Their original act was called Lennie Peters and Melody until their management International Artists suggested the name: Peters and Lee. Their first performance was with Rolf Harris on 30 April 1970 at a concert in Bournemouth.
Early success
They entered the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks, which they won for a then record of seven times with such songs as "All Change Places", "I'm Confessin'", "Let It Be Me" and "All I Ever Need is You". Following their TV success, a record contract was soon signed with Philips Records. They were produced by Philips' A&R man Johnny Franz and their management company was International Artists, run by showbiz professionals Phyllis Rounce and Laurie Mansfield. Franz found the song which suited them well and their recording quickly led to a number one hit, "Welcome Home" - which sold over 800,000 copies in Britain. A successful first album, "We Can Make It", followed which also reached the number one position, selling over 250,000 copies. Further single hits followed with "Don't Stay Away Too Long" and "Hey Mr Music Man".
TV appearances
The duo was top of the bill at the Royal Variety Performance in 1973.[1] They were also resident guest stars on The Des O'Connor Show,[2] had slots on Golden Shot, Mike and Bernie Winters' Show, Presenting Nana Mouskouri, Seaside Special and David Nixon's show.
Peters and Lee had a popular TV series of their own Meet Peters & Lee,[3] including several Christmas specials made by ATV. "The Peters and Lee Story" was one Christmas special made for 27 December 1975 which starred Mike and Bernie Winters, Cleo Laine and Aiden J Harvey who won New Faces in 1974. Their success made them household names and frequent appearances on Top of the Pops also kept their record sales steady.
Their last TV appearance before their split was London Night Out in November 1980, in which they performed four songs from their farewell album.
Solo and reunion
Lee went on to perform mainly in theatre and acting roles, whilst Peters pursued a solo singing career. He recorded his only solo album Unforgettable in 1981 and released three singles, "Record of My Love" in 1981, "Why Me" for Christmas 1982 and "Key Largo" in 1985. Peters also appeared on a few small TV slots and appeared briefly as a crime boss in the 1984 film The Hit, but without a huge success. Despite their fame, neither Peters nor Lee could repeat the success they enjoyed whilst together.
The pair reunited in 1986 with a new single, "Familiar Feelings", to perform on the nostalgia circuit. They also made some TV appearances, performing their new single. The duo went on to record two new albums, one in 1989 and the last in 1992 for their 21st anniversary, before Peters' death from bone cancer in 1992 at age 60. Their final TV appearance was Pebble Mill in February 1992 with a short interview and a performance of the hit "Hey Mister Music Man". Sporting a broken arm, Peters' illness was apparent. Lee went on to marry Rick Price of Wizzard and recorded a solo album Chemistry in 1994. She continues to tour with Price as a duo, performing hits and new material.[4]
Welcome Home
Peters & Lee Lyrics
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You're part of everything I do
When you come back, and you're beside me
These are the words I'll say to you
Welcome home, welcome
Come on in, and close the door
You've been gone, too long
I thought of all the things I'd say to you
When you come back to me someday
When you are here and we're together
With all my heart you'll hear me say
Welcome home, welcome
Come on in, and close the door
You've been gone, too long
Welcome, you're home once more
There are so many lonely people
Why must they ever be apart
I hope someday you'll be together
Singing these words with all your heart
Welcome home, welcome
Come on in, and close the door
You've been gone, too long
Welcome, you're home once more
(Welcome home)
The lyrics of Peters & Lee's song Welcome Home is a ballad about longing, waiting, and welcoming. The opening line "I'm so alone, my love without you" sets the stage for a tale of love that is missed and yearned for. The singer explains how their loved one is part of everything they do and when they return, they will say the words "Welcome home" and "Come on in and close the door", indicating an intimate and cozy idyll after a period of separation. The singer's heart is filled with love and warmth, hoping one day all lonely people can rejoin with their beloved and pledge love for one another.
The lyrics generate an aura of melancholy, but at the same time, it signifies the hope of a reunion in the future. The song resonates with those who have experienced long-distance relationships or separations for various reasons. These lyrics show how two hearts can become one even when they are apart, and how the warm embrace of love can welcome someone back from their travels or separation. It also conveys how love can be a force to bring people together despite the distance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so alone, my love without you
I feel extremely lonely without you, my love.
You're part of everything I do
You are an integral part of everything I do and think.
When you come back, and you're beside me
I can't wait for you to come back and be next to me again.
These are the words I'll say to you
I have rehearsed these words to say to you when you return.
Welcome home, welcome
I am overjoyed to welcome you back home.
Come on in, and close the door
Please come inside and close the door behind you.
You've been gone, too long
You have been away for too long and I have missed you terribly.
Welcome, you're home once more
I can't express how happy I am that you are finally back home.
I thought of all the things I'd say to you
I have spent a lot of time thinking about all the things I want to say to you when you return.
When you come back to me someday
I have faith that you will return to me someday.
When you are here and we're together
I can't wait for the moment when we are together again.
With all my heart you'll hear me say
I will say these words to you with all of the love in my heart.
There are so many lonely people
There are many people who feel the same loneliness that I feel without you.
Why must they ever be apart
I don't know why so many people have to be separated from their loved ones.
I hope someday you'll be together
I hope that someday, we and all the other lonely people will be reunited with our loved ones.
Singing these words with all your heart
When that day comes, we will all sing these words with all of our hearts.
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BRYAN BLACKBURN, JEAN DUPRE, GERARD FALLEC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Andy-vi4eo
Some facts about Lennie and Dianne that some of you may not know:
1. Lennie Peters was blinded in one eye aged 5 during a car accident, and the other at 16 when a brick was thrown at him.
2. Peters was the uncle of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.
3. The singing duo’s original name was Lennie Peters and Melody.
4. Their first performance was supporting Rolf Harris.
5. They were the first act after the Beatles to simultaneously chart a single and an LP at number one in England.
6. Peters’ daughter Lisa was murdered in a caravan park in 2005, while on holiday with her three young sons.
7. Peters died of bone cancer in 1992, at the age of 60.
8. He had links with East End gangsters Ronnie and Reggie Kray, who encouraged his career. Another brother, Charlie Kray, attended his funeral.
9. Peters appeared briefly as a crime boss in the 1984 film The Hit.
10. Dianne Lee married Wizzard bass player Rick Price, and they still tour together as a duo.
11. The duo’s best-known hit Welcome Home was used to advertise Walkers Crisps in 1995.
@WedgePee
I was just going to say that!
I reviewed all the UK #1 hits (1952-present), and this got 8/10 from me.
There are some good songs now, but the scum in the toilet bowl is what usually gets to number one.
(I was born in 1999. 2006 was the only good year this millennium (2000 was in the 20th century).)
As for TV and films? I'm not sure, but definitely not as good as in the past.
@flammaferus2998
You didn’t live in the 70s/80s. You have no idea what culture and society actually was like because you didn’t live in it.
If I had a choice between a 70s and growing up today, I would absolutely choose the 70s:
-Economy was better
-There was less violence
-Education was better
-There were not as many drugs addicts on the streets like today
-Music, movies, etc. was 100 times better compared to today.
(I still have a Linn Sondek record player and listen to vinyl records). There were 4 or 5 TV channels, which was plenty. Life was simpler in the 70s. London (where I live) was less crowded, not multicultural. It was easier to afford a house, there was less traffic. Things were far less commercialized and less oriented toward spendy “luxury” experiences that regular people cannot afford.
The 90's began, and life became digital.......
P.S. I wish that the internet was never invented, it ruined society
@alwaysfair4991
I'm so alone, my love without you
You're part of everything I do
When you come back, and you're beside me
These are the words I'll say to you
Welcome home, welcome
Come on in, and close the door
You've been gone, too long
Welcome, you're home once more
I thought of all the things I'd say to you
When you come back to me someday
When you are here and we're together
With all my heart you'll hear me say
Welcome home, welcome
Come on in, and close the door
You've been gone, too long
Welcome, you're home once more
There are so many lonely people
Why must they ever be apart
I hope someday you'll be together
Singing these words with all your heart
Welcome home, welcome
Come on in, and close the door
You've been gone, too long
Welcome, you're home once more
(Welcome home)
@alwaysfair4991
I'm so alone, my love without you
You're part of everything I do
When you come back, and you're beside me
These are the words I'll say to you
Welcome home, welcome
Come on in, and close the door
You've been gone, too long
Welcome, you're home once more
I thought of all the things I'd say to you
When you come back to me someday
When you are here and we're together
With all my heart you'll hear me say
Welcome home, welcome
Come on in, and close the door
You've been gone, too long
Welcome, you're home once more
There are so many lonely people
Why must they ever be apart
I hope someday you'll be together
Singing these words with all your heart
Welcome home, welcome
Come on in, and close the door
You've been gone, too long
Welcome, you're home once more
(Welcome home)
@colincarroll5953
Always has me in buckets this song as it brings memories of much happy and simpler times when life was slower and people had time for one another. It was given alot of airtime back then and I can still visualise my late parents singing along to it.
@albertomastriaoinni8421
Hi there how are you doing today I'm Lucifer in shanklin isle of wight yeah the 70s the hair the clothes and the music where as the time gone let's go back in time and stay at that time
@paulaxllowther1974
Me too pal
@jacksimone1677
Well said, Mr. Carroll.
@charles5596
So together , perfect harmonies . Cant believe these two were not an item . They are smoking hot
@viviennejohnston1046
I agree. Zero compassion now 😊
@nikki29174
My mum's funeral song I believe it was for her to go join my dad in heaven 😢
@issyjas3309
The 70’s, great time to be a kid, outdoors mostly, bit of tv, no distractions, just a lot of fun
@annevans1619
Played this for my mum when she got home from the hospital after 5 months .She was so happy to be home ..she passed on the 18th january 2021 ..i was holding her hand .RIP mum ...love you ♡
@mehcol
God Bless. Mums are so special.