Sander L Nelson was born on 1 December 1938 in Santa Monica, California. He attended high school with Jan Berry, Dean Torrence (who together became Jan and Dean), and Kim Fowley. After gaining respect as a session drummer, he played on such well-known songs as "To Know Him Is To Love Him" (Phil Spector's Teddy Bears, 1958), "Alley-Oop" (The Hollywood Argyles, 1960), "A Thousand Stars" (Kathy Young and the Innocents, 1960) and more.
Nelson continued to record into the early 1970s.
Caravan
Sandy Nelson Lyrics
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The myst'ry of their fading light
That shines upon our caravan
Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
Across the sand so I may keep
The mem'ry of our caravan
You are so inviting
Resting in my arms
As I thrill to the magic charms
Of you beside me here beneath the blue
My dream of love is coming true
Within our desert caravan
The lyrics of the song "Caravan" by Sandy Nelson speak about a night journey across the desert in a caravan. The first verse describes the night sky and the beauty of the stars shining upon the caravan. The fading light of the stars symbolizes the uncertainty of the journey ahead. In the second verse, the singer invites his lover to sleep on his shoulder as they travel across the desert, hoping to keep the memory of the journey alive. The chorus expresses his excitement about the journey and his lover's charm. The final verse talks about the realization of a dream of love coming true in the desert caravan.
The song speaks about the journey of life, the ups and downs, the uncertainties, and the beauty of it all. The caravan symbolizes the journey of life, and the stars and night sky symbolize hope and faith in the journey ahead. The singer's love for his companion represents the support and encouragement we all need to make it through the journey of life. The song is about finding joy in the journey and holding onto memories that make it worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
Night and stars above that shine so bright
The darkness is filled with glittering stars that illuminate our path.
The myst'ry of their fading light
The mystery of stars that flicker and fade as the night passes is one to ponder.
That shines upon our caravan
The light from the stars shines upon our caravan and leads us on our journey.
Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
Lay your head upon my shoulder as we travel slowly and cautiously.
Across the sand so I may keep
We cross the sand, so I may keep the memory of this journey with me always.
The mem'ry of our caravan
I'll hold the memory of this caravan close, long after our journey ends.
This is so exciting
This journey fills me with excitement and anticipation.
You are so inviting
Your presence is so warm, welcoming and alluring.
Resting in my arms
I'm holding you close, secure and snug in my embrace.
As I thrill to the magic charms
I'm enchanted by your charisma, your charm, your allure and your passion.
Of you beside me here beneath the blue
You are here with me under the expansive blue sky, which fills me with delight.
My dream of love is coming true
My lifelong dream of love is actually coming to fruition.
Within our desert caravan
Our journey through the desert, together in this caravan - this is our paradise.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RACHEL MARY BERKELEY PORTMAN
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Robert Orick
R.I.P. Sandy! (1938-2022) You were a great drummer. You're playing for the man upstairs in Rock & Roll Heaven now with Hal Blaine & Earl Palmer.