Morris was classically trained on piano. He formed a rock and roll group called The Firecrests while a student at Birkenhead School, and served as lead vocalist; they recorded the songs "That'll Be the Day", "I Knew From the Start", and "Party", but were strictly a local attraction. He signed to Pye Records as a solo artist under the name Lance Fortune, and released four singles, two of which became hits in the UK Singles Chart in 1960. While signed to Pye, he was managed by Larry Parnes, who had come up with the name Lance Fortune. In April 1960, Fortune and Jerry Keller replaced the late Eddie Cochran on Gene Vincent's then current UK tour.
After Fortune's fame dried up, Parnes re-used the name Lance Fortune for Clive Powell, who later saw success under the name Georgie Fame. Later in the 1960s, Fortune joined a group called The Staggerlees.
Be Mine
Lance Fortune Lyrics
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Try to show you just what bliss is
Then fulfil all of your wishes
Would you be willing to be mine?
If I always dreamed about you
Said that I could never doubt you
Couldn't ever live without you
Oh my baby, honey baby
Don't say maybe, please
Say that we can be together
Promise you will leave me never
Know my love is yours forever
If you will just be mine
Oh my baby, honey baby
Don't say maybe, please
Say that we can be together
Promise you will leave me never
Know my love is yours forever
If you will just be mine
If you will just say you'll be mine
The lyrics to Lance Fortune's song "Be Mine" are a sweet and innocent plea to the object of the singer's affection. He begins by asking if his constant desire for her kisses and his efforts to bring her joy would be enough for her to want to be with him. He follows up by stating that he dreams about her and can never doubt or live without her, and wonders if that would be enough for her to accept his affections. Finally, he implores her to promise that they can be together, that she will never leave him, and that his love will be hers forever.
The lyrics of this song capture the innocence and simplicity of young love. The singer is simply stating his desire for the woman and hoping that his efforts and feelings will be reciprocated. There is no grand gesture or over-the-top romantic language, just an honest expression of affection. The song also has a catchy and upbeat melody that adds to the overall charm of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
If I always want you kisses
If I always desire your affection
Try to show you just what bliss is
Attempt to demonstrate the joy and happiness you bring me
Then fulfil all of your wishes
Satisfy all of your desires
Would you be willing to be mine?
Would you be open to being in a relationship with me?
If I always dreamed about you
If I constantly fantasized about you
Said that I could never doubt you
Expressed that I have complete faith in you
Couldn't ever live without you
Cannot imagine a life without you
Would you say you'd be mine.
Would you agree to be in a relationship with me?
Oh my baby, honey baby
Term of endearment for someone I care deeply about
Don't say maybe, please
Don't be unsure or ambiguous in your response
Say that we can be together
Affirm that we can have a romantic relationship
Promise you will leave me never
Vow to never abandon me
Know my love is yours forever
Understand that my love for you is eternal
If you will just be mine
If you agree to be in a romantic relationship with me
If you will just say you'll be mine
If you simply state that you're willing to be in a relationship with me
Contributed by Owen I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@billscott4080
1960
.great..times..
@joline2730
I heard this and ran out and bought it ‼️ played it non-stop for a few months 😁😁 ~ Arh ... thoses days are long gone ... 💚💚
@joline2730
TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND VIEWS ‼️‼️💯💯🇬🇧🇬🇧
@davidwalsh3439
A very special record very much overlooked by music stations
@garyssmith4559
This with the 'pre Bond' John Barry pizzicato arrangement was recorded before 'What do You Want' by Adam Faith.
'Want' in which Barry had also designed a pizzicato arrangement was released before 'Be Mine' hence the accusations of being a knock off.
Barry may well have 'borrowed' from Don Costa's pizzicato arrangements for some of Buddy Holly's recordings .
In 1963, Robert Mersey designed a pizzicato arrangement for 'Can't Get Used to Losing You' which was a megahit for Andy Williams.
@WOODBINEXX
nice to hear in stereo thanks
@joline2730
Wiki says Christopher Morris - still alive !! Love this song, thanks for putting it on.
@mikecorrie123
would love a radi interview/ mike zodiac allfm 96.9
@soulman4692
Have heard it today on Rockabilly-Radio...!!!
@_rippy_bits
how has this never been on an episode of spongebob