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.
My Bonnie Lassie
The Ames Brothers Lyrics
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I hear the bagpipes hummin'
My Bonnie Lassie's comin' over the sea
My heart with her she's bringin'
I hear the blue bells ringin'
Soon we'll be highland flingin'
My love and me
Sails o'er the ocean blue
Bringing, oh, bringing
My bonnie back to me
That's why the drums are drummin'
That's why the pips are hummin'
My Bonnie Lassie's comin', comin' to me
Sad are the lads she's leavin'
Many a sigh they're heavin'
Even the heather's grievin', cryin' with dew
She's left her native highland
To come and live in my land
She'll love the folks who smile
And say, "how-de-do"
I'll meet her at the shore
Playin the pipes for her
Dressed in a kilt and a tam'oshanter too
Drums in my heart are drummin'
I hear the bagpipes hummin'
My Bonnie Lassie's comin', comin' to me
The lyrics of the song, "My Bonnie Lassie" by The Ames Brothers, narrate a beautiful love story of a man, eagerly waiting for his beloved, to arrive from across the sea. His heart is beating with the sound of drums and bagpipes, as he is eagerly waiting for the moment when he can see his girlfriend. He hears the bluebells ringing, which he perceives as a sign of her arrival. Excitement fills his heart as he anticipates the moments that he will spend with his Bonnie Lassie. The image of the Highland Fling dance forms in his mind, as he envisions dancing with her.
The songwriter portrays the deep love and connection between the couple as they reside in different parts of the world. The longing and joy of the man as he awaits his woman's arrival exemplifies the passion in love. The lyrics also demonstrate the sacrifices one makes for love, as the woman leaves her native highland to come and live with the man in his land.
In summary, "My Bonnie Lassie" is a love story that reflects the determination and anticipation of a man eagerly waiting for his beloved from across the sea. The lyrics also depict the sacrifices made for love as the woman leaves her native land to be with the man she loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Drums in my heart are drummin'
My heart is beating with excitement and anticipation.
I hear the bagpipes hummin'
The sound of bagpipes fills the air.
My Bonnie Lassie's comin' over the sea
The woman I love is coming across the sea to be with me.
My heart with her she's bringin'
She carries my heart with her and is bringing it back to me.
I hear the blue bells ringin'
The blue bells are ringing in celebration of her arrival.
Soon we'll be highland flingin'
We will be dancing the Highland Fling together.
My love and me
We will be together.
Somewhere a ship and crew
A ship with a crew is sailing toward us.
Sails o'er the ocean blue
They are crossing the vast blue sea.
Bringing, oh, bringing
They are bringing my Bonnie to me.
My bonnie back to me
My beloved partner is returning after a long trip.
That's why the drums are drummin'
My heart is beating with excitement.
That's why the pips are hummin'
The sound of bagpipes fills the air.
My Bonnie Lassie's comin', comin' to me
My beloved is coming to be with me.
Sad are the lads she's leavin'
The people she is leaving behind are sad.
Many a sigh they're heavin'
They are sighing heavily in despair.
Even the heather's grievin', cryin' with dew
Even the plants and nature are sorrowful at her departure.
She's left her native highland
She has left her homeland.
To come and live in my land
She will now live with me in my country.
She'll love the folks who smile
She will enjoy the people who greet her warmly.
And say, "how-de-do"
People who say hello to her in a friendly manner.
I'll meet her at the shore
I will wait for her at the water's edge.
Playin the pipes for her
I will play my bagpipes for her arrival.
Dressed in a kilt and a tam'oshanter too
I will wear traditional Scottish attire.
My Bonnie Lassie's comin', comin' to me
The woman I love is coming to be with me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARION MCCLURG, ROY C. BENNETT, SID TEPPER, DP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Somewhere a ship and crew
Sails o'er the ocean blue
Bringing, oh, bringing
My bonnie back to me
That's why the drums are drummin'
That's why the pips are hummin'
My Bonnie Lassie's comin', comin' to me
Drums in my heart are drummin'
I hear the bagpipes hummin'
My Bonnie Lassie's comin' over the sea
My heart with her she's bringin'
I hear the blue bells ringin'
Soon we'll be highland flingin'
My love and me
I'll meet her at the shore
Playin' the pipes for her
Dressed in a kilt and a tam o'shanter too
Drums in my heart are drummin'
I hear the bagpipes hummin'
My Bonnie Lassie's comin', comin' to me
Sad are the lads she's leavin'
Many a sigh they're heavin'
Even the heather's grievin', cryin' with dew
She's left her native highland
To come and live in my land
She'll love the folks who smile
And say, "how-de-do"
@cf1934
I married a lovely woman in October of 1955 and we're still married. This was one of my favorite songs back then. thanks for posting it.
@user-sr9tb6lf3x
sorry ////
@Zuckeerrrr
rip too you
@Migs1023
⭐️🥇
@TabbyEgg312
Is he still alive?
@glow1285
@@TabbyEgg312 he added a video to a playlist 5 months ago so probably
@TheRobinhoodtexas
Thumbs up if Mafia 2 brought you here
@FA-te4yt
I don’t even remember it in the original game. I found i found it on the soundtrack playlist
@grotgrusson5124
👍
@trainknut
When you're driving the streets of Empire Bay, and suddenly you get flashbacks to The Somme.