The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single declaring the artist "Minister of New Super Heavy Funk". As The Brand New Heavies they gained a cult following in the London club scene and soon signed to Cooltempo as acid jazz replaced rare groove in clubs. The band issued a debut recording for Eddie Piller's Acid Jazz label in 1990 with Jay Ella Ruth as lead singer.
A single, "Got to Give", came out on Cooltempo before the Brand New Heavies signed to Acid Jazz Records and released Brand New Heavies to critical acclaim. The band signed to a division of Chrysalis Records in the UK, and American distribution was picked up by influential label Delicious Vinyl, and N'Dea Davenport (who had signed an artist development deal with Delicious Vinyl) joined the group. A revamped version of the first album with vocals by N'Dea Davenport was then released, and the singles "Dream Come True", "Never Stop" and "Stay This Way", all with Davenport on lead vocals, became hits on both sides of the Atlantic, with the latter becoming a music video directed by Douglas Gayeton that saw heavy rotation on MTV.
The group's appearance with MC Serch (formerly of 3rd Bass) and Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) at a performance in New York City, inspired the group to incorporate elements of hip hop music. Their next album was the critically acclaimed Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1, which included collaborations with Guru of Gang Starr and The Pharcyde, among others, but lacked any female vocals.
While under management by Colin Lester's and Ian McAndrew's Wildlife Entertainment, The Brand New Heavies released Brother Sister (1994) which was the last album for a while with N'Dea Davenport, who had left to complete her solo album (which she had put on hold to join the Heavies). The album spawned more singles, though one of them, a cover of Maria Muldaur's "Midnight at the Oasis", was popular only in the UK because it was not included in the US version of the album.
Siedah Garrett joined the group for their next album, Shelter (1997). It contained the minor hit, the Carole King-penned song "You've Got a Friend" that was originally made famous by James Taylor. Again, though, this song did not appear on the US version of the album. The album also contained the hit "Sometimes". The remix of "Sometimes" included the rap vocals of Q-Tip from Tribe.
The Brand New Heavies then released their greatest hits album, Trunk Funk - The Best of The Brand New Heavies (2000) with Carleen Anderson on vocals for some newly recorded songs, followed by the Japan only album We Won't Stop (2003) featuring a variety of vocalists and Allaboutthefunk (2004) featuring British singer Nicole Russo on vocals.
In April 2006, the Brand New Heavies reunited with N'Dea Davenport and former label Delicious Vinyl. A new album, Get Used to It was released on June 27 2006 via Starbucks and more traditional music retail outlets. The album was recorded in New York and London; and the lead single "I Don't Know Why (I Love You)" was issued in early May. The single was notable for being one of very few late releases to feature the trademarked "A Tom Moulton Mix", as the legendary disco pioneer had been asked to contribute mixes. Later that year, their song "Jump 'N' Move" was featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 computer animated feature film, Happy Feet, and the in-game soundtrack for 2004's NBA Live 2005. The band toured at the end of 2006.
After the release of a live CD Live at the Indigo2 in late 2008, the Brand New Heavies announced they would be releasing a new album in 2009 with N'Dea Davenport on vocals.
Dream Come True
The Brand New Heavies Lyrics
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De-de-dee-de-de-dea
Sho-de-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea
De-de-dee-de-de-dea
There will never be a time
when I’m true to you Yeah
You, you’re always on my mind
I’ve been in a strained of affaires
Til I met you
You, you’re always on my mind
Tell me what can I do
Is it a dream come true
Above a love I once new
Was it all in my mind
I feel I dream on the time
You don’t have to prove your love
Cause it’s plain to see
And life, life is a mystery
Until you came to me
And we’ll have high hopes
But if it don’t work out
We won’t need this may
Cause love got in force
And it will remain
Is it a dream come true
Above a love I once new
Was it all in my mind
I feel I dream on the time
Oh-ho-e yeah
Oh-o-oh
Sho-do-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea
Ho-o-o
Oh-he-yeah
Oh-he-yeah
Oh-he-yeah
Ho-o-o-ea
Sho-do-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea
Bi-de-bi-de-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea
Schko-de-bi-de-bi-bi-bea
If this love I feel
In this whole so real
In my dreams you
that treat me so right
A dream come true
Above a love I once new
Was it all in my mind
I feel I dream on the time
A dream come true
Above a love I once new
Was it all in my mind
I feel I dream on the time
Oh-ho-e-yeah
Oh-o-oh
Sho-do-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea
Oh-oh-yeah-yeah
Oh-oh-yeah-yeah
Oh-oh-yeah-yeah
Oh-oh-yeah-yeah
Oh-oh-yeah-yeah
Oh-oh-yeah-yeah
Oooooooohh
The opening lyrics of The Brand New Heavies' song Dream Come True are nonsensical syllables that mimic a playful melody. The song then progresses to a confession of a love-stricken individual who cannot help but think of their significant other. The lyrics go on to say that the singer's love interest is always on their mind, even when they were entangled in other romantic affairs before meeting them. The chorus poses a question - was this love a dream come true, or was it all in their head? The singer then reveals the fear of losing their love but, at the same time, reassures that love will remain even if things don't work out.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love that encapsulates romantic feelings and evokes emotions familiar to anyone who has got swept away by love. The lyrics are straightforward and are complemented by the upbeat tempo and danceable rhythm, making the song an embodiment of a lively romantic experience.
Line by Line Meaning
There will never be a time
The feeling of love that I have for you will never change or fade.
when I'm true to you Yeah
I will always be in love with you.
You, you're always on my mind
You are constantly in my thoughts and I can't stop thinking about you.
Tell me what can I do
I am willing to do anything to make you happy and keep you in my life.
I've been in a strained of affaires
I have been in several relationships that haven't been successful until I met you.
Til I met you
My life felt incomplete until I found you.
Is it a dream come true
I can't believe that I finally found love and it feels like a dream.
Above a love I once new
The love I have with you is greater than any love I have ever known in the past.
Was it all in my mind
I used to wonder if true love actually existed or if it was just something in my imagination.
I feel I dream on the time
I feel like I am still dreaming because I can't believe that you are really in my life.
You don't have to prove your love
I know that you love me and you don't have to do anything to convince me of that.
Cause it's plain to see
Your actions show me that you love me and I don't need any other evidence of your love.
And life, life is a mystery
Life is full of surprises and I never expected to find someone as wonderful as you.
Until you came to me
My life felt incomplete until you came into it and showed me what true love is.
And we'll have high hopes
We have high expectations for our relationship and believe that it will last forever.
But if it don't work out
If our relationship doesn't work out, it's okay because we will always have the memories of the love we shared.
We won't need this may
We won't need all of the material possessions that we have because the love we shared is what really matters.
Cause love got in force
Our love is powerful and we don't need anything else to make us happy.
And it will remain
Our love will last forever, even if we are no longer together.
If this love I feel
The love I have for you is deep and real.
In this whole so real
Our love is genuine and true.
In my dreams you
Even in my dreams, you are there with me.
that treat me so right
You always treat me with kindness and respect, and I am grateful for that.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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@claudiosoares9962
I love the Brand New heavies ♥️♥️💋👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
@anthonydimambro1188
One of the best songs ever and possibly the best vocals in Acid Jazz history!
@robertosardi3770
Agree 100 % mate!👍😎
@whitehonky554
I agree
@Ayers76
And Maysa Leak😎
@Funkydiva65
I love N’Dea! But don’t forget Incognito singers Imaani Saleem, Vanessa Haynes and Joy Rose!! ❤️❤️❤️
@samanthajones3569
Just a perfect track to dance to. Uplifting and melodic
@carmenthompson9502
Brand New Heavies! Awesome! Awe Yeah! The very best! 💯
@andymartin3205
Bought this Album 30 years ago!!! Still a great track from a brilliant group
@keithdagnall7686
Andrew Levy is a total Bass Groove Monster, so relaxed and leaves space in the right places.