Patrice Yvonne Holloway was born in Los Angeles, California, the youngest of three children. Patrice was the younger sister of Motown artist Brenda Holloway. Patrice also had a contract with Motown, recording songs such as "The Touch of Venus" and "For the Love of Mike". She recorded a few minor singles for the Capitol Records label during the mid-1960s, notably "Love And Desire", "Ecstasy" and "Stolen Hours", which became popular on the Northern Soul scene in the 1970s. She sang background vocals with her sister on many records for other artists, including Joe Cocker and the Grease Band's 1968 cover version of The Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends", later the theme song to the 1980s television series The Wonder Years. She also sang backing vocals for Buffy Sainte-Marie.
As a composer, Patrice had two songs included on the soundtrack album for Diana Ross's 1975 film Mahogany: 'She's The Ideal Girl' and 'Let's Go Back To Day One'. Her first hit composition, 'You've Made Me So Very Happy', was written with her sister Brenda and has been covered by many singers and bands following Blood, Sweat And Tears having a hit with the song.
Holloway is noted for her work as the singing voice of Valerie in Hanna-Barbera's 1970 Josie and the Pussycats television series and on the Josie and the Pussycats album. Valerie was the first African-American cartoon character to star as a television series regular, and was nearly cut from the show by Hanna-Barbera. Record producer Danny Janssen demanded that Holloway--and therefore Valerie--remain in the show, as he felt her voice was necessary to produce the Jackson 5-esque bubblegum pop that H-B had requested he produce.
After the first season of Josie, Holloway recorded a few solo singles, produced by Janssen, for Capitol Records. Neither she, nor Pussycats bandmates Cheryl Ladd and Cathy Dougher, performed the songs for the second season episodes, which were titled Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space.
Patrice Holloway died of a heart attack at the age of 55 on October 1, 2006.
The Boy Of My Dreams
Patrice Holloway Lyrics
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Stevie!
S is for Stevie, the boy of my dreams
T is for the time, that comes between
E for you're everything that I need, oh yeah
V is for very, the one that I adore
I is for I love you, more and more
Oh yeah
I ask myself, over and over
Why don't you feel this way?
Why does my heart keep on pounding
It makes me hard to say, oh
S is for Stevie, the boy of my dreams
T is for the time, that comes between
E for you're everything that I need, oh yeah
I ask myself, over and over
Why do I feel this way?
Why does my heart keep on pounding
And makes me want to say, oh
S is for Stevie, the boy of my dreams
T is for the time, that comes between
E for you're everything that I need
Give me a little bit of S, now
Just a little bit of T, yeah, yeah
Just a little bit of E, yeah
Give me some V now
Yeah yeah, I
Just a little bit of Stevie
In Patrice Holloway's song "The Boy Of My Dreams," the lyrics explore the intense feelings the singer has for someone named Stevie. The song begins with the repetition of the letters S-T-E-V-I-E, emphasizing Stevie's importance in the singer's life. The lyrics convey a sense of admiration and infatuation, painting Stevie as the person of the singer's dreams.
The first verse delves into the reasons why Stevie is so significant. "S" represents Stevie, while "T" represents the time that separates them. This suggests there are obstacles or challenges keeping them apart, adding an element of longing and yearning to the lyrics. "E" symbolizes Stevie being everything the singer needs, emphasizing the importance of their relationship.
The chorus repeats the same pattern, with each letter of Stevie's name representing different emotions or ideas. "V" implies the singer's adoration and admiration for Stevie, highlighting the depth of their connection. "I" is for the singer's love, signifying the increasing intensity of their feelings. The lyrics express the boundless love the singer shares with Stevie, building an image of a strong and unbreakable bond.
The second verse reflects the singer's confusion and frustration. They question why Stevie doesn't reciprocate their feelings, why their heart keeps pounding, and why it's challenging to express their emotions. This adds a layer of vulnerability to the lyrics, as the singer grapples with their unrequited love for Stevie.
The final chorus seeks to further emphasize the significance of Stevie in the singer's life. The singer begs for just a little bit of Stevie, using the initials as a metaphor for craving their love and attention. These lines further reinforce the longing and desire expressed throughout the song, highlighting the singer's deep emotional attachment.
Overall, Patrice Holloway's lyrics in "The Boy Of My Dreams" encapsulate the singer's intense infatuation and longing for Stevie, while also acknowledging the hardships and frustrations that come with unrequited love.
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Written by: Hal Davis, Frank Edward Wilson
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