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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)
Dance With Me
Rockapella Lyrics
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Can't you see the music is just starting?
Night is falling, and I am falling
Dance with me
Fantasy could never be so giving
I feel free, I hope that you are willing
Pick the beat up, and kick your feet up
Let it lift you off the ground
Starry eyes, and love is all around us
I can take you where you want to go
Dance with me, I want to be your partner
Can't you see the music is just starting?
Night is falling, and I am falling
Dance with me
Let it lift you off the ground
Starry eyes, and love is all around us
I can take you if you want to go
Dance with me, I want to be your partner
Can't you see the music is just starting?
Night is falling, and I am falling
Dance with me
The lyrics of Rockapella's "Dance with Me" is a love song about the desire to dance with someone and fall in love. The singer urges his love interest to dance with him, emphasizing on the fact that the music is just starting and the night is young. He wants her to be his partner in the dance and shares with her the idea that the fantasy of the moment couldn’t be more giving. He hopes that she is willing to feel free and dance with him, to pick the beat up and kick their feet up. The chorus is an invitation to let go of all inhibitions and be taken by the music that surrounds them.
The lyrics communicate the liberation and joy that can result from this shared experience of music and dancing. The sentiment of the song is one of vulnerability and unguardedness, that the singer would want to share this moment of pure joy in the company of the woman he loves. The chorus of the song, "dance with me," reinforces the idea that love and music can transport people and create a sense of euphoria and hope. In essence, the song is about falling in love and the possibilities it could bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance with me, I want to be your partner
Join me on the dance floor and allow me to be your dance partner
Can't you see the music is just starting?
The music has just begun, and we should start dancing together
Night is falling, and I am falling
As the night progresses, I am increasingly drawn to you
Fantasy could never be so giving
This moment feels surreal and wonderful beyond any imagination
I feel free, I hope that you are willing
I feel liberated, and I hope you share the same enthusiasm to dance with me
Pick the beat up, and kick your feet up
Let's groove to the music and enjoy ourselves to the fullest
Let it lift you off the ground
Allow yourself to be carried away by the rhythm and the joy of dancing
Starry eyes, and love is all around us
Looking around, I can see happiness and love shining in everyone's eyes
I can take you where you want to go
If you let me lead, I can take you on a dancing journey to wherever you want to be
Dance with me
In summary, let's dance together and have an unforgettable time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHANNA HALL, JOHANNA D HALL, JOHN HALL, JOHN J HALL
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