The group had three hits: the first and biggest was the nostalgic tune "Those Oldies but Goodies (Remind Me of You)", a #9 Pop and #28 R&B hit in 1961. The follow-up, "Hully Gully Again", hit #54, and subsequent release "Memories of those Oldies but Goodies" Bubbled Under at #101. They also released a full-length album on Del-Fi Records.
The group's live act sometimes included wearing togas on stage. They broke up in 1962, at least partly due to an argument between lead singer Carl Barnett and member David Johnson (who performed the spoken-word portion of "Those Oldies but Goodies") as to which of them was Little Caesar.
Ten Commandments of Love
Little Caesar & The Romans Lyrics
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Thou shalt never love another
(Two) And stand by me all the while
And stand by me all the while
(Three) Take happiness with the heartaches
Take happiness with the heartaches
(Four) And go through life wearing a smile
And go through life wearing a smile
And oh how happy we will be
If we keep the ten commandments of love of love
(Five) Thou should always have faith in me
Thou should always have faith in me
In everything I say and do
In everything I say and do
(Six) Love me with all your heart and soul
Love with all your heart and soul
Until our life on earth is through
Until our life on earth is through
Oh how happy we will be
If we keep the ten commandments of love
Love oh sweet love it's oh oh so grand
You will find since the beginning of time
It has rooted in all the land
(Seven) Come to me when I am lonely
Come to me when I am lonely
(Eight) Kiss me when you hold me tight
Kiss me when you hold me tight
(Nine) Treat me sweet and gentle
Treat me sweet and gentle
(Ten) When we say goodnight
An' oh how happy we will be
If we keep the ten commandments of love
Oh how happy we will be
If we keep the ten commandments of
Woo-woo-woo ah-ah-ah woo-hoo-hoo
The ten commandments of love
The song Ten Commandments of Love by Little Caesar & The Romans is a beautiful love song that provides ten tenets or commandments to a loving couple. The ten commandments represent ten essential elements that are necessary for a happy and healthy relationship. The first commandment, “Thou shalt never love another,” represents the importance of fidelity in a relationship. The second commandment “And stand by me all the while,” is about placing trust in each other and standing by your partner through all of life’s ups and downs. The third commandment, “Take happiness with the heartaches,” asks lovers to stick together even when things are hard. The fourth commandment “And go through life wearing a smile,” encourages couples to be optimistic, even when times are tough.
The fifth commandment, “Thou should always have faith in me,” emphasizes the need for faith in a relationship. The sixth commandment, “Love me with all your heart and soul,” asks for wholehearted love from each partner until death do them part. The seventh commandment, “Come to me when I am lonely,” tells couples that they should be there for one another in both good and lonely times. The eighth commandment, “Kiss me when you hold me tight,” suggests the importance of physical connection in relationships. The ninth commandment, “Treat me sweet and gentle,” is an expression of love, care, and compassion that are vital in a healthy relationship. Finally, the tenth commandment, “When we say goodnight,” signals the importance of keeping communication going, and ending the day well.
The song is essentially a pledge of love, with every commandment strengthening the bond between the two people. Love and happiness are the ultimate goals, and if both parties keep these ten commandments of love, they will undoubtedly achieve their quest for an ever-lasting love story.
Line by Line Meaning
Thou shalt never love another
Promise me that you will never love someone else.
And stand by me all the while
Stay with me always, through thick and thin.
Take happiness with the heartaches
Accept the good and the bad moments in life together.
And go through life wearing a smile
Always keep a positive outlook and face life with a smile.
Thou should always have faith in me
Believe in me and trust that I will always do my best for us.
In everything I say and do
Trust that my words and actions are honest and true.
Love me with all your heart and soul
Love me with all of your being, until the end of our time.
Until our life on earth is through
Love me until we pass away from this world.
Come to me when I am lonely
Be there for me when I feel lonely and in need of comfort.
Kiss me when you hold me tight
Show me affection through physical touch while we embrace.
Treat me sweet and gentle
Be kind and gentle to me, always treating me with love and respect.
When we say goodnight
End each day with love and respect for one another.
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Written by: MARSHALL PAUL
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Teresa Carella
nice version