They left for San Francisco in 1959, where they met Mort Lewis, Dave Brubeck's manager. Lewis became their manager and later that year secured them a contract with Columbia Records. Their second single, "Greenfields," released in January 1960, hit #2 on the pop charts, and their first album, Brothers Four, released toward the end of the year, made the top 20. Other highlights of their early career included singing their fourth single, "The Green Leaves of Summer," from the John Wayne movie The Alamo, at the 1961 Academy Awards, and having their second album, BMOC/Best Music On/Off Campus, go top 10. They also recorded the theme song for the ABC television series Hootenanny, "Hootenanny Saturday Night," in 1963.
The British Invasion and the ascendance of such folk musicians as Bob Dylan put an end to the Brothers Four's early period of success, but they kept performing and making records, doing particularly well in Japan and on the American hotel circuit.
The band attempted a comeback by recording a highly commercial version of Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man." But the band was unable to release it because of licensing issues, and The Byrds eventually stole their thunder by releasing their heralded version.
Mike Kirkland left the group in 1969, and was replaced by Mark Pearson, another University of Washington alumnus. In 1971, Pearson left and was replaced by Bob Haworth, who stayed until 1989 and was replaced by a returning Pearson. Dick Foley left the group in 1990 and was replaced by Terry Lauber. Despite all the changes and having spent 47 years in the business, the group is still active today (2004).
Seven Daffodils
The Brothers Four Lyrics
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Not even a paper dollar to crinkle in my hands
But I can show you morning on a thousand hills
And kiss you and give you seven daffodils.
I do not have a fortune to buy you pretty things
But I can weave you moonbeams for necklaces and rings
And I can show you morning on a thousand hills
Oh, seven golden daffodils all shining in the sun
To light our way to evening when our day is done
And I will give music and a crust of bread
And a pillow of piny boughs to rest your head.
A pillow of piny boughs to rest your head...
The Brothers Four's song Seven Daffodils is a simple love song that speaks more about the beauty of life and the power of love than it does about material wealth. The song's narrator, who admits to not having a mansion or any money, promises to show his love "morning on a thousand hills" and give her "seven daffodils." The daffodils are symbolic of the beauty of life and how it can be appreciated even without material possessions. The singer goes on to promise to provide music, food, and shelter, all made from the natural elements of the world around them.
The song's message is clear: love and appreciation for the beauty of the world around us are more important than material possessions. The singer expresses his love through nature, showing his partner the beauty of the hills and flowers. He also promises to provide simple necessities like food, shelter, and music. The use of nature imagery in the lyrics is an effective way to convey the message of the song and create a sense of simplicity and purity.
In summary, Seven Daffodils is a touching love song that emphasizes the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and valuing simple pleasures over material possessions. It speaks to the power of love and how it can be expressed through even the smallest things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I may not have mansion, I haven't any land
I don't have big houses or properties to my name
Not even a paper dollar to crinkle in my hands
I don't have any money to spend, not even a single dollar
But I can show you morning on a thousand hills
But I can show you scenic beauty and the start of a bright new day on thousands of hills
And kiss you and give you seven daffodils
I can love you passionately and gift you seven beautiful daffodils as a symbol of my affection
I do not have a fortune to buy you pretty things
I don't have the luxury of buying expensive gifts for you
But I can weave you moonbeams for necklaces and rings
But I can create ethereal and magical jewelry out of moonlight
Oh, seven golden daffodils all shining in the sun
Oh, seven bright and beautiful daffodils, shimmering and glowing in the sunlight
To light our way to evening when our day is done
To guide us through the remaining hours of the day when our work is completed
And I will give music and a crust of bread
I will enthrall you with my melodies and provide you with sustenance in the form of a crust of bread
And a pillow of piny boughs to rest your head
And I will fashion a comfortable pillow out of fir tree branches for you to rest your head upon
Contributed by Michael J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@luea2999
just stopped reading to look for this song, worth it
@dana-ce1vb
Same 🙂
@33palsa
Norvegian wood
@arwenscarlata4550
Same!! Yeah norwegian wood haha
@tahiresubi3378
Norwegian Wood? Same here! :)
@Norkyyy
Same!
@daheenakhtar3739
"She sang 'Seven Daffodils' as she arranged the food on plates"
@startswithpinkthenfloyd611
Hi mate ❤️
@daheenakhtar3739
Hello:)🌸
@startswithpinkthenfloyd611
@@daheenakhtar3739 i was reading it n searched it. But found the sentence from Norwegian Wood!!