Both Seals and Crofts were born in Texas. They first met when Crofts was a drummer for a local band. Later, Seals joined a band called Dean Beard and the Crew Cuts where he played guitar; later on Crofts joined the band. With Beard, they moved to Los Angeles to join The Champs. In 1958, Seals and Crofts toured with The Champs. After the success of their number one Latin rock instrumental hit "Tequila", the pair returned to Los Angeles to work as session musicians.
In 1962, Jimmy Seals, Dash Crofts, Glen Campbell, and Jerry Cole left The Champs to form a band named "Glen Campbell and the GCs" which played at The Crossbow in Van Nuys, CA. The band only lasted a couple of years before the members went their separate ways. Crofts returned to Texas and Seals joined a band named "The Dawnbreakers" (a reference to a book by the same name). Crofts eventually returned to California to join The Dawnbreakers. However, The Dawnbreakers turned out to be unsuccessful. Crofts married fellow Dawnbreaker Billie Lee Day in 1969, and both Seals and Crofts were introduced and converted to the Bahá'í Faith.
After the failure with The Dawnbreakers, the two decided to play as a duo, with Seals on guitar, saxophone and violin, and Crofts on guitar and mandolin. They signed a contract with Talent Associates and released two LPs, which were largely ignored. The pair signed a new contract with Warner Bros. Records in 1971. Their first album with their new label was also unsuccessful, but their second album, Summer Breeze charted at #7 in 1972.
After a long and successful run of recordings in the 1970s, the two lost their contract with Warner Brothers and set aside music for a while. They held a short reunion tour in 1991–1992 and appeared at several Bahá'í gatherings. Crofts lived in Mexico, Australia and then Nashville, playing country music and making occasional hit singles. Seals moved to Costa Rica and has lived on a coffee farm since 1980.
In 2003, Seals and Crofts reunited and recorded a new album, "Traces", for the first time since 1998. They toured during 2004–2005.
In the early 2000s up to 2008, Seals embarked on various tours with his brother Dan ("England" Dan Seals, of England Dan & John Ford Coley), billing themselves as Seals & Seals.
In December 2010, the bandmates' daughters Juliet (Seals) Crossley and Amelia (Crofts) Dailey, along with Genevieve (Bogan) Dozier, daughter of Seals and Crofts engineer Joey Bogan, formed a musical trio called The Humming Birds. They released their self titled EP The Humming Birds in September 2012.
In 2018, Brady Seals (Jim's cousin) and Lua Crofts (Dash's daughter) began touring as Seals and Crofts 2, performing the catalog of Seals and Crofts, as well as some new music.
When I Meet Them
Seals & Crofts Lyrics
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From the albums YEAR OF SUNDAY (1972) and GREATEST HITS (1975).
I want to see everybody singing, everybody laughing,
Everybody happy, everybody down home
When I meet them, when I meet them. Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah.
I want to see everybody holding hands, everybody groovin',
Every sun a-shinin', everybody down home
In this tiny little world, people's all we got.
Have we forgotten, have we forgotten how to love, how to love?
I want to shake everybody's hand now, talk about the good times,
Make each minute count and, love my brothers and sisters.
When I meet them, when I meet them. Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah.
When I meet them, when I meet them. Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah.
The song "When I Meet Them" by Seals & Crofts is a call for love, unity and togetherness. The lyrics express the desire to see everyone happy, singing, and laughing together while holding hands and grooving to the rhythm of life. The song highlights the importance of love and emphasizes the need to appreciate and cherish the moments we have with our friends and loved ones.
The opening lines of the song "I want to see everybody singing, everybody laughing, everybody happy, everybody down home" is a clear indication of the singer's desire to bring everyone together. The song emphasizes that in this tiny little world, people are all we've got, and we must learn to love and appreciate one another. The lines "Have we forgotten how to love?" emphasizes the need for us to show love, compassion, and empathy to one another at all times.
The chorus expresses the singer's desire to shake everybody's hand, talk about the good times, and spread love among his brothers and sisters. The phrase "Make each minute count" emphasizes the importance of cherishing every single moment in life and making the most of it. In conclusion, "When I Meet Them" is a powerful call for love, unity, and togetherness that emphasizes the importance of cherishing every moment and showing love and compassion to everyone we meet.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to see everybody singing, everybody laughing,
I hope to witness a world filled with joy and laughter where everyone is happy.
Everybody happy, everybody down home
I want to experience an environment where people are comfortable and welcoming.
When I meet them, when I meet them. Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah.
I eagerly wait for the moment I meet them and share such moments filled with happiness.
I want to see everybody holding hands, everybody groovin',
I hope to see people united holding hands and enjoying the groovy moments of life.
Every sun a-shinin', everybody down home
I would love to see a world collectively enjoying the sunny days and cherishing life.
In this tiny little world, people's all we got.
In this small world we inhabit, we are all each other's got to rely on.
Have we forgotten, have we forgotten how to love, how to love?
I wonder whether we've forgotten how to love each other being disconnected in society and technology.
I want to shake everybody's hand now, talk about the good times,
I want to extend my hand and discuss the great times we've shared to relive the moments.
Make each minute count and, love my brothers and sisters.
I aim to make every moment count by expressing my love and affection for my brethren and sisters.
When I meet them, when I meet them. Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah.
The pleasure of reuniting with them is all I hope for and eagerly anticipate with joy.
When I meet them, when I meet them. Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah.
I cannot wait for that moment of unbridled joy when we meet each other.
Contributed by Aiden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.