Shalamar's first single, the 1977 Motown medley "Uptown Festival," featured a bevy of faceless studio musicians; once it became a hit, Griffey decided to form a performing group under the name Shalamar. Through Soul Train, Griffey found Jody Watley, Jeffrey Daniel, and Gerald Brown, the three vocalists that became Shalamar; Brown was quickly replaced by Howard Hewitt in 1978.
Shalamar's string of poppy dance-soul hits began in 1979 with "Take That to the Bank"; later that year, "The Second Time Around" hit the Top Ten. Throughout the early '80s the group were favorites on the U.S. R&B scene, as well as scoring a number of British hit singles (the two biggest being "A Night To Remember" and "There It Is" in 1982). Watley and Daniel left the group in 1982 and were replaced by Delisa Davis and Micki Free in 1984; Watley went on to stardom as a solo act. Daniel released an album "Skinny Boy in 1990 and choreographed Michael Jackson's Bad and Smooth Criminal videos. He is also credited with teaching Michael the Moonwalk.
The following year Shalamar won a Grammy award for "Don't Get Stopped in Beverly Hills," which was featured in Beverly Hills Cop. Hewitt left for a solo career in 1986, signaling the end of the band's career as hit-makers. Sidney Justin replaced Hewitt and the group recorded 1987's Circumstantial Evidence, which was a commercial disappointment. The group faded away soon after the release of 1990's Wake Up.
Jeffrey, Howard Hewett and Carolyn Griffey (Solar Records Dick Griffeys daughter) reformed Shalamar in the late nineties and played two UK Arena tours in 1999 and 2003. In 2005 Shalamar appeared on the primetime TV show Hit Me Baby One More Time and have been touring globally ever since.
In October 2009, the reconstituted Shalamar of Hewett, Daniel, and Griffey, performed as a part of "The Ultimate Boogie Nights Disco Concert Series", at IndigO2, within the O2 Arena Entertainment Avenue in London. This prompted their return to the UK in April 2010 for a tour. Shalamar returned to IndigO2 in October 2011, December 2012, December 2013 and December 2014. Shalamar performed a series of eight UK tour dates in April 2015 and another tour of four UK dates in July 2015.
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A Night to Remember
Shalamar Lyrics
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And that's one thing I'm proud to say I've found in you
I'm so glad we reached an understanding
Now I know my heart is safe with you, ooh
So now my love to you, baby, I surrender
Get ready, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Gonna make this a night to remember
Celebrations in the heart 'cause we're united
And there's nothing in this world to come between me and you
We're together, and it keeps me so excited
To think of what the power of love can do, ooh
And I'm filled with a love that's, oh, so tender
Get ready, (baby) tonight (girl)
I'm gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, (get ready) tonight
I'm gonna make this a night to remember
Make this a night to remember
Get ready, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, (get ready) tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, (baby) tonight (darlin')
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, (darlin') tonight (baby)
Gonna make this a night to remember
This night you won't forget
Gonna make this a night to remember
'Cause your love I won't regret
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, (baby) tonight (darling)
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, (it won't be like the past) tonight (I will make it last)
Gonna make this a night to remember
(Tonight)
(Make this a night to remember)
(Tonight)
(Make this a night to remember)
Let's make a toast to those who helped make this occasion
They turned their back on love, and that's what drove you straight to me
Now to you I make a lasting dedication
I'll show you all that love and life can be, ooh
And each day that I live I will deliver
Get ready, (this night you won't forget) tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, ('cause your love, I won't regret) tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, (baby) tonight (darlin')
Gonna make this a night to remember
The lyrics of Shalamar's "A Night To Remember" are about celebrating a deep and unconditional love. The song describes the feeling of being in a truly satisfying relationship with someone you love and trust. The lyrics encourage living in the moment, letting go of past disappointments, and embracing the joy of being together, as the couple is united in celebrating love. The idea of a "night to remember" signals that this is a special moment in time that they will always cherish.
The lyrics also express gratitude towards those who had made the occasion possible, acknowledging that the journey to finding true love might have had its challenges. The song has a fun and upbeat tone to it, invoking a celebratory mood. The melody is catchy and the chorus is repetitive, making it a perfect dance-floor hit.
Overall, "A Night To Remember" is about embracing love, celebrating it, and holding onto it tightly. It is a song that expresses the joys of being in love and the power of celebrating that love in the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
When you love someone, it's natural, not demanding
True love shouldn't feel forced or require constant demands.
And that's one thing I'm proud to say I've found in you
I'm grateful to have found someone who genuinely loves me without conditions.
I'm so glad we reached an understanding
I'm happy that we've come to a mutual agreement and can move forward together.
Now I know my heart is safe with you, ooh
I trust you completely and I know that my heart is in good hands with you.
So now my love to you, baby, I surrender
I give you my whole heart and am willing to fully commit to our relationship.
Celebrations in the heart 'cause we're united
Our hearts are filled with joy because we're together and united as one.
And there's nothing in this world to come between me and you
There's no obstacle or challenge in the world that can drive us apart because our love is strong.
We're together, and it keeps me so excited
Being with you makes me feel alive and keeps me feeling excited about our future together.
To think of what the power of love can do, ooh
It's amazing to consider what great things we can accomplish together because of the power of love.
And I'm filled with a love that's, oh, so tender
My love for you is gentle, compassionate and caring, and it fills my heart with happiness.
Make this a night to remember
Let's make tonight an unforgettable experience that we'll always cherish.
This night you won't forget
Tonight will be so amazing that you'll remember it forever.
'Cause your love I won't regret
I have no doubts or regrets about loving you because you're the best thing that's ever happened to me.
Let's make a toast to those who helped make this occasion
Let's raise a glass to those who have supported us and made our relationship possible.
They turned their back on love, and that's what drove you straight to me
Others may have given up on love, but that only led you to me and brought us together.
Now to you I make a lasting dedication
I commit to you forever and dedicate my life to loving and caring for you.
I'll show you all that love and life can be, ooh
I promise to show you the best of everything that life and love have to offer.
And each day that I live I will deliver
I will prove my love and loyalty to you every single day for the rest of my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Leon Sylvers III, Dana Meyers, Nidra Beard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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