Hildebrand and Jackson were attending Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas in 1962 when a local DJ asked listeners to come to the studio and sing their songs to help the American Cancer Society. The duo sang a song called "Hey Paula," which Hildebrand wrote, and were encouraged by everyone in town to make a record of it.
Shelby Singleton of Mercury Records eventually signed them, but not before changing their professional name (Singleton reasoned that a pair named Ray and Jill singing about "Hey, hey Paula" and "Hey, hey Paul" didn't quite make sense). The pairing of Paul & Paula was credited with inspiring other famous male/female pairings down the line, mostly from record companies that had originally turned the duo down in 1962: Jerry Butler was quickly paired with Betty Everett, and Marvin Gaye was paired with a number of female partners before Motown finally settled on Tammi Terrell.
The duo put out two regular albums and a Christmas-themed album after the success of "Hey Paula", which sold over two million copies in early 1963, charting to N1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the entire month of February. Their follow-up, "Young Lovers," reached N6 on the Billboard charts later in 1963.
In 1965, Hildebrand left the act to complete his college education, having decided that a future in show business was not for him. He made this decision in the middle of a Dick Clark Caravan of Stars road trip, and Clark had to fill in at the last minute.
Jackson went on with a solo career and Hildebrand returned to singing in the 1980s in the Christian duo Land & Hildebrand.
Subsequently, the duo got together from time-to-time to sing as "Paul and Paula" for special events.
We Go Together
Paul & Paula Lyrics
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Lot Like castles and kings
Birds of a feather
Two robins in spring
Let's go steady
Your are my first love
We like the same things
Loving at movies
In, in the balcony seats
Let's go steady
You are my first love
So please, listen to me
Someday, we will be
Side by side, hand in hand
You'll be wearing my wedding band
We go together
Like two straws in a coke
Why not come over
And you'll meet my folks
Let's go steady
You are my first love
(chorus) So please, listen to me
(chorus) Someday, you will be
Side by side, hand in hand
You'll be wearing my wedding band
I love you so
We go together
Lot likes straws in a coke
Why not come over and you'll meet my folks
Let's got steady
Your are my first love
First love
You are my first love
You are my first love
"We Go Together" by Paul & Paula is a classic love song that describes the joy of young love. The lyrics describe the beauty of being in love with someone who shares your interests and passions, someone who is your soulmate. The first two lines of the song, "We go together, lot like castles and kings, birds of a feather, two robins in spring" describe their love in metaphorical terms, with the comparison of two robins in spring symbolizing their love awakening for each other. The lyrics then urge the other person to "go steady" with them, meaning to commit to a monogamous relationship.
The songwriter then describes the simple pleasures of life that they both enjoy, such as going to the movies and sitting in the balcony seats. They emphasize how great it is to have someone who shares the same interests as you, which makes living so sweet. The chorus of the song reiterates the importance of being by each other's side and holding hands, with the promise of wearing each other's wedding rings in the future.
Overall, the song is a gentle reminder that true love is a rare gem and that finding someone who shares your passions and interests is the key to a happy, long-lasting relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
We go together
Our relationship is harmonious and complementary
Lot like castles and kings
Our bond is strong and unbreakable, like the majestic structures of royalty
Birds of a feather
We share many similarities and traits
Two robins in spring
Our love is fresh and new, just like the season in which birds typically court and mate
Let's go steady
I want us to be exclusive and committed to each other
You are my first love
You are the first person I have ever truly loved
We like the same things
Our tastes and interests are similar, which makes our time together enjoyable
That makes living so sweet
Our shared experiences bring happiness and joy to our lives
Loving at movies
We enjoy cuddling and being affectionate while watching films
In, in the balcony seats
We prefer sitting in the balcony section of the movie theater
So please, listen to me
I am speaking from my heart and want you to heed my words
Someday, we will be
I know that one day we will be together forever
Side by side, hand in hand
We will always be by each other's side, holding hands
You'll be wearing my wedding band
We will get married and you will wear the ring that symbolizes our love and commitment
Like two straws in a coke
Just like two straws fitting perfectly into a single beverage, we fit together flawlessly
Why not come over
I want you to spend time with me and my family
And you'll meet my folks
I want to introduce you to my parents and siblings so they can see how great you are
I love you so
I have a deep and genuine love for you
Lyrics © ALL POINTS MUSIC
Written by: PERRY STEVENS, SHELLY HAIMS
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