The Ames Brothers got their beginning in Malden, where all four were born. The act consisted of Joe (born 3 May 1921), Gene (born 13 February 1923), Vic (born 20 May 1925 - died 23 January 1978) and Ed (born 9 July 1927).
Born into a non-professional but musical family, the boys were brought up on classical and operatic music. Their parents, David and Sarah Urick, were Russian Jewish immigrants from the Ukraine who read Shakespeare and semi-classics to their nine children from the time they were old enough to listen.
The brothers formed a quartet with a cousin Lennie, and had been touring United States Army and Navy bases entertaining the troops and were offered a job at the Foxs and Hounds nightclub, one of the fanciest clubs in Boston. This one week engagement turned into several months when the word got around of their appearance. At the time, they were going by the name of the Amory Brothers, a name taken from Vic's middle name and they were becoming quite popular in the area. It was at this time that Joe decided to rejoin the group. He said they were just having too much fun together for him to miss out. Taking their act to New York they got a job with bandleader Art Mooney. One day while at Leeds Publishing Company in search of a song called "Should I" that their mother had asked them to sing, Milt Gabler of Decca Records heard them singing it and had them cut a few sides for Decca Records just before the ban which started in January, 1948.
A year later when the ban was lifted, the Ames Brothers were the first artists to record for Coral Records. The name Amory was shortened to Ames. They were swept into national top billing with their first hit record, "Rag Mop," in January, 1950. Doing radio shows for free at times just for the experience, they later became regulars on such shows as The Arthur Godfrey Hour. One of the first acts to appear on the original Ed Sullivan Show when it was known as Toast of the Town, they made their debut with him when the show was telecast live from Wanamaker's Department Store.
Soon, they were the top paid group in nightclubs and supperclubs everywhere and their popularity on television was nationwide. In 1956 they starred in their own show, The Ames Brothers Show, which was seen on Friday nights. It was the first syndicated television show to be shown in foreign countries.
Over their fifteen year career the prolific Brothers notched up 50 U.S. chart entries, 21 of them on the Coral label before signing with RCA Victor. The group disbanded in the 1960s but Ed Ames went on with a successful singing and acting career, including playing Daniel Boone's sidekick, Mingo, on the successful Daniel Boone television series (1964-1970).
They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998.
Music! Music! Music!
The Ames Brothers Lyrics
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All I want is having you and music, music, music!
I'd do anything for you, anything you'd want me to
All I want is kissing you and music, music, music!
Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in, in the nickelodeon
The Ames Brothers’s song Music! Music! Music! is a memorable piece of music from 1950 which is light, upbeat, and catchy. The song begins with the line, “Put another nickel in, in the nickelodeon,” which is a reference to the nickel-operated coin machine that played music. The singer of the song is asking his love interest to keep playing the music because all he wants is to be with her and listen to the music together. The line “All I want is having you and music, music, music!” summarizes the singer’s desire to enjoy his time with his love interest by combining their love with music.
The singer also proclaims his unending love by saying, “I’d do anything for you, anything you’d want me to.” He wants to show his love by being the one who fulfills his love interest's needs and desires. Additionally, the singer says that he wants to get closer to his love interest while they dance to their favorite music. The line “Closer, my dear come closer” indicates the singer's desire to be intimate with his love interest while listening to music that they both love. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand with simple yet catchy rhymes that make the song memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Put another nickel in, in the nickelodeon
Please insert another coin into the machine that plays music for me, so that I can continue to enjoy the sound.
All I want is having you and music, music, music!
I am content with nothing more than being in your presence, enjoying the sweet sound of music together.
I'd do anything for you, anything you'd want me to
I am willing to make any sacrifice or do any task that will please you and make you happy.
All I want is kissing you and music, music, music!
There is nothing I desire more than to share a kiss with you while we listen to the beautiful music playing around us.
Closer, my dear come closer
Please move closer to me, my beloved, so that I can feel your warmth and embrace while we enjoy the melody together.
The nicest part of any melody
The most pleasant and enjoyable aspect of any musical tune
Is when you're dancing close to me
Occurs when we are dancing in close proximity, allowing us to feel the rhythm and share a special moment together.
Put another nickel in, in the nickelodeon
Please add another coin so that I can continue to enjoy this musical experience with you, my love.
All I want is loving you and music, music, music!
I am completely content with just loving you and listening to music; nothing else is necessary for my happiness.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE BAUM, STEPHAN WEISS
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