In 1976 they represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest with the Ralph Siegel title "Sing Sang Song." Les Humphries performed a mix of popular music and gospel covers and had some success in Europe with this approach. Two of their earliest and best known hits were "Mama Loo" (1973), and "Mexico" (1972) which was based on the 1960 Johnny Horton country hit "The Battle of New Orleans".
Additional members included Leslie Mándoki (also of Dschinghis Khan) and Inga Rumpf, who likewise work today as solo artists and producers. Liz Mitchell was later front woman with Boney M. John Lawton also sang for the German progressive/hard rock band Lucifer's Friend and would go on to be the frontman for Uriah Heep. The Les Humphries Singers dissolved at the end of the 1970's, after Humphries had left due to tax liabilities to his English homeland
Carnival
Les Humphries Singers Lyrics
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California
California
good bye
Let's go down to California
listen girl
I wanna warn you
AII the guys and girls are doing things
wo wo wo wo
California hear me calling
late at night or early morning
You've got all the answers to the questions
And the things I'd like to know
California
California
Going to California
going to California
going to California.
California
California
California
good bye
Let's go down to California
you won't ever catch pneumonia
California sunshine king
of good old westcoast
surfing USA
Hey
hey
hey
hey
California
I ain't greaving
I can laugh 'cause I ain't leaving
Every time I wake up it's a cloudless sky
another sunny day
California
California
Going to California
going to California
going to California.
California
California
California
good bye
Let's go down to California
reason why I telephoned ya.
I just had enough of New York City
New York City had to go
wo wo wo wo
California hear me calling
late at night or early morning
You're the one that puts a smile upon my face
Whenever I am low.
California
California
California
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The lyrics of Les Humphries Singers' song "Carnival" are about the desire to escape to California, where the good times never seem to stop. The song suggests that all the interesting things are happening in California, and that it's the place where people can live out their wildest dreams. The repetition of the word "California" emphasizes the longing to be there, and the upbeat, rhythmic melody encourages listeners to dance and sing along.
The chorus of the song is particularly catchy, with the lyrics "Going to California, going to California, going to California" repeated throughout, creating a sense of excitement about the idea of finally making the journey. The song also references the famous California beach culture, with the line "surfing USA" expressing the freedom and fun associated with being by the ocean.
Overall, "Carnival" is a celebration of California as a place to let go of inhibitions and enjoy life to the fullest. The song captures the carefree, optimistic spirit of the 1970s, and remains a beloved anthem to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
California
The place where the singer wants to go
California
The place where the singer wants to go
California
The place where the singer wants to go
good bye
Saying goodbye to wherever the singer is currently
Let's go down to California
Inviting someone to go with the singer to California
listen girl
Getting someone's attention to tell them something important
I wanna warn you
The singer wants to caution the person they're talking to about something
All the guys and girls are doing things
People in California are doing new and exciting things that the singer wishes they had thought of before
We should have thought of long ago
Reflecting on the missed opportunities and wishing they had made different choices earlier
wo wo wo wo
Sound effects without clear meaning
California hear me calling
The singer is calling out to California as their desired destination
late at night or early morning
Regardles of time, the singer wants to go to California
You've got all the answers to the questions
California is the place where the singer believes they will find the answers to their questions
And the things I'd like to know
More of the singer's curiosity that California answers
Going to California
Repetition of the first few lines
going to California
Repetition of the first few lines
going to California.
Repetition of the first few lines
California good bye
Leaving wherever the singer is currently to go to California instead
Let's go down to California
Asking someone to come with to California
you won't ever catch pneumonia
California is a place of good health and well-being
California sunshine king of good old west coast surfing USA
A an attempt in expressing the way California is best known (sunny weather, west coast, surfing)
Hey hey
Sound effects with no clear meaning
hey hey
Sound effects with no clear meaning
California I ain't greaving
The singer is not feeling down because they're about to go to California
I can laugh 'cause I ain't leaving
The singer is laughing because they're about to leave for California
Every time I wake up it's a cloudless sky
The singer loves how the weather is always great in California
another sunny day
Another beautiful day in California
California good-bye
Leaving wherever the singer is to go to California instead
Let's go down to California
Invitation to join singer on trip to California
reason why I telephoned ya.
The reason why the singer called someone is to talk about going to California
I just had enough of New York City
The singer is tired of New York City and wants to leave
New York City had to go
The singer made a decision to leave New York City and go to California
California hear me calling
The singer is calling out to California as their desired destination
late at night or early morning
Regardless of time, the singer wants to go to California
You're the one that puts a smile upon my face
California makes the singer happy and puts a smile on their face
Whenever I am low.
Whenever the singer is feeling down, California makes them feel better
California
Repeating the theme of wanting to go to California
California
Repeating the theme of wanting to go to California
California
Repeating the theme of wanting to go to California.
Contributed by Mia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maraluciaduclosduclos7496
Muita saudade desta linda geração e deixa muitas alegrias para o passado. Lindíssimo grupo.
@TheMartinaLang
Das waren die 70er Jahre, ein buntes Jahrzehnt mit viel guter Musik.
@klauskarnath2935
Die 70er hatten generell ein unerschöpfliches Repoirtare an High Performance Musik aber die L.H.S. waren als Gospel Gruppe überragend gut...die Gruppe zählte Nicht der einzelne Sänger...und das Ergebnis ergibt sich aus der Harmonie des Ganzen
@freeop100
Since 1970, the most cheerful band in the world: I'm crazy for them. Love forever!
@janahavapa3632
💯!!!
@walterturchiarolo1775
Avevo 16 anni e adoravo questo gruppo,ho comprato tutti i loro dischi
@brigittegogg9145
Ein Stück Jugend kehrt zurück 🎤🥰😘😁
@kallemayer3925
Gefällt mir heute noch.
@klauskarnath8233
Da war ich gerade 11 Jahre wie der Song rauskam...die L.H.S.unbestritten die Verkörperung der 70er...High Performance...
@synesthetic857
Puppa jumpscaring Linda at 1.21😂 so cute