Their best-known lineup included Terry Kirkman (vocals, woodwind instruments), Russ Giguere (vocals, guitar), Jim Yester (rhythm and lead guitar), Jules Alexander (lead and rhythm guitar), Brian Cole (bass) and Ted Bluechel Jr (drums) (and later Larry Ramos, who replaced Jules in early 1967).
Since 2014, founding members Jim Yester and Jules Alexander have been leading the current line-up of the Association, which includes Bruce Pictor, Paul Holland, Del Ramos, and Jordan Cole.
You're In My Heart
The Association Lyrics
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when you walked into the room
I said hello unnoticed
You said goodbye too soon
Breezing through the clientele
spinning yarns that were so lyrical
I really must confess right here
I took all those habits of yours
that in the beginning were hard to accept
Your fashion sense, Beardsly prints
I put down to experience
The big bosomed lady with the Dutch accent
who tried to change my point of view
Her ad lib lines were well rehearsed
but my heart cried out for you
You're in my heart, you're in my soul
You'll be my breath should I grow old
You are my lover, you're my best friend
You're in my soul
My love for you is immeasurable
My respect for you immense
You're ageless, timeless, lace and fineness
You're beauty and elegance
You're a rhapsody, a comedy
You're a symphony and a play
You're every love song ever written
But honey what do you see in me
You're in my heart, you're in my soul
You'll be my breath should I grow old
You are my lover, you're my best friend
You're in my soul
You're an essay in glamour
Please pardon the grammar
but you're every schoolboy's dream
You're Celtic United, but baby I've decided
You're the best team I've ever seen
And there have been many affairs
Many times I've thought to leave
But I bite my lip and turn around
'cause you're the warmest thing I've ever found
You're in my heart, you're in my soul
You'll be my breath should I grow old
You are my lover, you're my best friend
You're in my soul
In the first verse, the singer reflects on how he didn't know what day it was when the person walked into the room. The introduction of this person disrupted his sense of time and reality. He had no idea they would have such an impact on his life. Although he said hello, the person left too soon without him being able to properly express his feelings. In the second verse, the singer admits that the initial attraction was purely physical. He was taken in by the person's appearance and charm. As he got to know them better, there were habits and parts of their personality that were hard to accept, such as their fashion choices. However, he put these things down to experience and realized that the person was the love of his life.
The chorus of the song reaffirms that the person is in the singer's heart and soul. He admits that his love for this person is immeasurable, and his respect for them is immense. The bridge of the song describes the person in poetic terms, comparing them to a rhapsody, a comedy, and a symphony, among other things. The singer marvels at the fact that this person is every love song ever written, but is still with him despite his flaws. The final verse compares the person to an essay in glamour and the best team the singer has ever seen. The singer muses that there have been many times where he has thought about leaving, but ultimately decides that the person is the warmest thing he has ever found.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't know what day it was
when you walked into the room
I didn't realize the significance of the moment when you entered, I failed to see that this was the start of something important.
I said hello unnoticed
You said goodbye too soon
I greeted you, but it felt like you didn't notice me or didn't give us enough time together.
Breezing through the clientele
spinning yarns that were so lyrical
I really must confess right here
the attraction was purely physical
You moved effortlessly through the crowd, telling stories in such an enchanting way, but I must admit that I was initially drawn to your physical appearance.
I took all those habits of yours
that in the beginning were hard to accept
Your fashion sense, Beardsly prints
I put down to experience
Initially some of the things you did were difficult for me to understand or accept, like your unique sense of style or appreciation for Beardsley prints, but I learned to appreciate them over time as experiences that added to the richness of our relationship.
The big bosomed lady with the Dutch accent
who tried to change my point of view
Her ad lib lines were well rehearsed
but my heart cried out for you
There were others who tried to capture my interest, like the Dutch woman with a big bosom who spoke with conviction, but my heart always longed for you and couldn't be swayed.
You're in my heart, you're in my soul
You'll be my breath should I grow old
You are my lover, you're my best friend
You're in my soul
You are at the core of who I am, and I can't imagine life without you. You are my partner and my closest confidant, and your presence fills me with joy and energy.
My love for you is immeasurable
My respect for you immense
You're ageless, timeless, lace and fineness
You're beauty and elegance
The feelings I have for you cannot be contained by words or measured by time. My admiration for your qualities like beauty, elegance and sophistication feels limitless, and I respect you deeply.
You're a rhapsody, a comedy
You're a symphony and a play
You're every love song ever written
But honey what do you see in me
You have qualities that are both serious and playful, like a harmony of music and comedy. You inspire feelings of romance and passion in me, but I can't help but wonder what you see in me that makes you feel the same.
You're an essay in glamour
Please pardon the grammar
but you're every schoolboy's dream
You're Celtic United, but baby I've decided
You're the best team I've ever seen
You embody glamour, sophistication and style that's hard to put into words. Despite my flaws and imperfections, I feel like I've won the ultimate prize in being with you. You're the team that I'm proud to represent.
And there have been many affairs
Many times I've thought to leave
But I bite my lip and turn around
'cause you're the warmest thing I've ever found
I've been tempted by others or by thoughts of leaving, but every time I've made the decision to stay because I know that being with you is what brings me the most joy and warmth.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROD STEWART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@geofflepper3207
A time when things were not so complicated?
What?
That's how you see the 1960s?
Really?
Sounds like nostalgia has made you forget what the 1960s was really like.
Political turmoil, wars, constant threat of nuclear annihilation,
"race riots" across the United States and a fight for basic racial rights, assassinations,
the Democratic National convention in Chicago,
women fighting for equal rights,
gay people fighting for equal rights,
Indigenous people fighting for justice and recognition,
former colonies of European empires getting independence and going through struggles to establish themselves,
sexual revolution,
drugs, drugs, drugs,
beatniks and hippies,
etc., etc.
@michaelb.3438
Terry Robert Kirkman (December 12, 1939 – September 23, 2023) was an American musician and songwriter best known as a vocalist for the pop group The Association and the writer of several of the band's hit songs such as "Cherish", "Everything That Touches You", and "Six Man Band". As a member of The Association, he was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003.
Early life
Terry Robert Kirkman was born in Salina, Kansas, on December 12, 1939, and was raised in Chino, California.His parents both had a musical background. His father Gordon had performed in bands as a soprano saxophone player and singer, and his mother Lois played the organ and piano at church and in silent film theaters] He first learned how to play brass instruments as a child, during the Second World War.After graduating from Chino High School in 1957, he attended Chaffey College as a music major. He met Frank Zappa in college and they performed together at local coffeehouses from 1959 to 1961.
Kirkman left the Association at the end of 1972, and returned when the band was reformed in 1979, after previously splitting up the year before. After growing tired of touring, Kirkman left the band in 1984. Subsequently, on rare occasions he performed in guest appearances with the band. He was present when he and the Association's other surviving members were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003and when the band were recipients of the Rock Justice Awards on January 18, 2019, at Village Studios in Los Angeles.
A series of interviews that he and Jules Alexander took part in, in early 2023, were released in separate parts, starting on September 1, 2023. The fourth part of these interviews was released a day before his death.
Personal life and death
In the years following his departure from the Association, Kirkman retired from the music industry and worked in California as an addictions counselor.
Kirkman lived in Montclair, California, with his wife Heidi. He died from congestive heart failure on September 23, 2023, at age 83, following a long illness.
Take care and God bless
@superbrownbrown
The Association - Never My Love
You ask me if there'll come a time
When I grow tired of you
Never, my love
Never, my love
You wonder if this heart of mine
Will lose its desire for you
Never, my love
Never, my love
What makes you think love will end?
When you know that my whole life depends
On you (on you)
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba (ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba)
Never, my love
Never, my love
You say you fear I'll change my mind
I won't require you
Never, my love
Never, my love
How can you think love will end
When I've asked you to spend your whole life
With me? (with me, with me)
Never, my love (never, my love)
Never, my love
Never, my love (never, my love)
Never, my love
Never, my love
@arquivomusical-suamusicaes8879
The Association - Never My Love (1967)
You ask me if there'll come a time
When I grow tired of you
Never, my love
Never, my love
You wonder if this heart of mine
Will lose its desire for you
Never, my love
Never, my love
What makes you think love will end?
When you know that my whole life depends
On you (on you)
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba (ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba)
Never, my love
Never, my love
You say you fear I'll change my mind
I won't require you
Never, my love
Never, my love
How can you think love will end
When I've asked you to spend your whole life
With me? (with me, with me)
Never, my love (never, my love)
Never, my love
Never, my love (never, my love)
Never, my love
Never, my love...
Composers: Richard P. Addrisi / Donald J. Addrisi
@olblu8746
"Never my love" came out about the same time l first saw this beautiful girl while in hi school. Every once in a while she would turn and look at me , but there was no indication she was interested in me. After 6 mos. of trying to get her attention, l gave up and started looking for another girl.
One day while l was sitting in my car listening to "Never my love" , and feeling lonely, she walked across the front of my car. I thought " there she goes , doesn't even care how l feel about her." When she was almost out of sight she stopped and gave me the most beautiful smile l had ever seen! My adrenaline rush was so great l couldn't even open the door! I finally opened it and l almost fell out. All the while she stood there looking and laughing. When l walked up to her l was so nervous all l could say was "Hi , Hi, Hi" , my heart was beating so fast l almost passed out. Turned out that she thought l wasn't interested in her. She was right, cause l never made a move toward her, l was also very shy. I almost lost her. We started dating, married and this comming March will be our 54th anniversary , Lord willing. She has been an excellent wife, a perfect mother and grandmother. We are still very much in love, have weathered many storms together. "Never my love" always takes us back to that special moment when our eyes met and it all started from there . She still laughs when she remembers how l almost fell out of car.
@HVYMETL
That's the most wonderful story I've read in awhile.
@olblu8746
@HVYMETL thank you and God bless.
@hutchmorel2082
Might cry
@robertbarrera7875
May God always bless both of you ....luv the story!
@olblu8746
@Robert Barrera thank you , God bless you.
@sherisolwold6888
My husband dedicated this song to me on our first date we were married for 52 years. He passed away in January of 2022. This song will always be a special part of our lives.
@aghaskamran
God bless him and smile on him in heaven!
@boboboboski5137
I am amazed (and totally jealous!!!!!) of your story. I was a sucker for this song as well as "Cherish" when I was in Jr HS. In those innocent years I dreamed of a life with a dream bride who would be my loving wife for 52 years. I was never as fortunate as your man ... but I can say this in 2022 ... his spirit is most definitely alive and well .. with the words you've written here ... with this very awesome and amazing song ... perhaps you have not come to realize it yet, but you bring your man back to life ... every time you listen to this wonderful song and hear the beauty of his heart singing to you inside every lyric. Never My Love. 1967. Nothing left to say, other than .. LOVE!!!
@vanitambalomoreira9059
@Bobo Boboski Belas palavras!
Triste demais perder um grande amor..😢