They did this for about eighteen months, by which time Ted suggested that Julie should go solo and took her to see Johnny Franz at Philips Records (now Phonogram). Johnny immediately said that he was going to sign her up and in April of 1964 she signed a five-year agreement.
Her first record, 'It's Magic' introduced her to radio and TV stations. Her second record, 'The Wedding', was a worldwide number one and has sold in the region of 15 million copies to date . . . and is still selling. Of course, this opened up the world to her and she has been touring ever since.
With the success of her first hit she was in demand to appear on television shows. She appeared as a guest artiste in every major show, such as 'Sunday Night At The Palladium' in the early days and guested with Tom Jones, Roy Orbison, Benny Hill, Tommy Cooper and many other superstars. Julie has also presented music shows for the BBC and continued to be a regular on our screens.
Subsequently, she had three more hits 'Like A Child', 'Hawaiian Wedding' and 'In My Room'.
Julie appeared for a staggering eleven times at the 'Talk of The Town' in London, not to mention many times at the Savoy Hotel, which used to have cabaret. She also had a record breaking three-week season at 'The Green Room' and also the 'Pizza On The Park'. Twenty four tours of Australia including concerts and television. Julie has also presented her own TV Specials in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Portugal, Holland & Spain.
She also appeared in Hong Kong in May 1998 before the "take-over" and then at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok, for two gala shows. Although she is also kept very busy with corporate appearances in all the London hotels and prestige venues around the world, Julie has also performed at many royal shows for the Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Margaret, Diana Princess of Wales, The Duke of Kent and the Duke of York, and has appeared several times at Buckingham Palace.
In addition to performing in the UK, Julie's talents are in constant demand throughout the world. Australia, America, Canada, The Far East, Middle East, Spain, Italy and the South of France are just some of the countries that have enjoyed her talents. The 'Sporting Club' in Monte Carlo is without doubt the most prestigious venue in the world and Julie has been repeatedly booked there following such stars as Frank Sinatra, Shirley Bassey and many other top celebrities. In fact she was presented with a silver cup for the best show in 15 years! Another part of her busy working life are regular performances on some of the world's luxury liners.
Julie was very proud to have been made a Freeman of the City of London for all her charity work involvement with Variety Club of Great Britain, Grand Order of Lady Ratlings, Stars Organisation for Spastics and many others.
Known not only for her superb singing, but also for her outstanding looks and personality, all of which are matched by her stunning clothes, Julie continues to delight and excite her audiences both at home and abroad, be it in the Concert Hall or the Cabaret Room.
NEWSFLASH
Julie was invited to Buckingham Palace on July 22nd to a garden party for the 'Not Forgotten Society' which honours our military through the ages and right up to the current war in Iraq. She was very proud to be invited for the fourth year.
On July 11th Julie performed at the Theatre Royal Windsor in the presence of H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh in aid of the Prince Philip Trust Fund, along with a host of stars including Englebert Humperdinck and Joe Pasquale. Julie received a standing ovation. It was a fantastic night.
LIVE REVIEWS
September 24th, The Radlett Centre, Hertfordshire
'This show is perhaps outside the usual remit of Crescendo, which is essentially a jazz magazine. However, it was nice to get reacquainted with a singer who came from a big band background, when the bands were regularly on the BBC as a matter of course.
Julie Rogers was the featured vocalist with trumpeter Teddy Foster's band, and later, toured all the American air bases in Europe with Ted in a double act after the fashion of Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Julie will be touring Australia for the twenty third time in November and has kept a busy international schedule since her dance band days.
At the Radlett Centre, she was accompanied by the Phil Phillips Quartet, and gave the full house a terrific evening of standards, show tunes and a touch of jazz. The quartet played a brief opener, and Phil introduced) Julie who sashayed on stage, wowing the celebrity strewn audience with her dazzling looks and big smile. Like our editor, Dennis Matthews, The Stars Organisation For Spastics, and many others. The show, Produced by husband, Michael Black, was well paced, nicely varied, and at all times looked good because of Julie. The rapport between singer and her musicians was first class, and with Phil directing from keyboards, the quartet comprised Dean Morris (drums), Keith Goddard (bass), and Pete Callard (guitar). Phil Phillips did a splendid job and the audience were treated to an outstanding singer who is also an all round entertainer, with a keen sense of humour. Julie came on for the second half in a stunning costume change, and carried on in total command of both microphone and stage. She moves well and had the crowd in stitches with three wicked impersonations of Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey, and an outrageous Lena Horne. Inevitably, she included her big number one hit 'The Wedding', beautifully done, and in summary, we spent two hours in the company of an outstanding performer at the top of her profession. A fine singer, with a good feel for the lyrics and meanings of all her songs, which was just as well with her brother-in-law, lyricist Don Black sitting near the front! The experience of those big hand days shone through, and the star was rewarded with a thoroughly deserved standing ovation. Most enjoyable evening. Television producers should consider finding spots for performers with real talent like Julie Rogers. It would make a nice change from all those juvenile singing strippers.
The Love of a Boy
Julie Rogers Lyrics
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Can change a girl,
Into a woman.
(Woman... a woman)
I know that it's true.
My love for you,
Made me a woman.
Young and afraid,
You came to me,
And you gave me love.
What a difference you made.
The love of a boy,
Can change a girl,
Into a woman.
(Woman... a woman)
With just one caress,
Your tenderness,
Made me a woman
Made me a woman in love
Faithful and true.
Love burning deep in my heart and soul
And it's only for you
My true ooo love.
Woah, oh oh, oh oh
Woah, oh oh, oh oh
The song "The Love of a Boy" by Julie Rogers is a celebration of the transformation that occurs when a girl falls in love with a boy. The lyrics describe how love can change a girl into a woman, and how one person's tenderness and care can make a profound difference in someone's life.
The first two verses of the song set the stage, with the singer describing how she was once just a young, scared girl before falling in love with the boy in question. The third verse is where the transformation takes place, as the singer sings about how the boy's love and tenderness made her a woman. The chorus repeats the central message, emphasizing how the love of a boy has the power to change someone's life and make them a better, stronger version of themselves.
While the lyrics are fairly straightforward, there are a few interesting aspects of the song worth noting. For one, "The Love of a Boy" was written by Mark Barkan and Ben Raleigh, who were among the era's most prolific songwriters. Barkan and Raleigh penned hits for artists like Lesley Gore and Dionne Warwick in addition to Julie Rogers, and were especially known for their "girl group" songs.
Another interesting fact about "The Love of a Boy" is that it was a bigger hit in the UK than it was in the US. The song reached #49 on the US Billboard charts in 1964, but made it all the way to #6 in the UK. Julie Rogers had a number of other hits in the UK as well, including "Like a Child" and "Hawaiian Wedding Song."
As for the chords, the opening chords to "The Love of a Boy" are as follows:
C - G - Am - F
C - G - Am - F
The rest of the song uses variations on these chords, with a few additional chords thrown in for the bridge.
Line by Line Meaning
The love of a boy,
A boy's love has the power to transform a girl's life.
Can change a girl,
It can change the way she lives, thinks, and perceives things.
Into a woman.
It can turn her into a matured and responsible person.
(Woman... a woman)
This change is significant enough to make her feel like a different person altogether.
I know that it's true.
The artist of the song believes in the transformative power of love.
My love for you,
The focus of this transformation is the person who inspired this love.
Made me a woman.
Her love has helped her grow and mature as a person.
Once I was only a girl,
Before this love, she was inexperienced, immature and lacked confidence.
Young and afraid,
She was probably scared of taking risks and unable to make decisions.
You came to me,
The boy brought the love and support to push her out of her comfort zone.
And you gave me love.
Through his care, she learned how to give and receive love.
What a difference you made.
The boy's love impacted her life positively, and she is grateful for it.
With just one caress,
A simple act of affection from the boy was enough to cause a significant transition.
Your tenderness,
The gentle and caring way the boy treated her transformed her life.
Made me a woman
The boy's love and care made her grow in ways that made her feel matured and responsible.
Made me a woman in love
But the impact of the boy's love was not just on her character development but feelings as well.
Faithful and true.
Her love for the boy is genuine and loyal.
Love burning deep in my heart and soul
Her feelings for the boy are intense and deeply rooted.
And it's only for you
She has given her heart to the boy entirely.
My true ooo love.
She proclaims that her love for the boy is real and enduring.
Woah, oh oh, oh oh
The repetition of this line shows the depth and intensity of the artist's emotions.
Woah, oh oh, oh oh
The repetition of this line shows the depth and intensity of the artist's emotions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
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@elissaschornstein9399
Beautiful voice, beautiful Lady, and a great song.❤
@juanfurtadolacerda4594
Bella Voz, linda interpretação ,,,, Brasil
@girasol5998
ESECUZIONE IMPECCABILE DI QUESTO BRANO ROMANTICO E PIENO DI SENTIMENTO....BRAVA 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@石川良子-t5y
この曲と歌手の声と表現力が素晴らしく忘れない曲になりました❤🎉
@waynedunn1108
Her song the wedding came up so i listened so glad to have found julie here on youtube im forever discovering great singers and 50 s and 60 s girl groups and recording them on to mp3
@jamesunborn
her interpretations are so great. I feel so lucky to have found these recordings.
@Duoja633
Bring back so lovely memories❤️
@sharonhall4665
Love that song. Love her voice
@wareidav
Beautiful and so powerful Stunning arrangement
@pramelall1599
Brilliantly sung and lyrics is magic