He began his career fronting the group Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets, managed by Paul Barrett. Also known as the The Sunsets, the 50s-esque rock n roll outfit originaled from Penarth, South Glamorgan. An early break for the band arrived when they were given a support slot for The Rolling Stones in December 1969. Yet, despite landing a recording contract with the seminal label Parlophone Records the following year, the band found success hard to come by. At least in their native Great Britain, they couldn't quite break through commercially, though they had hit singles in other countries. After seven years of constant touring and recording, Shaky left the band in 1977. He gained a lead role in Jack Good's "Elvis!" musical, which brought him praise from many critics.
Regular TV appearances on the revamped TV show Oh Boy led eventually to his first chart success, a reworked version of a Buck Owens song "Hot Dog", which Owens would go on to re-record using Stevens arrangement which had been created by pedal steel guitar player B.J. Cole.
In 1979, Shaky signed what was to be his most successful management deal with Freya Miller, and in 1981, he had his first UK number 1 with "This Ole House" and would have 10 more songs reach the top 5, including three number 1 hits with "Green Door", "Oh Julie" and "Merry Christmas Everyone", while "You Drive Me Crazy" and "A Love Worth Waiting For" reached number 2 in 1981 and 1984 respectively. His 1984 hit "Teardrops" featured Hank B. Marvin on guitar and Stevens has often featured famous musicians such as Albert Lee, Roger Taylor, Bonnie Tyler and more recently Tony Joe White on his recordings. In the mid 80s, Stevens reunited with former producer Dave Edmunds to record an album Lipstick, Powder and Paint and the Christmas smash "Merry Christmas Everyone".
The hits continued throughout the 1980s, making Stevens the biggest selling artist of the decade, and into the early 1990s. Chart successes also included his album Shaky reaching number 1.
It was in the 1990s, however, that Stevens took a lengthy break from recording and was stung by a court ruling requiring a substantial payout to former bandmates The Sunsets. In 1999, Shaky returned to performing and undertook tours that year and the year following. In 2004, things started to look up for Stevens he had a further platinum CD/DVD album in Denmark and a gold album in South Africa.
In 2005, he returned once again to the charts in the United Kingdom, with his greatest hits album The Collection, which reached the UK top 5. That year, he also appeared in the video to Tony Christie's and Peter Kay's #1 hit single "Is This the Way to Amarillo", alongside many other UK stars, including Ronnie Corbett, Jim Bowen, Michael Parkinson and Geoffrey Hayes. He was the winner on the reality television show, Hit Me Baby One More Time. This was quickly followed by a re-release of his cover and his own biggest hit sung in the show, ("Trouble" covering Pink's version) / "This Ole House"), which reached #20 on the UK Singles Chart in June 2005, his 33rd Top 40 hit in the United Kingdom.
In May 2007, Stevens released a brand new album in Denmark entitled Now Listen.
A Love Worth Waiting For
Shakin' Stevens Lyrics
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If you're not certain your future lies with me
I'll let you go
girl
until your heart is sure
Now I won't stop you from leaving 'cos I know
The way to keep you would be to let you go.
And I'm prepared to wait a thousand years or more
It's a love worth waiting for.
If you should leave me
oh please
remember in my heart there's a fire
A flame of desire for your charms.
I will keep you alive
this glowing ember.
A love that will burn until you're back in my arms.
You know
my darling
I need you here with me
But only to stay because it's where you ought to be.
'Cos I'm prepared to wait a thousand years or more
It's a love worth waiting for.
In my heart there's a fire
A flame of desire for your charms.
A love that will burn until
You're back in my arms.
You know
my darling
I need you here with me
. . .
It's a love worth waiting for.
The song "A Love Worth Waiting For" by Shakin' Stevens is a soulful and romantic ballad that speaks about the kind of love that endures through difficult times. The song tells the story of a man who loves a woman so deeply that he is willing to let her go if she ever feels unsure about their relationship. He believes that true love is worth waiting for and that their bond will remain strong even if they are apart. The singer reminds his partner that he will always be there for her, keeping the flame of their love alive until they are reunited once again.
The lyrics are very meaningful and express the depth of true love. The singer's willingness to let go of his partner if she feels uncertain about their future is a testament to his strong faith in their love. He is confident that their bond will endure even if they are not physically together. The song is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the sacrifices we make for the people we cherish.
Overall, "A Love Worth Waiting For" is a heartfelt song that speaks to the enduring nature of true love. It is a song about faith, hope, and patience in the face of adversity. The singer's love for his partner is so strong that he is willing to wait a thousand years for her. The song reminds us that true love is worth waiting for and that it endures through the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
If you should ever want to be set free
If you ever feel like you need to leave me to be happy
If you're not certain your future lies with me
If you're not sure if we have a future together
I'll let you go
I won't hold you back
girl
I'm addressing you, my love interest
until your heart is sure
Until you've figured out what you really want
It's a love worth waiting for.
Our love is strong enough to survive time and distance
Now I won't stop you from leaving 'cos I know
I won't try to change your mind because I understand
The way to keep you would be to let you go.
Sometimes, giving space is the best way to keep someone close
And I'm prepared to wait a thousand years or more
I'll wait as long as it takes for you, my love
If you should leave me oh please remember in my heart there's a fire
If you choose to go, know that my love for you is still burning strong
A flame of desire for your charms.
I desire and cherish everything about you
I will keep you alive this glowing ember.
I will keep our love alive even if we are apart
A love that will burn until you're back in my arms.
Our love will continue to thrive until we are reunited
You know my darling I need you here with me...
You understand that I long for your company
But only to stay because it's where you ought to be.
But only if that's where you want to be
'Cos I'm prepared to wait a thousand years or more
Because I'm willing to wait for you for as long as it takes
In my heart there's a fire
My love for you is intense and passionate
A flame of desire for your charms.
I am completely captivated by you
A love that will burn until You're back in my arms.
Our love is enduring and will last through any distance or separation
You know my darling
You understand, my love
I need you here with me. . .
I want you to be by my side
It's a love worth waiting for.
Our love is worth all the waiting, yearning, and patience in the world
Contributed by Camilla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gerdacoetzer3615
One of the most beautiful Love 💕 songs. It touch my heart and soul. Excellent job Shaky.❤❤❤🥰😍💕 💕❤❤
@susan-sq4gr
Tt😊g
@renatabukowska8256
Te piosenki nigdy się nie zestarzeją będą legendą wśród przebojów
@gogofofo9111
Song sounds like 60s in style of 80s
@user-rd2px2io2b
If you love a person, grab that opportunity quick! Time waits for no- one! ❤
@KOTEK848
Ten utwór jest wprost cudowny,mogę go słuchać bez końca.Niezapomniane lata młodości to były czasy,aż żal że nie wrócą.Teraz mając 60+ miło upływa czas przysłuchaniu piosenek swojego idola z lat młodzieńczych.Uwielbiam😍😍😍💞💞💋
@imreloboda9061
❤
@lidiadziadon7981
Piękny utwur ♥️ Lidia
@newtonmoreira8817
😀
@beatam.1231
A jakie wspomnienia👋🤣🇵🇱🇩🇪😘