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.
Those Oldies But Goodies
Little Caesar & The Romans Lyrics
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The songs of the past bring back memories of you
I always remember the first night we met
The songs they were playing I never will forget
I always will treasure them so close to my heart
They always will haunt me although we're apart
Each time that I hear them a tear's bound to fall
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The songs of the past bring back memories of you
Forever they will haunt me but what can I do?
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
(Oldies but goodies reminds me of you)
Yes, dear, they are playin' our songs.
And they will always remain our songs
And each time you hear them, I hope you, too, will cherish the wonderful
Memories that our love once knew.
For these songs are just a symbol of the
Love that I had for you.
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The songs of the past bring back memories of you
Forever they will haunt me but what can I do?
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
(Oldies but goodies reminds me of you)
The lyrics of Little Caesar & The Romans's song "Those Oldies But Goodies" are a testament to the enduring power of music to evoke memories and emotions. The lines "Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you, the songs of the past bring back memories of you" express the nostalgia that the singer feels when hearing classic songs that remind them of someone they love. The lyrics describe the first night the singer and their loved one met, and how the songs that were playing that night have become inseparable from their memories of that special time.
The singer treasures these memories close to their heart, but they also bring sadness and longing because they are now apart from their loved one. The chorus repeats the refrain that those old songs will always remind them of their love, and that they will always cherish the memories even though they bring tears to their eyes. The final lines express a hope that their loved one also listens to these songs and remembers the love they once shared.
Overall, the lyrics of "Those Oldies But Goodies" are a poignant tribute to the power of music to evoke memories and emotions, particularly when it comes to matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The songs from the past always bring back memories of you
The songs of the past bring back memories of you
I remember the moments we shared together every time I hear our old favourite songs
I always remember the first night we met
I can never forget the very first time we met
The songs they were playing I never will forget
The songs that played on that special night will forever be etched in my memory
I always will treasure them so close to my heart
These songs will always be cherished and held dear to my heart
They always will haunt me although we're apart
Although we are not together, these songs will always evoke emotions inside me
Each time that I hear them a tear's bound to fall
Every time these songs play, they have the power to make me emotional and bring tears to my eyes
For I love those memories that I, I-I recall
I hold these memories close to my heart, and they continue to fill me with love and affection
Forever they will haunt me but what can I do?
These songs will always trigger memories of our time together, and I cannot change that
Yes, dear, they are playin' our songs.
These songs we love so much are playing, my love
And they will always remain our songs
These songs will always be ours and will forever remind us of our love
And each time you hear them, I hope you, too, will cherish the wonderful Memories that our love once knew.
I hope these songs bring the same cherished memories to you as they do to me.
For these songs are just a symbol of the Love that I had for you.
These songs are just a representation of the deep love that I had for you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HY ZARET, SAMMY CAHN, SAUL CHAPLIN
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@chatadaroach3036
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The songs of the past bring back memories of you
I always remember the first night we met
The songs they were playing I never will forget
I always will treasure them so close to my heart
They always will haunt me although we're apart
Each time that I hear them a tear's bound to fall
For I love those memories that I, I-I recall
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The songs of the past bring back memories of you
Forever they will haunt me but what can I do?
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
(Oldies but goodies reminds me of you)
Yes, dear, they are playin' our songs.
And they will always remain our songs
And each time you hear them, I hope you, too, will cherish the wonderful
Memories that our love once knew.
For these songs are just a symbol of the
Love that I had for you.
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The songs of the past bring back memories of you
Forever they will haunt me but what can I do?
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
(Oldies but goodies reminds me of you)
@sharonrobinson9140
I’m 72, grew up on the best music there will ever be, and feel so blessed as I danced to this song many times, wonderful memories!💕💕💕
@fcuringa-harris5389
My brother Nick Curinga and his friend Paul Politti were high school students when they wrote this song in 1961. They are both still alive. I was only 6 years old. I remember my brother and LIttle Cesar and the Romans getting ready for Bandstand. The song was running neck and neck on KHJ and KRLA with a song called Im Sorry. Great memories.
@brucehamby7238
Cool memories.
@anitasanchez4899
What a great memory for you! 🎵
@victoriamgarza3017
❤❤❤ wow 🤩 thank you for sharing
@desireefierro7695
Rest in peace grandpa i love you❤
@davidwest951
Ooo wassup mami
@ericornelas33
Rest in peace to your grampa
@13stlokostroopin54
Simon lost my grandpa too fly high abuelo May your abuelo Rest In Peace too
@toxic7989
rip lil bozo