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1) The Cardinals formed in Baltimore in 1946 as the Mellotones by Leon Hardy (bass), Merredith Brothers (tenor), Donald Johnson (baritone) and Ernie Warren (lead). Jack Aydelotte (tenor, guitar) was added and they signed to Atlantic in 1951. Atlantic renamed them the Cardinals to avoid confusion with another Mellotones signed to Columbia. First single ‘Shouldn’t I know?’ was released in May 1951 and reached number 7 on the R’n’B charts. Third single ‘Wheel of fortune’, a cover of a white hit, reached number 6 on the R’n’B charts in 1952. Ernie Warren was drafted and replaced by Leander Tarver, then James Brown (not the famous one), but was back in time for their last hit, ‘The door is still open’, which reached number 4 R’n’B in 1954. The Cardinals released 12 singles for Atlantic and toured throughout this period, finally splitting at the beginning of 1957. Ernie Warren formed a new Cardinals in 1958. They toured into the 1960s before going their separate ways.
2) The Cardinals is a Manchester band. (http://www.myspace.com/thecardinalsmanchester)
3) The Cardinals was a Czechoslovak bigbeat group.
The Door Is Still Open
The Cardinals Lyrics
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And the door is still open to my heart
You are to me like honey is to the bee
And the door is still open to my heart
I'm not ashamed to cry
It's better then to hold it inside
And I won't be satisfied
Until you're here by my side
And the door is still open to my heart
(I'm not ashamed to cry
It's better than to hold it inside)
And I won't be satisfied
Until you're here by my side
You're as close to me as two is to three
And the door is still open to my heart
And the door is still open to my heart
The Cardinals' "The Door Is Still Open" is a song about a person's yearning and longing for their loved one who is no longer with them. The lyrics talk about being lonely and crying, but not being ashamed of it. The singer compares their loved one to honey for a bee, indicating that they need them just as much as a bee needs honey. The title of the song, "The Door Is Still Open," suggests that the singer is still waiting for their loved one to return, and they haven't closed the door on their relationship.
The second verse of the song continues the theme of the singer's longing for their loved one. They say that they won't be satisfied until their loved one is back with them, and that their loved one is as close to them as two is to three. This line suggests a deep emotional bond between the two people, and that they are meant to be together. The repetition of the chorus, "And the door is still open to my heart," emphasizes the singer's willingness to forgive and forget, and to welcome their loved one back with open arms.
Overall, "The Door Is Still Open" is a poignant love song that captures the emotions of longing and hope. The singer's vulnerability and honesty make the song relatable, and the metaphor of the open door adds a touch of romanticism to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I must confess that I cry from loneliness
I admit that I am dealing with loneliness and it often causes me to cry.
And the door is still open to my heart
Even though I have experienced heartache, I am still open to love and willing to let someone in.
You are to me like honey is to the bee
You are incredibly important to me, like the way a bee relies on honey for survival.
I'm not ashamed to cry
I believe that crying is a healthy way to express my emotions and I feel no shame in showing vulnerability.
It's better than to hold it inside
I believe that it is better to express my emotions rather than bottling them up and pretending everything is alright.
And I won't be satisfied
I will not feel content until I am with the person I love.
Until you're here by my side
I long for the companionship and support of the person I love by my side.
You're as close to me as two is to three
The person I love is incredibly close to my heart, like the way two and three are close in number.
And the door is still open to my heart
Even though I have experienced heartache, I am still open to love and willing to let someone in.
And the door is still open to my heart
Even though I have experienced heartache, I am still open to love and willing to let someone in.
Writer(s): Chuck Willis Copyright: Berkshire Music Inc.
Contributed by London J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@djclyde9615
I meet Mr.Donald Johnson when I started dating & married one of his granddaughters and Mr. Johnson sang at our wedding, What An Amazing Voice He Had!!! He was a great guy who was very active all the way up until the very end. R.I.P. Mr. Johnson you are truly missed!!!
@matthewdacosta8630
Holy shit! That's fuckin awesome!
@williamhighfill539
Beautiful ballad....love it.
@jamesbitetto6040
MANNY, FROM DAY ONE, YOU ARE ALWAYS PROVIDED US WITH THE VERY BEST AND I HAVE THE TELL YOU THAT YOU HAVE HELPED ME GREATLY YOUR PRESENTATION IN MANY WAYS. ONE TO KEEP MY MIND GOING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION AND ALSO HELPINGS MY GET MY VOICE BACK AGAINST! God Bless Manny!
@Herve1955
To tear your heart when the loved one is no longer there
@jamesbitetto6040
I really wish that we could hear this kind of music now when we most need it. Extremely beautiful and wow!
@GeorgeRoyal-yy2lp
There is nothing stopping you from hearing this beautiful music again, you simply just have to stop spending your money on this crap, that's being thrown at you, they don't even bother to dress, some won't even respect you enough to tie their damn work boots, and you are paying astronomical amounts of money to see and hear this substandard noise. why should the producer's, do better? you must love what you are getting ..
@clydedahler9572
Man, i remember this old Doo Wop jam way back in the day, "and the door is still open to my heart" thank so much MANNY MORA for puttin out this old jam and finding more old songs i remember back when i was a young boy in ELA mid 50s, Hollenbeck Jr High 1960
@ellenpearljackson5219
This is just pretty that's all I can say about this song it's just so pretty thank you
@jamesmitchell5610
This is a mellow doo wop sound which is just simply beautiful. The original version long before Dean Martin!