There are two groups named The Cascades. One is a vocal group from the Unit… Read Full Bio ↴There are two groups named The Cascades. One is a vocal group from the United States active in the 60's and the other is a gothic rock band from Germany currently active.

1. The Cascades were an American vocal group best known for their hit single "Rhythm Of The Rain" in 1963. The name The Cascades is supposedly inspired by a nearby box of detergent. The group's membership consolidated as John Gummoe (born in Cleveland, Ohio, 2 August 1938) (lead vocals), Eddy Snyder (guitar), David Szabo (keyboardist), Dave Stevens (bassist), and Dave Wilson (drummer).

Their first release, "There’s A Reason", became a small regional hit, and, in summer 1962, they went to Gold Star Studios in Los Angeles and recorded a song which Gummoe had written in his Navy days while on watch during a thunderstorm. The musicians on the recording included the "Wrecking Crew" - Hal Blaine on drums, Carol Kaye on bass and Glen Campbell on guitar - and it was arranged by Perry Botkin. "Rhythm of the Rain" was issued in November 1962. It rose to # 2 on the U.S. pop charts in early 1963, and became a major hit in over 80 countries.

The Cascades continued to record, producing an album and several further singles, including the follow-up "The Last Leaf", but none matched the charm or success of their big hit.

2. The teutonic Gothic machine known as "The Cascades" emerged in the early 90's from Europe's rock capital Berlin. Their unique sound, forged by heavy guitar riffing, rich melancholic keyboard layers and deep sensational vocals, placed them among the top gothic rock acts of our days. Their lyrical concept varying from dark eroticism to mystical endeavors is a perfect match to their powerful, emotional music. All this is portrayed in their four albums, which are an absolute must - have for all lovers of dark romantic rock music. Welcome to their musical spells and ceremonies...

First Love Never Dies
The Cascades Lyrics

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All at once I miss you
So long since I've kissed you
How I love to look into your eyes

Yes, I still dream about you
My world is lost without you
For you were my first love, and
First love never ever dies

Seems like yesterday
We both went our separate ways
One last kiss and then we said goodbye

The love I left behind me
Comes back to remind me
That you were my first love, and
First love never ever dies

When you're young
You sometimes make mistakes, but then
Where love is strong
It never hurts to try again

So, if you're thinking of me
And you find you still love me
There's no use to go on living lies

Let's hurry to each other
For there can be no other
For you were my first love, and
First love never ever dies

For you were my first love, and
First love never ever dies

Overall Meaning

The Cascades' song 'First Love Never Dies' captures the pain and longing felt for a first love that has passed. The lyrics express a deep love that has never faded. The singer reminisces about the times they spent with their first love and how much they miss them. The line, "So long since I've kissed you, how I love to look into your eyes" illustrates the singer's desire to be with their first love again.

The song takes us back in time to when the two went their separate ways. However, even though they have gone on different paths, the love they shared never died. The phrase, "The love I left behind me comes back to remind me" portrays the idea that love has always been present even when they are apart. The singer knows that the first love is the best love, and nothing else can replace it.

The song is a nostalgic tribute to first love, which shows how profound an impact it can have on us. First love creates deep feelings of attachment and leaves us longing for that connection even after years apart. The Cascades have created a timeless classic that many can relate to, a love that always stays with us.

Line by Line Meaning

All at once I miss you
Suddenly, I feel a strong desire to see you again.

So long since I've kissed you
It has been a while since I last felt the warmth of your lips.

How I love to look into your eyes
I crave the deep, emotional connection I feel when I gaze into your eyes.

Yes, I still dream about you
My subconscious mind still holds you in a special place and I often dream of being with you.

My world is lost without you
Life feels empty and meaningless when I'm not with you.

For you were my first love, and
I hold a special place in my heart for you because you were my first love.

First love never ever dies
The love I felt for you will never fade away or perish completely.

Seems like yesterday
It feels like only a short time has passed since we were together.

We both went our separate ways
We had to part ways and go in different directions in life.

One last kiss and then we said goodbye
Our final intimate moment together was filled with bittersweet emotions as we knew it would be the last.

The love I left behind me
I can still feel the love I had for you when I left you behind.

Comes back to remind me
Memories of you and the love we shared come flooding back to me often.

When you're young
As a young person,

You sometimes make mistakes, but then
It's common to make mistakes when you're young, but

Where love is strong
In cases where the love is intense and real,

It never hurts to try again
A second chance at love is often worth taking if the love is strong enough.

So, if you're thinking of me
If I'm on your mind,

And you find you still love me
And you realize that you still have feelings for me,

There's no use to go on living lies
It's not worth it to continue living a lie and denying our true feelings for each other.

Let's hurry to each other
Let's not waste any time and rush to be with each other.

For there can be no other
No one else can replace the love we once had for each other.

For you were my first love, and
I will always hold a special place in my heart for you because you were my first love.

First love never ever dies
The love we shared will continue to exist within me forever.

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@josefinarebacca5167

9y↑11

" FIRST LOVE NEVER DIES - THE CASCADES "

All at once I miss you
So long since I've kissed you
How I love to look into your eyes

Yes, I still dream about you
My world is lost without you
For you were my first love, and
First love never ever dies

Seems like yesterday
We both went our separate ways
One last kiss and then we said goodbye

The love I left behind me
Comes back to remind me
That you were my first love, and
First love never ever dies

When you're young
You sometimes make mistakes, but then
Where love is strong
It never hurts to try again

So, if you're thinking of me
And you find you still love me
There's no use to go on living lies

Let's hurry to each other
For there can be no other
For you were my first love, and
First love never ever dies

For you were my first love, and
First love never ever diees
Songwriters: MORRIS, BOB / SEALS, JAMES
First Love Never Dies lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

@mresstell

FIRST LOVE NEVER DIES

I
All at once I miss you
So long since I've kissed you
How I'd love to look
Into your eyes

REFRAIN I
Yes, I still dream about you
My world is lost without you
For you are my first love and
First love never ever dies

II
Seems like yesterday
We, both went our separate ways
One last kiss and then
We said goodbye

REFRAIN II
The love I left behind me
Comes back to remind me
That you are my first love and
First love never ever dies

CODA
When you're young
You sometimes make mistakes but then
Where love is strong
It never hurts to try again

III
So if you're thinking of me
And you find
You still love me
There's no use to go living lies

REFRAIN III
Let's hurry to each other
For there can be no other
For you are my first love and
First love never ever dies
For you are my first love and
First love never ever dies

--> to : Star Gazer 18th August, 2022 (Thursday)

@josefinarebacca5167

9y↑7

" The Cascades - First Love Never Dies " Shared On Google + thanks ksabond great song,, god bless,,

All at once I miss you
So long since I've kissed you
How I love to look into your eyes

Yes, I still dream about you
My world is lost without you
For you were my first love, and
First love never ever dies

Seems like yesterday
We both went our separate ways
One last kiss and then we said goodbye

The love I left behind me
Comes back to remind me
That you were my first love, and
First love never ever dies

When you're young
You sometimes make mistakes, but then
Where love is strong
It never hurts to try again

So, if you're thinking of me
And you find you still love me
There's no use to go on living lies

Let's hurry to each other
For there can be no other
For you were my first love, and
First love never ever dies

For you were my first love, and
First love never ever dies

Songwriters: MORRIS, BOB / SEALS, JAMES
First Love Never Dies lyrics

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@personalkoment

14y↑4

Of all the songs written about First Love,i personally think this is the BEST one! From the title to it's lyrics and melody, this one really tops them all. Many versions but i can't say which one is the best because all versions are beautiful in their own way. Well,who in this world wouldn't be touch if the subject is about FIRST LOVE!

@hopefloats57

11y↑51

I found my first love again, on Facebook, after 39 years. We've been back together for thirteen months now and they have been the happiest of my life! :D

@carolinetan6805

1y↑1

so happy for you! may your love grow stronger

@nicholasconf0rti150

1y↑1

My first love found me on Facebook after 49 years said she still loved me we talked for 2 years then stopped. I don't know if she scared. We are both married and agreed after our spouses pass we would connect. It now has been 52 years since we have seen each other. I am now 70 and don't know how much is left. All I can do is hope.

@nicholasconf0rti150

1y↑1

I'm happy for you love is deep.

@lorettamcgraw8731

7y↑8

I lost my first love 24 years ago. Even tho we were never able to be together I have loved him for 55 years. He was my only love and always will be. I love this song.

@japanesesamuraiguy4259

2y↑5

WHAT A SONG!!! THE CASCADES ARE GREAT!!!

@susanmcgraw4418

8y↑22

I lost my first love 21 years ago and there is never a day goes by I don't think about him. We were never able to be together but I have his son and I will always have a part of him. Love this song. <3

@TheBigben1731

7y↑2

you have something many dont god bless

@gaitachi3256

God did it for some strange reason.😂
But you have to continue your story. 🙏

@barrygioportmorien1

16y↑4

One of their best songs, by a great group.

@theresacarmody702

4y↑5

This song is so gorgeous what a lovely voice ❤️

@josefinarebacca5167

9y↑11

@aliceuson206

11y↑7

I love the Cascades and all their songs...

@toyoroach

16y↑5

Wow, a rare Cascades gem! Thanks for sharing this very obscure recording.

@myfirstluv53

13y↑7

this is for my first love, my childhood sweetheart. after all these years, even though we are thousand of miles apart, our love never ever dies.

@ol49rrrrr

16y↑3

I was not familiar with this one but as to be expected with the Cascades a beautiful ballad.

@HomeBasedBizDad

14y↑7

Just got in touch with my First love.... Weve both been in tears listening to this.... WOW

@Stargazar

14y↑6

I wish this could be the music of today!! Awesome!!!

@GusMcC

7y↑8

A tight totally underrated pop group who recorded some great pop songs. Their version of this much recorded track is right up there.

@antares11x

14y↑3

Beautiful song!!

@iconaclastor

14y↑6

Never heard this before. It is great in the tradition of the oldies

@lorettamcgraw3229

11y↑14

I have played that song I know 50 times and I never get tired of it. I lost my first and only love in death 17 yrs. ago. We were never able to be together due to both of our marriages and divorce's were never at the right time. Then 3 weeks before we could be together he passed away. The day I die Is when I will stop loving him.

@91mozz

13y↑3

First love is boundless nothing seems wrong and nothing can keep you apart that is about as true of love as you will ever experience. I've been separated from her more then three years now and still can't seem to shake the memories. Till this day I haven't been able to love anyone as deeply as her.

@rodobondo

12y↑9

My first love passed away 4 years ago at the age of 57. I will always love her and miss her.

@npenciso

14y↑2

a gem almost buried forever but now its here for us to enjoy. Lucky me!

@eloescrivap8163

4y↑2

Brillantes me encantan todas tan románticas xxxx

@oldiesrnow

16y↑3

what a great song from one of my favorite groups. But, it's driving me crazy, what year did this come out and on what label? One web site shows the release date on this as 1998! Anyway, much thanks for uploading this.

@brendaoconnell2817

3y↑4

Your first love is always special all through your life.

@Wagneryan

13y↑3

Met her in 1971...she was 17...I was 33. I left the US for many years, and found her again by coincidence when I returned 30 years later. We married in 2007. KARMA RULES!

@plplmi09

13y↑2

all time favorites,,,great!!!!

@314194

11y↑4

So true, my first real love was 13 years younger than I and the daughter of a good friend who I treated as my second family, circumstances weren't right and thinking I was doing the right thing I broke it off not realising how much I hurt her, now thirty years later and I am hurting (deservedly). I realised too late that I had made a huge mistake and have suffered every day ever since, she married and has lovely family and she is probably better off, but a lifetime of regret is a terrible life.

@rogerledoux

14y↑2

Thanks for this lovely piece!

@jeniferjacob1976

1y↑1

I was only 17 yrs of age, and my " first love" was so memorable, we just held each other's hand crossing road, and that was the last time we saw each other....

@94Phillies

12y↑4

I will never ever ever forget about my Jim. He wasn't the love of my life, but he was my first taste of love, and if he ever needed anything, I'd be the first one there. I'd walk a million miles, literally.

@gaitachi3256

Power of love 💪😠💙👏👏👏

@john111257

6y↑1

A great song well covered...in fact loads of versions

@jamiesalyer

13y↑2

i love this song. Jerry Fuller did this first on the Challenge label.

@justme9844

5y↑8

My first heartbreak caused by my first love hit me really hard, it was soooo painful....

@mresstell

@franklindickson7039

12y↑2

one of my favs!!!! makes me think of the goodtime in the 60's--miss my first love...'

@paulcasini4759

10y↑3

THIS REMINDS ME OF SOMEONE I WILL LOVE ALWAYS ITS BEEN OVER 20 YEARS BUT ITS NEVER DIED

@basilnedic2028

9y↑2

paul its been 47 years for me

@paulcasini4759

I understand very well mate best wishes Paul

@naazbd

15y↑1

just I heard this song first time.......very nice song!! first love never ever die !!

@macresiaferre

13y

didn't know the cascades has a version of this.....beautiful..thanks

@mresstell

2y↑1

I have found the one whom I have been searching for in the last 50 years; for the heart never stops until it finds its true love.

@dobavenger

16y↑1

wow its nice to hear this song again,, i've been looking for this song for quite some time now, thank you for posting,,,

@JanAndPete1

10y↑31

I miss my first love even though we have been apart for 50 years .being young and in love was what it was about xx Now I am older more grown but the love is always in the back of your mind xx

@MrOldbrummie1

10y↑5

snap its 50 years ago this july 19th for me .we went to see HARD DAYS NIGHT in Birminham and split up while walking home I will never under stand why but hell fire it still hurts

@PearlSMacaranas

10y↑3

Same feeling here, I'll die loving him

@JanAndPete1

10y

MrOldbrummie1

@MrOldbrummie1

10y↑4

***** and i will even tho ive been married 42 years that part of my life lives for ever. But I did try to find her and in trying found her sister who told me the sad news that she had drowned in 1977 aged 30 after going missing from her family for 2 weeks.she was found in the water meadows in a village called Weeford in staffordshire england.I intend to visit her grave.

@bigben1731

10y↑1

MrOldbrummie1 life has its moments live for the good times regards brian aust

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@lorettamcgraw3229

11y↑3

I wish I still had him and in away, I wish I had never found this song. I can't stop playing it and all it does is keep the pain going. Soon be 18 yrs and it still hurts like yesterday, that he died.

@gaitachi3256

I hope you meet him again and eternally be together!!!😃😃💙

@smith9991000

10y↑2

Great song

@lolitaguittapbelen9456

I always think this songs makes a real truth...🧡❤

@lorettamcgraw3229

11y↑2

Love it and your first love never dies.

@suzain19

11y↑17

...somewhere in our heart's corner, our first love always lives on..., perhaps, for a lifetime.

@47dirtyden

Yes it does forever x

@arturobravo8946

@lourdesfrago8174

Yes, first love never ever dies.

@andrewkay4218

9y↑16

THINK OF MY FIRST LOVE EVERYDAY,THIS SONG IS SO TRUE,,,,

@catman5169

13y↑2

First loves truly NEVER die. I'm meeting mine tomorrow...we met in the first grade back in the mid-fifties...lost touch in the 60's...found each other again in the '90's...and the rest....waits to be written

@celyramos4392

11y↑3

My first love and I are still together after 28 years.

@kimilang1651

3y↑3

My grandmother showed me this song the other day and I fell in love I’m only 13

@scatoni

13y↑2

FIRST LOVE INNOCENT AND BEAUTIFUL CAN NEVER BE REPEATED

@mariceldb2990

2y↑1

If your first love turns to be your last love, surely it wouldn’t die, otherwise, it just fades away.

@forsaken7413

4y↑1

Galing talga ♥️🎶🍻

@jeanniecostello3893

6y↑2

The Cascades' Rhythm of The Rain was my first love. First love never dies!

@lfjclfjc1

14y

Estas canciones nunca morirán. Luis Jorge

@waynedunn1108

What a great band i grew up in the 60s im a baby boomer i only new rhythm of the rain i started listening to there other songs o didnt know just how good they are im recording them on to mp3

@davidnorman8523

9y↑7

Yeah ,it is so true. Even though I dont know why. But that first memory never will die. Wouldn't it be great, just great. If, for one day, we each could travel back to that time. And meet. Just one more time.

@carolinabuela9709

7y↑2

After 35 long years passing by still my first love remain in my hearth ..always missing you my fisrt love...

@kdk782

13y↑1

I was great to be sixteen again, the old cars, food places, and my first love. The Romance is gone in this generation and sure hope they can revive it.

@Spiffs

11y↑1

Fantastic !

@grammypj

13y↑1

We never do forget our "Priscilla" do we? So called because Elvis never forgot his. This is such a sweet song and it def brings back lovely memories of my first love, though his name wasn't "Priscilla." Thanks for the great post. :)

@raybroneske

8y↑7

nice song.....thanks for posting it.

@Scubilo1

11y↑7

My first love died in a car crash. I miss her but I need to get over it sometimes.

@dalehess6387

hang in there.i am sure something good will happen

@andrewkay4218

11y↑1

miss my first love everyday,we talk on phone,but only hurts more...Thanks for this song.......

@leoappeal

5y↑1

Very nice !

@andresampson3079

11y↑2

was looking for this along time love this

@stevesmith5031

11y↑3

I loved her in 1969 and I still do at 63 years. She left me back then for Jody when I went to Vietnam.

@gaitachi3256

And that means she was not in love with you. I know that is horrible to see.

@stewartb8869

16w

God bless you brother. Unrequited love is the most painful. Truly heartbreaking

@maisyholly

11y↑7

I miss the 60's and the great old songs-- my 57 chevy and new 1967 GTO--where did the time go??

@teendude16

16y↑1

I like this song, I first heard it on the net resently, it was sung by, frankie avalon, that was the version I heard, kept clicking on it to hear. Really nice. Thx.

@TOMUCHWINE1

15y↑1

THE BEST !!!!!

@user-nz4qg1km9f

3y↑1

非常好聽~英文歌曲😄💕🎵🎶💐👍

@TheIrishMikeB

13y↑2

@kalbodaddy1 My friend, I too have lost my first love. She passed on at the far too early age of 35. While she has been gone for 24 years, my love for her still remains strong and I take comfort in the belief that I'll see her again one day in heaven. I hope you have the same faith and keep her love in your heart. First love NEVER dies.

@kalbodaddy1

13y

my firrst love was my wife who recently died Feb 28 only after 46 years of marriage preceeded by 4 years as my first and only girl friend. A total of 5o years of happiness, blessed with five wonderful kids now with familes of their own. One of our first LPs was the CASCADES and both my wife and i sang the songs lulabies to our kids, particularly ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER. THANKS A MILLION. INDEED, FIRST LOVE NEVER DIES.

@josefinarebacca5167

9y↑7

@waltergeldof4360

8y↑2

+Rebacca Josefina You are so sweet Rebecca. Hugs and kisses from me to you XXX

@jhonuseizhahusbah5122

You're the best :)

@scatoni

12y↑5

i will always love my first love

@danielhidalgo6378

11y↑2

I could have swore I saw these guys in 1968 phu bai Vietnam! thanks for coming there! stay strong....

@aurelioquibranza2502

11y↑1

awesome lovesong thanx for uploading this song

@mariaweiss100

10y↑4

I´ll never forget my first love all my life, because she never returns!!!

@RaananVolesPianist

10y↑2

My first love, by a quirk of fate, actually lives across the street from me, although she's much more friendly to my wife than to me .

@kdk782

13y↑2

I was great to be sixteen again, the old cars, food places, and my first love. The Romance is gone in this generation and sure hope theey can revive it.

@ELVISGUITARS

9y↑1

this is so nice and true

@josebatiles

12y↑2

my first love? i don't even remember. Besides i'm always inlove. beautiful song! :)

@3melendr

11y↑2

Bravo! Catman. My story as well. We met before I went to Nam. Broke up, went our separate ways for nearly 30 years. Married her in April of 2008. It happens man!

@gaitachi3256

Awesome 😊👏👏👏👏

@crookes6

10y↑21

We met when we were 15, parted at 18, met again two years later and almost married, then lost touch for 43 years, came back together in November 2013.

@Leoviliti1

10y↑1

That a beautiful story! Awww

@crookes6

10y↑4

corrienne strong Still together almost one year later!

@Leoviliti1

10y↑1

Npn Smith amazing ;-)

@chrisfranklin8242

8y↑1

+Npn Smith GOOD FOR YOU GUYS,WISH I HAD THAT LUCK....

@margitsalonen4836

Seems that all good things come in 3's. Good luck Npn Smith!

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@noelgorry8278

11y↑4

lovered her since I was 12. things move on married my wonderfull wife at 17, but dolores first love never ever dies

@amihanlireo7301

7y↑1

I love first love never dies

@mhibl1952

13y↑1

That is as special as a first love....congrats.....

@evelynkalaw2912

10y↑4

Mr. Steve this is great wish you two the happiness and long life ...."true love can wait wait at the right time"

@lolitaguittapbelen9456

But I never found my first Love yet..Maybe he is busy seeing us.. but I' sure He still love me like I do...God Bless him & protect him ..keep on missing each other.

@marcelinoalday8721

5y↑4

Reunited after 60 long years!!

@gaitachi3256

What!!!? What? Whaaat!? 😂😂
60? Oh my. So true love does rule. 😏👏

@marcelinoalday8721

5y↑2

Went different ways after high School graduation, together again in 2019, seems no gap in between.

@gaitachi3256

Well, have a happy life, Marcelino. If you hear music like this, I think you're a good person. 💙

@marcelinoalday8721

5y↑2

In 1959 both 14 years old, now both 74 years old.

@kennethmarquez4336

44w

This song First Love Never Dies by Cascades. I dedicated to someone special friend..

@terrencegurnee3259

9y↑12

ohhh my! i still remember my first love! it was in high school!

@gazuaman

13y

didn't knew this version...only heard walker bros before...but this one is great also...

@mrflorida1686

12y↑2

i found mt first love 45 years later and we havent miss a thing,

@barrygioportmorien1

15y↑1

Excellent , another one of their teriffic songs.

@marie-clairebuyse9175

8y↑14

first love never never dies. I was 14 years old i am 64 . . 50 years and it s only my first love. Je t'aime

@47dirtyden

4y↑1

I understand still that pain in the heart God bless you

@waltergeldof4360

9y↑13

i miss my girlfriend very much too listening too this beautiful song. Thank you guy"s.

@waltergeldof4360

9y↑3

Dank voor je reactie Maria en liefs van mij, XXX

@basilnedic2028

9y↑4

fist love never dies how true .47 years and still feel the same even tho no one can be the same ever. pb still love youfrom bazie x

@kinsoncheung123

14y↑1

I am 13 and i love them too. :)

@sweetfangs1979

11y↑3

I always prefer the Walker Brothers' version, but this is pretty nice. :)

@noelgorry8278

9y↑7

remember her still.met her 35 years ago in the street sent shivers down me i could see ourmeeting had an affect on her too.said goodbye have not seen her since then.

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