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.
You and I
The Ames Brothers Lyrics
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But practically everything leaves me totally cold
The only exception I know is the case
When I'm out on a quiet spree, fighting vainly the old ennui
And I suddenly turn and see your fabulous face
I get no kick from champagne
Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
That I get a kick out of you
Some get a kick from cocaine
I'm sure that if I took even one sniff
That would bore me terrifically too
But I get a kick out of you
I get a kick every time I see you standing there before me
I get a kick though it's clear to me, you obviously don't adore me
I get no kick in a plane, flying too high with some guy in the sky
Is my idea of nothing to do, yet I get a kick out of you
I get a kick every time I see you standing there before me
I get a kick though it's clear to me, you obviously don't adore me
I get no kick in a plane, flying too high with some guy in the sky
Is my idea of nothing to do, yet I get a kick out of you
I get a kick out of you
The lyrics to The Ames Brothers's song "You and I" reflect the singer's complex emotions and the unique joy they find in a particular person's presence. The opening lines suggest that the singer has experienced a lot of sadness in their life, perhaps due to difficult or painful experiences. However, they feel unaffected or indifferent towards most things, indicating a general sense of apathy. The lyrics emphasize that the only exception to this indifference is when the singer encounters the person they are singing about.
The lyrics go on to express that the singer does not find excitement or pleasure in the typical sources of enjoyment for others. They mention that champagne and alcohol do not thrill them, implying that they do not find solace in indulgence or excess. They also mention cocaine, suggesting that they do not get any kick out of substance use either. However, despite this, when they see the person they are addressing, they feel a sense of excitement and enjoyment, contrasting their lack of interest in other activities.
The lyrics convey a bittersweet feeling as the singer acknowledges that the person they admire does not reciprocate their affection. They emphasize that despite this one-sidedness, they still feel a kick or thrill whenever they see the person. It is as if their mere presence brings them joy, even though the person may not feel the same way.
The final repetition of the phrase "I get a kick out of you" reinforces the singer's message. It suggests that even though they may not have a conventional love story or a reciprocated love, they find genuine happiness and excitement in the presence of this person. The lyrics overall convey a complex mix of emotions, where the singer's joy and excitement coexist with their awareness of the unrequited nature of their affection.
Line by Line Meaning
My story is much to sad to be told
The events of my life are filled with so much pain and sorrow that it's almost impossible to recount.
But practically everything leaves me totally cold
Almost every aspect of life fails to evoke any emotional response from me, leaving me feeling numb.
The only exception I know is the case
However, there is one exception that I am aware of.
When I'm out on a quiet spree, fighting vainly the old ennui
During those rare moments when I am engaged in a calm and solitary adventure, struggling fruitlessly against my feelings of listlessness.
And I suddenly turn and see your fabulous face
And then, unexpectedly, I turn around and catch a glimpse of your astonishingly wonderful visage.
I get no kick from champagne
I derive no pleasure or excitement from indulging in champagne.
Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
Simply consuming alcohol fails to excite or captivate me in any way.
So tell me why should it be true
Therefore, I am curious to know why it should be the case.
That I get a kick out of you
That I experience a profound sense of joy and exhilaration from being in your presence.
Some get a kick from cocaine
Some individuals derive a sense of pleasure or euphoria from using cocaine.
I'm sure that if I took even one sniff
I am quite certain that even if I were to inhale a minuscule amount of cocaine.
That would bore me terrifically too
It would also fail to interest or excite me in the slightest.
But I get a kick out of you
Yet, despite that, I still experience an intense joy and excitement when I am with you.
I get a kick every time I see you standing there before me
Each and every time I see you standing right in front of me, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of delight and pleasure.
I get a kick though it's clear to me, you obviously don't adore me
Even though it's evident to me that you do not love or cherish me, I still find immense satisfaction and happiness in your presence.
I get no kick in a plane, flying too high with some guy in the sky
The thrill and excitement of being in an airplane, soaring through the sky, accompanied by some other man, is not something that I particularly enjoy.
Is my idea of nothing to do, yet I get a kick out of you
Despite it being an activity that I find uninteresting, I cannot deny the immense joy and thrill I experience when I am with you.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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@MrPatricioMelo
You you you,
I'm in love with you you you,
I could be so true true true
To someone like you you you.
Do do do what you ought to do do do,
Take me in your arms please do,
Let me cling to you you you.
We were meant for each other
To have to hold and to love.
You you you, there's no one like you you you,
You could make my dreams come true
If you say you love me too.
You you you,
I'm in love with you you you,
I could be so true true true
To someone like you you you.
Do do do what you ought…
@durwoodfoote9607
As a high school junior, I remember this song being played at our Junior-Senior Prom in our high school gym.... the lyrics fairly echoed through the gym, it was beautiful and magical. I am now 82, still married to my then, 15 year-old sweet heart and this beautiful song reminds me of our youth and wonderful life together!
@lonniestevens7963
Durwood Foote So happy for you GOD BLESS
@saldemaio7280
I was a sophomore… I remember dancing with my girlfriend at the winter formal. Tragically she died in automobile accident before we graduated school . This song reminds me of her . I wonder what could have been had we stayed together and married
@wmbmorgan
@Sal DeMaio Sorry for your loss.
@MiaHessMusic
HOw sweet!
@nolafeliks6630
I know exactly your feelings!!
@loriannhudson4190
This was my parents favorite song. They would sing every night before going to sleep. We even played at my daddy's funeral. 💞💟
@bisonette5
Beautiful
@Jerry-gu7yp
Hello Lori, how is everything going with you?
@midnightmagnet1035
This was the very first song I learned to sing when I was 12 months old....but could only sing, "You, you, you"...my Mom wrote it on the back of my birth card , noting all the things I was learning to do since my birth!🥰