The Tavares brothers — Arthur Tavares, Ralph Vierra Tavares, Perry Lee Tavares, Antone Tavares, and Feliciano Tavares nicknamed "Pooch," "Tiny," "Chubby," and "Butch" — started the group in 1964 as Chubby and the Turnpikes in New Bedford, MA. Their grandparents taught them traditional Cape Verde folk songs, while their older brother John schooled them on doo wop singing. In 1969, the group became Tavares. They began singing in New England clubs and were signed to Capitol Records in 1973. Their debut album, Check It Out , was issued in early 1974. The title track slow jam single went to number five R&B on Billboard's charts in summer 1973. The next single, the ballad "That's the Sound That Lonely Makes," hit number ten R&B in early 1974. Check It Out was followed by Hard Core Poetry in summer 1974, helmed by songwriting/production duo Dennis Lambert & Brian Potter (the Four Tops' "Aint No Woman Like the One I Got"). It listed the soaring number ten hit "Too Late," the number one hit "She's Gone," and "Remember What I Told You to Forget," which hit number four in 1975. Lambert & Potter produced In the City (summer 1975), which yielded the driving number one hit "It Only Takes a Minute," "Free Ride" (a 1973 pop smash for the Edgar Winter Group), and "The Love I Never Had." Take That's 1993 cover of "It Only Takes a Minute" was a U.K. hit.
Tavares' album Sky High (spring 1976) was the group's first collaboration with producer Freddie Perren. Perren seemed to have an affinity for family singing groups, having had hits with the Jackson 5 ("I Want You Back," "ABC," "The Love You Save") as a member of the Motown arrangers/songwriters/producers collective The Corporation, and would later go to have hits with the Sylvers ("Boogie Fever"). Sky High boasted the sparkling number three R&B hit "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel (Part 1)" from summer 1976. Their fifth LP, Love Storm was issued in spring 1977 and included the clever number one R&B hit "Whodunit" in spring 1977.
"More Than a Woman" was specifically written for Tavares by the Bee Gees and was issued as a single from the 11-million-selling Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. "More Than a Woman" was also on their Future Bound LP released in spring 1978. A greatest hits set, The Best of Tavares, was released in fall 1977. On 1979's Madame Butterfly LP, the group worked with Philly soul arranger/producer Bobby Martin (the Manhattans, LTD). The sweet ballad "Never Had a Love Like This Before" went to number five R&B in early 1979.
In 1994, Canadian label Unidisc released The Best of Tavares Revisited, which had re-recordings by the group of their past hits.
Loveline
Tavares Lyrics
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Pick up on the loveline
Dial person to person
To my love
Plenty midnight touchin'
Pick up on the loveline
Dial person to person to my love
Feel mistreated, heart broken in two, yeah
I got to wipe those tears from your eyes
And I'll be satisfied with a woman like you
If you let me take you
Through the night
Guaranteed you're gonna
Feel alright
All you got to do is
Drop a dime
You can bet your bottom dollar
I'll be on time
When you need some lovin'
Pick up on the loveline
Dial person to person
To my love
Plenty midnight touchin'
Pick up on the loveline
Dial person to person to my love
I know it's gonna take some time
To get over the hurt and pain
And if you need someone to help you through those nights
Just remember my number, it stays the same
If you let me take you
Through the night
Guaranteed you're gonna
Feel alright
All you got to do is
Drop a dime
You can bet your bottom dollar
I'll be on time
When you need some lovin'
Pick up on the loveline
Dial person to person
To my love
Plenty midnight touchin'
Pick up on the loveline
Dial person to person to my love
Girl, when you need some lovin'
Pick up on the loveline
Dial person to person
To my love
Plenty midnight touchin'
Pick up on the loveline
Dial person to person to my love
When you need some lovin'
Pick up on the loveline
Dial person to person
To my love
Plenty midnight touchin'
Pick up on the loveline
Dial person to person to my love
Oh yeah
Pick up on the lovelive
Dial person to person
To my love
You can love me
Pick up on the loveline
Dial person to person to my love
Won't you come on, girl
When you need some lovin'
Pick up on the loveline
Dial person to person
To my love
Plenty midnight touchin'
Pick up on the loveline
The lyrics of Tavares's song "Loveline" are about a man offering his love and support to a woman who has been hurt in the past. He suggests to her that whenever she needs some love, she should "pick up on the loveline" and call him "person to person". He promises to be there for her and to show her a good time if she lets him take her "through the night". He acknowledges that it will take time for her to get over her past hurts, but wants her to know that he is always available for her.
The song has a sensual feel to it, with the references to midnight touching and the suggestion of spending the night together. However, the tone is also caring and compassionate, with the singer wanting to heal the woman's heart and make her feel loved again. The upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make the song a fun and groovy love anthem.
Overall, "Loveline" is a sweet and upbeat song about offering love and support to someone who needs it. It urges listeners to reach out to someone when they need comfort, and promises that there is always someone there who cares.
Line by Line Meaning
When you need some lovin'
If you're craving for love
Pick up on the loveline
Feel free to call me
Dial person to person
Connect me, personally
To my love
I'll be waiting for you
Plenty midnight touchin'
I'll show you love every night
Girl, I've seen you hurt so many times
I know you've been through a lot of pain
Feel mistreated, heart broken in two, yeah
I understand how you feel when you've been let down
I got to wipe those tears from your eyes
I'll do everything I can to make it okay
And I'll be satisfied with a woman like you
I would be lucky to have someone like you
If you let me take you
If you give me a chance
Through the night
For a whole night
Guaranteed you're gonna
I promise you will
Feel alright
Feel wonderful
All you got to do is
It's easy, just
Drop a dime
Make the call
You can bet your bottom dollar
I'm sure
I'll be on time
I will be there promptly
I know it's gonna take some time
I understand it will not be easy
To get over the hurt and pain
To recover from the pain
And if you need someone to help you through those nights
If you're seeking someone to be there for you at night
Just remember my number, it stays the same
You can always contact me
You can love me
I am willing to be loved
Won't you come on, girl
Please give me a chance, my love
Oh yeah
I absolutely mean it
Writer(s): Kashif, Lawrence Jones Copyright: Wavemaker Music Group Inc., Paul Laurence Jones Iii
Contributed by Dominic T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Francisco
on Ridin' High
Podran decirme que mujer canta ridin' high con los tavares