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Rockapella is an American a cappella musical group best known for their series of Folgers Coffee commercials and the Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? theme song. "Rockapella" is a portmanteau of "rock" and "a cappella". In addition to original vocal music, the group also perform a cappella covers of pop songs.
The original group members consisted of Brown University alumni Elliott Kerman, David Stix, Sean Altman, and Steve Keyes, who started performing together sheerly out of their love for music. Stix left the group early on and was replaced with Charlie Evett. After having performed on New York City street corners for passers-by the group met a producer who found them a spot on the television show Spike & Co.: Do It A Cappella, hosted by Spike Lee. It was this show that put them in the national spotlight.
The text "All sounds provided by the voices and appendages of Rockapella," the central idea of the group, appears on the group's label debut, Don't Tell Me You Do.
None of the original members of Rockapella currently remain in the group. Founding members Sean Altman and Steve Keyes, Rockapella alum Charlie Evett, and non-Rockapella-related baritone Kevin Weist now comprise an a cappella group called The GrooveBarbers. They can be seen on a current nationwide television ad for Astelin nasal spray as 'The Astelins'. Founding member Elliott Kerman, is working independently on jazz music compilations.
Frequently, songs downloaded on file-sharing programs are mis-tagged as Rockapella, when they are instead by other a cappella artists, including collegiate groups, Moxy Früvous, The Nylons, and Da Vinci's Notebook, as well as for other, less similar acts, such as Eddie From Ohio, or They Might Be Giants.
On December 11th, 2009 Rockapella made a free version of "White Christmas" available for download on Rockapella.com.
Members:
Current
* Charles S. ("Scott") Leonard (high tenor, joined 1991)
* Jeff T. Thacher (vocal percussion, joined 1993)
* George W. Baldi (bass, joined 2002)
* John K. Brown (baritone, joined 2004)
* Steven Dorian (tenor, joined 2010)
Former
* David Stix (bass, member 1986-1987)
* Charlie Evett (bass, member 1987-1988)
* Steve Keyes (high tenor, member 1986-1991)
* Sean D. Altman (tenor, member 1986-1997)
* Barry S. Carl (bass, member 1989-2002)
* Elliott S. Kerman (baritone, member 1986-2004)
* Kevin R. Wright (tenor, joined 1997)
Candy
Rockapella Lyrics
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Can't give you diamond rings
Candy, I love you... Close your sleepy eyes
I'll come to visit you in your dreams tonight
Nobody else will ever know
No one will see me come and go
Fill your bed with violets and moonbeams
Candy, I love you... Open up your heart
Draw you up close in virgin blues
Colors Picasso never used
Every stroke will be a revelation
Someday I'll paint my masterpiece
But until I do
Can't give you diamond rings
Only simpler things
Sweet jam, peaches and cream, Mmm Candy
I lost my heart the day we met
Now it's in your hands
Please treat it tenderly
I will never be free
Till you take all of me, I love you
Candy, I love you... Tell me you'll be mine
I'd die to sip at your lips like cherry wine
Lay you down, whisper in your ear
Tell you the words I long to hear
I just want to melt away inside you
Can't give you diamond rings
Only simpler things
Sweet jam, peaches and cream
Oh, Candy
The lyrics to Rockapella's "Candy" are a romantic and dreamy ode to a lover named Candy. The song starts with the singer admitting that they cannot give Candy diamond rings, but that they love her nonetheless. The singer promises to visit Candy in her dreams that night, promising that nobody else will know or see them. The chorus repeats that the singer loves Candy and cannot give her diamond rings, but can offer simpler things like sweet jam, peaches and cream.
The second verse of the song becomes more poetic as the singer promises to show Candy how to make love to a work of art, drawing her close and using colors that Picasso never used. The idea of painting a masterpiece is introduced, but until that day comes, the singer can only offer simpler things. The bridge section repeats the theme of the singer's heart belonging to Candy and begging her to treat it tenderly. The song ends with the singer begging Candy to tell them that she will be theirs, promising to whisper sweet nothings in her ear until they melt away inside of her.
Overall, the lyrics to "Candy" are a sweet and romantic portrayal of a lover's devotion to Candy. The song speaks to simpler pleasures like dreams, sweet treats, and whispering sweet nothings, emphasizing the importance of intimacy and connection over material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't give you diamond rings
I am not wealthy enough to afford diamond rings for you
Candy, I love you... Close your sleepy eyes
I love you, so you can close your eyes and sleep peacefully
I'll come to visit you in your dreams tonight
I will be with you in your dreams tonight
Nobody else will ever know
No one else will ever find out about our love
No one will see me come and go
No one will see me enter and leave
Fill your bed with violets and moonbeams
I want to make your bed beautiful with flowers and moonlight
Candy, I love you... Open up your heart
I love you, so please open up your heart to me
I'll show you how to make love to a work of art
I will show you how to make love passionately, like a true artist
Draw you up close in virgin blues
I want to pull you closer to me and explore our love in an innocent, beautiful way
Colors Picasso never used
I will express our love in ways never seen before by using unique, original colors
Every stroke will be a revelation
Every touch I make will reveal more of our love to each other
Someday I'll paint my masterpiece
One day I will create a beautiful masterpiece that represents our love
But until I do
Until then
Can't give you diamond rings
I cannot give you expensive gifts like diamond rings
Only simpler things
I can only afford simpler gifts
Sweet jam, peaches and cream, Mmm Candy
I can offer you sweet treats like jam, peaches and cream, and candy
I lost my heart the day we met
I fell in love with you the day we met
Now it's in your hands
Now my heart belongs to you
Please treat it tenderly
Please take care of my heart and treat it gently
I will never be free
I will never be able to free myself from the love I have for you
Till you take all of me, I love you
Until you accept my love completely, I will always love you
Candy, I love you... Tell me you'll be mine
I love you and I want you to be mine, please tell me you feel the same
I'd die to sip at your lips like cherry wine
I would do anything to kiss you passionately
Lay you down, whisper in your ear
I want to lay you down and whisper sweet nothings in your ear
Tell you the words I long to hear
I want to tell you how much I love you and how much you mean to me
I just want to melt away inside you
I want to be one with you, to become a part of you
Oh, Candy
Oh, my love
Contributed by Anthony J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mikeocheskey
I wonder if the members of Pentatonix have ever heard Rockapella? Pentatonix is incredible, but they wouldn't exist if it weren't for Rockapella and their influence on expanding the a cappella community and helping it along the path to mainstream success. Rockapella are still the a cappella pop/rock kings! Love your music! It was Rockapella along with M-Pact that got me interested in a cappella when I was in Junior High.
Raymund Mata
I hope the two groups will do a collaboration someday. :)
Sharon b.campbell
it's 2 a.m. I'm 70 years old. In bed watching you guys for over an hour now. The best! More I want more and more and more. And I thought my son was the reason I was born - hah!
Andrew Rothman
Even with three new members since I last heard them, Rockapella still sounds like Rockapella. :)
Tim Gallagher
I really like Ryan. He reminds me a lot of Barry. I liked George, but THIS is what a Rockapella bass should sound like! Sounds good, guys, but make more NOISE! Your releases are too few and too far between, and WAY too quiet. Keep up the awesome music!
Ito Atsushi
I love how Rockapella sometimes choose this kind of fun songs! But it's so groovy too!
Daniel King
These guys are awesome. That VP really has a hold on his BMG snare btw wow.
Philipp
This is just great. I wonder if there are sheets for the rockapella songs, espacially this one. Would really try to sing it with some friends :)
Pamela Hardy
Awesome job guys!
Now I really want candy!! :-))))))
Battle Bard
Great song and awesome interpretation! Also awesome to see the new fellas! Welcome, guys! You fit right in! :)