The Bell family legacy extended from Philly to Seattle when Thom Bell, LeRoy's uncle and third member of Mighty Three Music (along with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff), opened up the west coast offices of Mighty Three Music in the late 70's. As a young staff writer, LeRoy teamed up with Casey James and wrote songs that would be recorded by The Spinners, The O'Jays, The Temptations, Rita Marley and most notably Elton John.
In the late 70's Elton John discovered LeRoy and quickly became a fan of his song writing - recording two of his songs. Elton's recording of Bell's song "Mama Can't Buy Me Love," from the "Thom Bell Sessions," went to #9 pop, #36 R&B, and #1 Adult/Contemporary in the fall of 1979 - earning Elton a Grammy Nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. That same year, Bell and James had their own million-seller with "Livin' It Up (Friday Night)" on A&M Records.
2003 brought new life for LeRoy as the Fat Boy Slim mix of Elton's "Are you Ready For Love," (composed by Bell) reached #1 in England and most of Europe. LeRoy reinvented himself emerging as a singer/songwriter releasing the acclaimed EP "Spending Time" on his own label, Martez Music Group. After "Spending Time" sold over 15,000 copies, he released "Two Sides to Every Story" and his career was officially re-born.
LeRoy Bell's "Only Friends" (his band), features Terry Morgan on bass who has played with Dee Daniels, Pat Wright & The Total Experience Gospel Choir, Dave Lewis, Thelma Houston and others. The mighty force on drums features Davis Martin, formerly of the band, Maktub.
Voodoo
LeRoy Bell Lyrics
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yg slalu mengelora
sampaikan salam ku utk dia
yg bangkitkan jiwa
sampaikan salam ku utk dia aa
smoga tuhan satukan kita selalu bersama
The lyrics to LeRoy Bell's song Voodoo seem to be expressing a desire for a special connection between two individuals that is characterized by intense emotions. The opening line translates to "will there be a feeling created between us that always makes us restless?" This line sets the tone for the song, suggesting that there may be an intense attraction or chemistry between two people that is difficult to ignore.
The next line "pass on my greetings to her, who awakens my spirit" indicates that this feeling is likely being driven by one particular person who is able to bring out the best in the singer. The final line repeats the message of the second line and adds "may God always unite us together." Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a passionate connection that the singer hopes will endure.
Line by Line Meaning
akankah tercipta rasa antara kita
Is there a chance that a feeling may arise between us?
yg slalu mengelora
One that is always turbulent.
sampaikan salam ku utk dia
Send my regards to the one
yg bangkitkan jiwa
Who revives my spirit.
sampaikan salam ku utk dia aa
Send my regards to the one, oh.
smoga tuhan satukan kita selalu bersama
May God keep us together always.
Contributed by Adalyn L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.