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.
Moments to Remember
The Ames Brothers Lyrics
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The day we tore the goalpost down
We willl have these moments to remember
The quiet walks, the noisy fun
The ballroom prize we almost won
We will have these moments to remember
And the present disappears
The laughter we were glad to share
Will echo through the years
When other nights and other days
May find us gone our separate ways
We will have these moments to remember
January to December, we'll have moments to remember
We will have these moments to remember
The Ames Brothers' song Moments to Remember is a touching reminiscence about the sweet memories of youth and the moments that we cherish and remember forever. The song describes a range of experiences that are worth remembering, such as New Year's Eve celebrations, walking with loved ones, having fun with friends, winning a ballroom prize, and more. The lyrics suggest that although time may pass and things may change, these special moments will always be with us.
The verses convey both the joy and the sadness associated with nostalgia. The lyrics capture the bittersweet emotions of reflecting on the past and acknowledging that some people may go their separate ways. The song speaks to the universality of these sentiments and the importance of cherishing the memories that make life meaningful and rich.
Overall, Moments to Remember is a poignant and powerful reflection on the beauty of life's fleeting moments.
Line by Line Meaning
The New Year's Eve we did the town
The New Year's Eve we celebrated by going out and having a grand time will always be cherished in our memories.
The day we tore the goalpost down
The day when we had so much fun and excitement that we tore down the goalpost will always be remembered.
We willl have these moments to remember
All these memorable events we experienced will be with us forever.
The quiet walks, the noisy fun
The serene moments we shared and the lively times we had will always be etched in our memories.
The ballroom prize we almost won
The occasion when we almost grabbed the ballroom prize will always be remembered with a mix of regret and joy.
Tho summer turns to winter
Even when time passes and seasons come and go.
And the present disappears
And the current moment fades into yesterday.
The laughter we were glad to share
The bouts of hearty laughter we shared in those moments will always bring a smile to our faces.
Will echo through the years
Those moments, including the sound of our laughter, will be remembered and talked about for years to come.
When other nights and other days
Despite the passing of time and the occurrence of different experiences.
May find us gone our separate ways
Even if we part ways and live separate lives.
We will have these moments to remember
We will always have these cherished memories that will stay with us forever.
January to December, we'll have moments to remember
Throughout the entire year, we will have memories to cherish.
We will have these moments to remember
The moments that have left an indelible mark on our lives will continue to be remembered by us.
Contributed by Grace R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cliffcliff433
About the best male vocal group of the last century.
@Cynthia-ht8ld
The Ames Brothers sing a beautiful version of this song.
@volvodude101
Thanks mate, good memories!
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@chevy266nova
I love to sing along with the viedos ...... Tho summer turns to winter
And the present disappears
The laughter we were glad to share
Will echo through the years
@Jerry-gu7yp
Hello Jean, how is everything going with you?