Raised in Bernie, Missouri where he attended Bernie High School, Felts was discovered during a talent show at the school. He had been encouraged to participate in the show by some of his classmates, and it just so happened that a talent agent was attending the performance at the time.
Felts recorded his first single "Kiss-a Me Baby" at the age of 16, and his career skyrocketed with the help of Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash. He went on to release such songs as "Lonely Teardrops" and "Pink And Black Days", but it wasn't until the 1970s when he began enjoying success on a national level as a country singer.
His first major hit came in 1973, with a cover of Dobie Gray's "Drift Away". Felts' version — No. 8 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart in September 1973 — was mid-tempo country compared to Gray's blues version. The follow-up single, "All in the Name of Love," just missed hitting the top 10 in December 1973.
Felts continued to enjoy modest success during the next year and a half, when he signed with ABC-Dot Records in 1975. That year, he enjoyed his biggest hit: "Reconsider Me," which showcased his falsetto and high tenor. The song reached No. 2 that August, and was 1975's second-biggest country hit of the year[1].
Felts, who became known to fans as "Narvel the Marvel," continued to enjoy success throughout the 1970s. Included in his streak of hits was a remake of "Lonely Teardrops," which became his last top 10 hit in the summer of 1976; and a cover of Willie Nelson's "Funny How Time Slips Away."
Narvel Felts pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Honey Love
Narvel Felts Lyrics
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I need it when the day is done
I need it 'cause it's so much fun
I need your
(Love me, love me, love me, love me, love)
(Love me, love me, love me, love me, love)
(Love me, love me, love me, love me, love)
I'm gonna get it when the lights are low
I'm gonna get it just before I go
I'll get it 'cause I love you so
I'm a little rushed to get some
(Love me, love me, love me, love me, love)
(Love me, love me, love me, love me, love)
(Love me, love me, love me, love me, love)
I need your
Now throw your arms around me
Pretend that it's a lovey-dove
Now you squeeze, ah-squeeze, squeeze, ah-ooh-ah
I'm gonna get it in the morning sun
Get it when the day is done
Get it, oh it's so much fun
I need your
Hey, I love it, feels so good
I love it and I wish you would
I love it, say you always will
I love your
The lyrics to Narvel Felts's song "Honey Love" explicitly express his desire for physical intimacy with his partner. He needs it in the morning sun and when the day is done, and he needs it because it's so much fun. The repetition of "love me" emphasizes his need for his partner's love and the physical act of love-making. He's going to get it when the lights are low and just before he goes because he loves his partner so much. He's a little rushed to get some because he desires his partner intensely. The last verse includes the instruction to the partner to throw their arms around him and pretend that it's a lovey-dove. The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, indicating the importance and urgency of his need for his partner's love and affection.
While the lyrics to "Honey Love" are rather straightforward, it's interesting to note that the song was released in 1957, a time when overtly sexual lyrics in mainstream music were not as common as they are now. Additionally, the song was a hit in both the country and R&B charts, showcasing Narvel Felts's versatility as a musician. Furthermore, the song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, who performed his version of the song on the Ed Sullivan show.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I need it in the morning sun
I want your love early in the day, when the sun is shining
I need it when the day is done
I also want your love at the end of the day, when everything else is finished
I need it 'cause it's so much fun
Your love brings me so much joy and happiness that I can't help but want it all the time
I need your
I need your love/affection
(Love me, love me, love me, love me, love)
Repeating the phrase 'love me' emphasizes that I crave your love and affection
I'm gonna get it when the lights are low
I plan on receiving your love when the lighting is dim or intimate
I'm gonna get it just before I go
I want your love right before I leave or go somewhere
I'll get it 'cause I love you so
I want your love because I have strong feelings for you
I'm a little rushed to get some
I'm in a hurry to receive your love
Now throw your arms around me
Embrace me with a hug or physical affection
Pretend that it's a lovey-dove
Act as if we are in a romantic movie or story
Now you squeeze, ah-squeeze, squeeze, ah-ooh-ah
Hold me tightly and affectionately while making sounds of pleasure
I'm gonna get it in the morning sun
I repeat that I want your love early in the day
Get it when the day is done
I repeat that I also want your love at the end of the day
Get it, oh it's so much fun
I reiterate that receiving your love is enjoyable for me
I need your
I still need your love
Hey, I love it, feels so good
I express that I love the feeling of receiving your love and affection
I love it and I wish you would
I want you to continue showing me love and affection
I love it, say you always will
I want you to promise to always show me love and affection
I love your
I love you and everything you offer, including your love and affection
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Smith
I have met Narvel a few times in Clear Lake. What A wonderful person. You would never know he was a star. He had 42 Country Hits.
Robert Drake
A hard to find record, but I finally managed to find a copy.
Superannuated Lp Records
Thank you