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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)
That's The Way
Rockapella Lyrics
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Let me know baby
That's the way I feel about you baby
Thats the way I swear I will be true
Ain't no way I could ever leave you now I know
Can it do with a look or touch
Gotta let you know how much
Should I start with something nice
Baby name your price
No need too big if it gets me through
Right across the sky a thousand reasons why
Just the way should be your own and then
Baby I'll do anything it be your heart say
Let me know whats it gonna take
CHORUS
Monte Carlo, Tokyo
Anywhere you want let's go
First class just ask we'll leave right now
Never been a poem guy
Baby you know I'll try
Shakespeare my dear I taught him how
I'll fly though outerspace and search out any trace
Imagine it could make you mine
Baby I'll do anything it be your heart say
Let me know whats it gonna take
CHORUS (2X)
Within a minute you'll melt inside
Feel the fingerlicks of mine (fill my heart)
Without a sound secret agent style
Tell this silent world to fall
CHORUS (2x)
That's the way I feel
about you baby. These lyrics reveal a deep and unwavering love that the singer has for someone special. The chorus itself, which is repeated throughout the song, is a testament to the singer’s commitment to this love, and their willingness to do anything to be with the person they love. The lyrics suggest that this love is something that can be felt in more ways than one. It can be a simple touch or even a look, but the singer wants to ensure that the person they love knows just how much they mean to them. The lyrics also express a desire to understand what it will take to win over the heart of the person they love. Whether it’s something as simple as a nice gesture or something bigger, the singer is willing to do anything to be with the person they love.
In the second verse, the lyrics are more adventurous, suggesting that the singer is willing to go to great lengths to be with the person they love. The lyrics talk about traveling to different parts of the world and even flying into outer space just to make the person they love theirs. The lyrics suggest that the singer will stop at nothing to make this love a reality. The final verse describes a moment of intimacy between the two people. The lyrics suggest that the singer’s touch will be enough to make the person they love melt inside, and there will be a deep connection between the two of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me know baby
Asking for clear communication from the partner
That's the way I feel about you baby
Expressing feelings of love and affection towards the partner
Thats the way I swear I will be true
Committing to loyalty and faithfulness in the relationship
Ain't no way I could ever leave you now I know
Showing strong devotion and dedication to the partner
Can it do with a look or touch
Questioning if love can be conveyed through nonverbal communication
Gotta let you know how much
Expressing the importance of communicating feelings
Show me someway I could get next to you
Requesting suggestions on how to get closer to the partner
Should I start with something nice
Inquiring if a kind gesture would be an appropriate way to show affection
Baby name your price
Asking for the partner to communicate what they desire in the relationship
No need too big if it gets me through
Willing to put in effort and sacrifice for the relationship
Right across the sky a thousand reasons why
Highlighting the myriad of reasons why the partner is loved
Just the way should be your own and then
Encouraging the partner to be true to themselves
Baby I'll do anything it be your heart say
Offering to fulfill any desires of the partner's heart
Let me know whats it gonna take
Asking the partner to communicate what they need from the relationship
Monte Carlo, Tokyo
Willing to travel anywhere to be with the partner
Anywhere you want let's go
Suggesting a willingness to go wherever the partner desires to be
First class just ask we'll leave right now
Willing to spare no expense to please the partner
Never been a poem guy
Admitting a lack of poetic abilities
Baby you know I'll try
Promising to make an effort to express love in creative ways
Shakespeare my dear I taught him how
Jokingly boasting about one's poetic abilities
I'll fly though outerspace and search out any trace
Willing to go to great lengths and distances to be with the partner
Imagine it could make you mine
Believing that anything is possible if it means being with the partner
Within a minute you'll melt inside
Promising to elicit a strong emotional response from the partner
Feel the fingerlicks of mine (fill my heart)
Suggesting that physical touch can be used to express love
Without a sound secret agent style
Promising to be discreet and subtle in expressing love
Tell this silent world to fall
Expressing the power of love to overcome all other obstacles
CHORUS (2x)
Repeating the expression of love and devotion towards the partner
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TimFoustMusic
A favorite
@MichaelMollard
First time I've heard them perform, heard you speak about them before, Tim.. So wonderful to discover another great acapella group, thanks. 😊
@daniellapawl6508
This is beautiful.
@jenniferwatts3777
Thank you RIP Brooke Haulbrooks wyatt covid RIP Rebecca Lynn Bell and her mom
@lizwildcatmunro2460
I don’t actually know this song,
it was randomly recommended by YouTube after a Voiceplay video,
I like this one a lot even though
I don’t know it
@Pureheart_gentlesoul
Hello Liz..
@chaphenry4732
I remember when the group's signature song was "Moments of You". MY JAM :D
@peppermintpsaki1157
So when are you handsome gents gonna be touring again? 🥰😘
@johnferron3709
When can we all expect a Moments of You version!?!?! it' s been on my most played playlist for the better part of 20 years
@sinjinmonsoon9055
Talent