Connors became interested in jazz as a child, and began playing drums early, once sitting in for Elvin Jones at a John Coltrane performance he attended while in middle school. Connors studied music at Temple University and Juilliard; his first recording was on Archie Shepp's 1967 release, Magic of JuJu. He played with Pharaoh Sanders for the next few years until signing with Cobblestone Records in 1972 and releasing his first record as a bandleader. In the mid-1970s, Connors, although fronting some great jazz recordings with Carlos Garnett, Gary Bartz, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Herbie Hancock, began focusing more on R&B tunes, and had several US hits with songs featuring vocalists such as Michael Henderson, Jean Carn, and Phyllis Hyman. The most successful of these was "You Are My Starship". Dee Dee Bridgewater also performed with him on the jazz album "Love from the Sun". His more recent work, "Star Power", has seen him operating more in the vein of smooth jazz and urban crossover music featuring Howard Hewett, Bobby Lyle, Ray Parker, Jr, Peabo Bryson, Michael Henderson, and Antoinette.
Betcha by Golly Wow
Norman Connors Lyrics
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appears each time you smile Never thought
that fairy tales came true But they come true when I'm near you
You're a genie in disguise Full of wonder and surprise and
Betcha by golly wow (wow) (wow)
You're the one that I've been waiting for
growing strong Keep growing strong
If I could, I'd catch a falling star To shine
on you so I know where you are Paint a rainbow
in your favorite shade To show I love you, thinking of you
Write your name across the sky Anything you ask, I'll try 'cause
Betcha by golly wow (wow) (wow)
You're the one that I've been waiting for
forever And ever will my love for you keep
growing strong Keep growing strong
Betcha by golly! You're the one, yes you are!
(Don't you let 'em tell you otherwise)
And ever will my love for you keep growing strong!
Baby, sometime A man can't find words to express
all the things he feels inside But every just so often
The words of another who's truly in love seem to work out fine
To say I love you (I love you) To say I'm thinking of you!
REPEAT CHORUS
You're the one I'm thinking of, thinkin' of Ever will my
And ever will my love for you keep growing strong Keep growing strong
I love you, baby
The lyrics of Norman Connors's song "Betcha by Golly Wow" express the immense love and admiration the singer has for their partner. The song compares the partner to a mythical figure, saying that they hold magic in their eyes and that they are like a genie in disguise, full of wonder and surprise. The partner is portrayed as the one that the singer has been waiting for forever, and the singer's love for them is continuously growing strong.
The singer goes on to say that they would do anything for their partner, even catch a falling star or paint a rainbow in their favorite shade. The singer wants to show their love for their partner, and they say that they would write their partner's name across the sky and try to fulfill any request their partner has. The singer emphasizes that their love for their partner will always grow stronger, and they express their love overtly by saying "I love you, baby" at the end of the song.
Overall, the lyrics of "Betcha by Golly Wow" are a celebration of love and affection for a partner who is special and magical to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a spark of magic in your eyes Candyland
I'm enchanted by your eyes and feel transported to a mythical place each time I see them.
appears each time you smile Never thought
Your smile has the power to brighten my day and make everything seem possible.
that fairy tales came true But they come true when I'm near you
I didn't believe that love stories could come to life, but being with you makes me feel like they can.
You're a genie in disguise Full of wonder and surprise and
You possess extraordinary qualities and talents that amaze and inspire me.
Betcha by golly wow (wow) (wow)
I'm absolutely certain that you are the one I've been searching for all along.
You're the one that I've been waiting for forever
You are the person I've been hoping to find my entire life, and I feel blessed to have you.
And ever will my love for you keep growing strong Keep growing strong
My affection for you will never diminish; it will only continue to intensify as time goes by.
If I could, I'd catch a falling star To shine
I would do anything to make you feel special and loved, even if it means capturing a shooting star and giving it to you as a gift.
on you so I know where you are Paint a rainbow
I want to create a beautiful and colorful symbol of my love for you, so you always know how much you mean to me.
in your favorite shade To show I love you, thinking of you
I want to demonstrate my affection for you in a way that is meaningful to you, so you know that you are always on my mind.
Write your name across the sky Anything you ask, I'll try 'cause
I am devoted to you and will do whatever it takes to make you happy, even if it means doing the impossible.
Betcha by golly wow (wow) (wow) You're the one that I've been waiting for forever
I am absolutely sure that you are the one I've been looking for, and I will love you forever.
Betcha by golly! You're the one, yes you are!
I'm confident that you are the person I want to spend the rest of my life with, and no one can convince me otherwise.
(Don't you let 'em tell you otherwise) And ever will my love for you keep growing strong!
Don't let anyone tell you that our love isn't real, because it is, and it will only continue to grow stronger.
Baby, sometime A man can't find words to express
Sometimes, it's hard for me to articulate how much you mean to me, but that doesn't mean I love you any less.
all the things he feels inside But every just so often
Despite my occasional struggles to find the right words, I never stop feeling overwhelming love and affection for you.
The words of another who's truly in love seem to work out fine To say I love you (I love you)
Sometimes, I find inspiration in the words of others who are deeply in love, and they help me express my own feelings of love for you.
REPEAT CHORUS
The chorus reaffirms that you are the one I've been waiting for, and my love for you will continue to grow stronger every day.
You're the one I'm thinking of, thinkin' of Ever will my
No matter where I am or what I'm doing, you're always on my mind, and my love for you will never falter.
And ever will my love for you keep growing strong Keep growing strong
My love for you will only continue to deepen and strengthen over time, as we share our lives together.
I love you, baby
These three simple words convey the depth of my feelings for you, and I will always love you with all my heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Linda Creed, Thomas Bell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hollywoodtownes2827
It’s a crying shame that the youth of today didn’t keep up with this form of singing. I really miss real music.. So Sad. 😢
@AnastasiaBeaverhousn
I ALWAYS said when I got married I wanted this song to be my first dance song!! ❤️ Lights low with smoke and our name bouncing off the walls in shadows.. 😭🤣🤣🤣
@theresahenderson3534
Me too.
@OhSoCarmen
I don't know how anyone can not love this song. It's eternal.
@michaelvaughn9020
Phyllis Hyman was a once in a lifetime artist. Beautiful and sensual in heart and mind. Vocals never to be replicated. Pure elegance and style.
@omarbain6927
I'm about to kill myself now thank you Phyllis
@farrahbluestone2455
Toni Redd sounds just like Phyllis hyman. Check out her version of Betcha by Golly wow with Bob Baldwin.
@mikekinney9830
I remember the day Phyllis passed, crying and being depressed! And she truly wrote her name across the sky! Love you forever Phyllis!!!!
@veronicaalleyne
I saw her last performance at the Blue note in Greenwich village in NYC she was scheduled to perform the next night at the Apollo theater in Harlem but, went back to the hotel & checked out permanently instead
@user-js7cw3yd4l
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