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 It contained the minor hit, the Carole King-penned song "You've Got a Friend" that was originally made famous by James Taylor.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 92
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...
Oh-ho-e yeah
Oh-o-oh
Sho-do-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea
Break
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...
A dream come true...
Oh-ho-e-yeah
Oh-o-oh
Sho-do-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea
Gitarrsolo
Oh-oh-yeah-yeah (x6)
Break (keyboard) Oooooooohh
The song Dream Come True by The Brand New Heavies Featuring N'Dea Davenport is a soulful composition that speaks about the feeling of being in love for the first time. The song talks about how the singer is always thinking about this new love interest and how she has finally found someone who she can trust. The opening lines "Bi-di-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea, De-de-dee-de-de-dea, Sho-de-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea, De-de-dee-de-de-dea" sound like a scat that sets the rhythm of the song.
The chorus of the song repeats the question "Is it a dream come true?" which indicates that the singer cannot believe that she has found someone who she can trust and love. She talks about how she had given up on love and how this new love is a dream come true. The song also talks about how the love between two people is a mystery and how it is difficult to predict how it will pan out. Despite this uncertainty, the love between the two people is strong enough to withstand any challenges that it may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Bi-di-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea
Introductory vocalization expressing excitement and anticipation.
De-de-dee-de-de-dea
More introductory vocalization expressing anticipation and setting the tone for the song.
Sho-de-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea
Additional enthusiastic vocalization in the introduction.
There will never be a time
The singer is always going to feel a certain way.
when I'm true to you Yeah
The singer is not able to be honest with the person they are singing to.
You, you're always on my mind
The person that the singer is unable to be truthful to is constantly on their mind.
Tell me what can I do
The singer is unsure of what steps to take given their situation.
I've been in a strained of affaires
The singer has been in complicated situations before regarding relationships.
Til I met you
The person they are singing to has impacted them greatly and is different than anyone else they had ever met.
Is it a dream come true
The singer is questioning if what they have is too good to be true.
Above a love I once new
The love they have now is greater than anything they have felt before.
Was it all in my mind
The singer is unsure if what they have now was a figment of their imagination or not.
I feel I dream on the time
The singer feels like they are always in a dream because of the love they have now.
You don't have to prove your love
The person they are singing to doesn't have to show the singer that they love them because it is already evident.
Cause it's plain to see
The love between the two is obvious and apparent.
And life, life is a mystery
Life can be unpredictable and unknown.
Until you came to me
The person they are singing to has brought clarity and understanding to the singer's life.
And we'll have high hopes
The future is looking bright for the two of them.
But if it don't work out
There is still a chance that things may not go as planned.
We won't need this may
The singer and the person they are singing to will not need to pretend because they have a genuine love for each other.
Cause love got in force
The power of love has brought the two of them together and will keep them together.
And it will remain
Their love will continue to flourish and last.
Oh-ho-e yeah
Vocalization expressing enthusiasm.
Oh-o-oh
Vocalization expressing enthusiasm.
Break
Musical break.
Ho-o-o
Vocalization expressing excitement.
Oh-he-yeah
Vocalization expressing enthusiasm.
Oh-he-yeah
Vocalization expressing enthusiasm.
Oh-he-yeah
Vocalization expressing enthusiasm.
Ho-o-o-ea
Vocalization expressing excitement.
Sho-do-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea
Enthusiastic vocalization.
Bi-de-bi-de-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea
Enthusiastic vocalization.
Schko-de-bi-de-bi-bi-bea
Enthusiastic vocalization.
If this love I feel
The singer is expressing their true feelings and emotions.
In this whole so real
The love is genuine and grounded in reality.
In my dreams you
The person they are singing to has been present in the singer's dreams.
that treat me so right
The person they are singing to has been treating the singer well.
A dream come true...
The love they have now feels too good to be true.
Oh-ho-e-yeah
Vocalization expressing excitement.
Oh-o-oh
Vocalization expressing excitement.
Sho-do-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bi-bea
Enthusiastic vocalization.
Gitarrsolo
Guitar solo.
Oh-oh-yeah-yeah (x6)
Vocalization expressing excitement.
Break (keyboard) Oooooooohh
Musical break with vocalization expressing emotion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW LEVY, SIMON BARTHOLOMEW, LINDA MURIEL, JIM WELLMAN, LASCELLES GORDON, JAN KINCAID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hubit01
What a marvellous band, sad there is not anything like this nowadays
Lonnie Libran
This is what music is missing, wonderful gorgeous lead singer, tight as hell band, and best of all, no lip singing bs. One luv Heavies.
Richard Goldman
What a time to be alive back then
This song brings back such amazing memories
Love love this band
Got to see them in very small club in Kensington around 91 and they were superb
Maker Of Widows And Orphans
BELLEZA , CARISMA Y TALENTO , la mejor vocalista que tuvo THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES .
Dale Mcilwain
Looks like they are having a good time playing on stage. The eases the stress and tenion. They are a powerhouse of sound. Love the fusion.
Marcio Forganes
Ótimo,Ótimo`´Otimo... Brand New Heavies é simplesmente ÓTIMO!!!!!
hibbypaul1875
Brand New Heavies were brilliant in the early 90's. Superb floorfillers.
siffert80
This is a awesome band, in a great show... I love that sound, N'dea is a soulfull singer!
jay b
Crisp quality props! Love to everyone I've danced this AWESOME FLOOR FILLER with!
trisk77
Ebony and Ivory...Man I would have love to have seen these guys Live! I know that they are toruing again...Maybe I will see them?? I've seen Jamiroquai, Arturo Sandoval, The Afro Cuban Allstars, Cubanismo, so you know what I am in to...Nothing like Good Soul Music. You can tell that this band evokes great Musicians from the past in all the work that have done ! Jamm ON!!