Orleans found its core audience touring the clubs and college circuit of the Northeast US, crossing paths with other up-and-comers such as Bonnie Raitt, Tom Waits, and Hall & Oates. Rolling Stone called Orleans "the best unrecorded band in America". Showcase performances in NYC gave rise to a recording contract with ABC Dunhill Records and the release of an eponymous debut album in 1973. But it was not until Orleans was produced by Chuck Plotkin, then head of A&R for Asylum Records, that the band scored its first Top 40 hit with "Let There Be Music" in early 1975.
The follow up single "Dance With Me" brought Orleans into the Top 5 and the mainstream of American pop music. Atypical of the high-energy, earthy, R&B/Rock 'n' Roll mix of styles they had been previously identified with, "Dance With Me" cast the band in a more "soft-rock" light and landed them a tour with Melissa Manchester, when they really were more at home on tour with bands such as Little Feat.
It was the smash hit "Still the One" that cemented Orleans' relationship with the American public. While the single was climbing the charts all the way to #2, the band did a major cross-country tour with label-mate Jackson Browne. However, within a year internal stresses prompted guitarist/songwriter Hall to leave the band in search of a solo career, as "Still the One" played ceaselessly as the ABC TV network theme song. Since then it has been used for countless commercials and movie soundtracks.
The Hoppen brothers and Kelly reunited the band and, in 1979, produced the Top 10 hit "Love Takes Time", continuing to tour with the likes of Stephen Stills and Chicago. Collectively, the three Orleans' hits have been aired over 7 million times.
One of the many signatures of Orleans was and still is harmony guitar riffs and two serious players trading rhythm and lead between them, all seamlessly. Larry and John were, for most of this still–active band’s 35-year-and–counting career, those players. When John Hall left for a solo stint in 1977, Orleans found Dennis “Fly’ Amero, a lefty, upside-down Strat player (in the manner of Jimi Hendrix) who took over for several years.
After original drummer Wells Kelly passed away in October 1984, Larry, Lance and John played at his Memorial event. Out of this, they decided to work together as Orleans again, starting with a Nashville album. From 1985 through 2006 (when John got elected to the US Congress – D, NY-19) the group always included the three original members. Over those years, another 8 albums were released, always containing new material.
In 2001 the band added Lane Hoppen, the third brother, as a permanent member. Shortly after, Charlie Morgan – drummer with Elton John for 13 years – also joined the group. Early in 2006, as John Hall began his election campaign, Fly Amero was asked back by the band – including John - roughly 25 years after Fly’s first ‘term’. Fly agreed, and a smooth transition ensued. (Orleans’ 2006 “We’re Still Havin’ Fun” DVD features BOTH John and Fly.)
Fly and Larry’s guitar chemistry is obvious, as is the whole group’s camaraderie. Besides being a great guitarist, songwriter and singer with a strong blues/R&B soulful tilt, Fly is great with a crowd and has a Gold Record for comedy music featuring his parody lyrics.
Here in 2008, John is up for Congressional re-election and Fly is a permanent Orleans member, as are Charlie, Lane and original mainstays Lance and Larry (who is the voice on all the radio hits, by the way).
Thirty-five years in, Orleans’ trademarked slogan couldn’t be more appropriate: “We’re Still Havin’ Fun”. It’s also the title of their new (and debut) DVD and latest CD (related to the DVD). For much more on this classic American band, visit www.OrleansOnline.com
You're Still the One
Orleans Lyrics
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And when you smiled at me,
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
That it was love at sight and
I was right to love you as I do.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
When you are not around.
Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
But when you're by my side I fill with pride
For I'm so proud of you
It all seems too good to me to all be true
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I never knew what they could do.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
The song "You're Still The One" by Orleans is a love song that reflects on a couple's journey together. The first stanza suggests that the couple has been together for a long time, and there have been moments they wanted to separate. But, despite all the ups and downs, the singer admits that they still want the same person whispering in their ear, talking to them in bed, and turning their head. The second stanza talks about how time away from each other has made them appreciate each other more. The winter and desert imagery paints a picture of the longing they felt for each other. The psalm portrays the laughter and the deep connection they still share.
The chorus emphasizes the fact that they are still having fun together and that their love is still going strong. The repetition of the phrase "You're still the one" is an affirmation of their love and commitment to each other. The third stanza speaks of how their love has changed and matured with time. Instead of growing apart, their love is growing gold and new.
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that they are still together, still in love, and still having fun. The song's sentiment is timeless and speaks to the enduring nature of love.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been together since way back when
We have been together for a long time
Sometimes I never want to see you again
Sometimes I get upset with you, but I still love you
But I want you to know, after all these years
I want you to know that even after all these years, I still love you
You're still the one I want whisperin' in my ear
You are the only one I want whispering sweet things in my ear
You're still the one -- I want to talk to in bed
You are the only one I want to talk to in bed
Still the one -- that turns my head
You are still the one who catches my eye
We're still having fun, and you're still the one
We are still together and still happy
I looked at your face every day
I saw your face every day
But I never saw it 'til I went away
I did not realize how much I loved you until I was away from you
When winter came, I just wanted to go (wanted to go)
When I was feeling sad, I wanted to run away
Deep in the desert, I longed for the snow
Even in a different place, I still missed you
You're still the one -- that makes me laugh
You are still the one who makes me laugh
Still the one -- that's my better half
You are still the one who completes me
You're still the one -- that makes me strong
You are still the one who gives me strength
Still the one -- I want to take along
You are still the one I want by my side
Changing, our love is going gold
Our love is getting better over time
Even though we grow old, it grows new
Even though we are getting old, our love is still new
You're still the one -- that I love to touch
You are the only one I love touching
Still the one -- and I can't get enough
You are still the one I cannot get enough of
You're still the one -- who can scratch my itch
You are still the only one who can satisfy my needs
Still the one -- and I wouldn't switch
You are still the only one I want and I would not choose anyone else
You are still the one -- that makes me shout
You are still the one who gets me excited and makes me want to shout it out
Still the one -- that I dream about
You are still the one I dream about
We're still having fun, and you're still the one
We are still together and still happy
You're still the one, yeah still the one
You are still the only one
We're still having fun, and you're still the one
We are still together and still happy
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Word Collections Publishing, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLARENCE GASKILL, JIMMY MC HUGH
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