.
The tune and style of "Stop The Cavalry" was later parodied for a series of catchy and humorous TV adverts for John Smith's beer.
In December 2005, Jona was recruited by Channel 4 to record a new Christmas record with other old stars who had Christmas hits, on Bring Back The Christmas Number One.
Louise
Jona Lewie Lyrics
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Never need for complaining
You got a lot of understanding
Oh baby, you are amazing
And I like you a lot 'cause you do not make me are you-un
You're the best I ever had 'cause you take me as I co-ome
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh La
I feel fine, got no sorrow
Why can't I wait for tomorrow
When I'm seein' my girl and we are gonna go on the town
I'm gonna hold her hands and look at her and shout
You're the one I like 'cause we get it right
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you, Lola
We get it right - get it all right
Oh-oh-oh, I hope it never goes wro-ong
'Cause we get it, 'cause we get it - ah, 'cause we get it right
We're in the groove (yeah) when we go out
(Ooh) show her off to my friends and crowd
And at the palindrome when we dance and have some drinks
And then she puts her arms around me and says that she loves me-ee
You're the one I like
'Cause we get it, 'cause we get it - ooh-ah-ooh-ooh, 'cause we get it right
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you
The lyrics to Jona Lewie's song "Louise" are a declaration of love and admiration to the titular character, Louise. The singer describes how Louise never keeps him waiting and how she always understands him without him having to complain. He emphasizes that he likes her because she accepts him as he is, and that he has never met anyone better than her.
The singer also expresses his joy and contentment with life when he thinks about Louise, and how he is eagerly looking forward to seeing her again. He talks about how they always get everything right, and how he hopes that nothing will ever go wrong between them. He further speaks of how he loves to show her off to his friends and how she puts her arms around him and tells him she loves him.
Overall, the song portrays a love that is blissful and carefree, where the singer feels accepted and loved, and where everything just falls into place. The repeated chorus of "Louise, I love you" underscores the sincerity of his feelings towards her.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you never keep me waiting
I appreciate that you always show up on time and I never have to wait for you
Never need for complaining
I never have any reason to complain about your behavior or actions
You got a lot of understanding
You are empathetic and able to see things from my perspective
Oh baby, you are amazing
I think you are an incredible person and partner
And I like you a lot 'cause you do not make me are you-un
I appreciate that you do not make me feel uneasy or uncertain in our relationship
You're the best I ever had 'cause you take me as I co-ome
You are the best partner I have ever had because you accept me as I am
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
I am expressing my love and affection for Louise
I feel fine, got no sorrow
I am happy and content with my life
Why can't I wait for tomorrow
I am excited and looking forward to spending time with my partner tomorrow
When I'm seein' my girl and we are gonna go on the town
I am excited to go out with my partner and have a good time together
I'm gonna hold her hands and look at her and shout
I am expressing my joy and love for my partner by holding her and shouting
You're the one I like 'cause we get it right
I love you because we have a good relationship and we get things right
We get it right - get it all right
We have a great relationship and always get things right
Oh-oh-oh, I hope it never goes wro-ong
I hope our relationship never goes wrong or ends
'Cause we get it, 'cause we get it - ah, 'cause we get it right
We have a great relationship because we always get things right
We're in the groove (yeah) when we go out
We are in sync and have a great time when we go out together
(Ooh) show her off to my friends and crowd
I am proud of my partner and enjoy showing her off to others
And at the palindrome when we dance and have some drinks
We have fun together when we dance and have drinks
And then she puts her arms around me and says that she loves me-ee
My partner expresses her love for me by hugging me and saying she loves me
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
I am expressing my love and affection for Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you, Lola
This is a misheard lyric and does not relate to the song's overall meaning or message.
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
I am expressing my love and affection for Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
I am expressing my love and affection for Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you
I am expressing my love and affection for Louise
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONA LEWIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marciasedaka2707
Oh, you never keep me waiting
never need for complaining
you got a lot of understanding
oh baby, you are amazing
and I like you a lot 'cause you do not make me ru-un
you're the best I ever had 'cause you take me as I co-ome
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise - Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise - Louise, I love you, I love you, oh La
I feel fine, got no sorrow
why can't I wait for tomorrow
when I'm seein' my girl and we are gonna go on the town
I'm gonna hold her hands and look at her and shout
you're the one I like 'cause we get it right
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise - Louise, I love you, I love you, Lola
We get it right - get it all right
Oh-oh-oh, I hope it never goes wro-ong!
'Cause we get it, 'cause we get it - ah, 'cause we get it right
We're in the groove (yeah) when we go out
(Ooh) show her off to my friends and crowd
and at the palindrome when we dance and have some drinks
and then she puts her arms around me and says that she loves me-ee
you're the one I like
'cause we get it, 'cause we get it - ooh-ah-ooh-ooh, 'cause we get it right
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise - Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise - Louise, I love you, I love you, oh Louise
Louise, I love you, I love you [fade]
@alanburge4798
Such an awesome classic catchy pop song that never ever loses its charm. Brilliant.
@NormAppleton
Sounds better now than it did then
@infiniteinspiration1628
I love this song but I'm biased 😅😅😅😅😅❤❤❤❤
@dallaslane1355
Your on the money here in 2023
@infiniteinspiration1628
@@dallaslane1355 yesss🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
@catey62
Back when we had decent music. so good we have Youtube to watch the old favourites.
@9641roger
A great song from one of our most criminally under rated singer/songwriter/musicians
@cosmicsprings8690
Roger Sayer you say 5hat about all your ladies ✨✨✨🤭😮😲😂🤣😂✨✨
@infiniteinspiration1628
Agree ❤❤❤😂😂😂and I'm biased
@yossarian6799
This hit #1 on South Africa's Springbok Chart in 1981. It was my Standard 6 year at Pinelands High School in Cape Town.