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, "Thereโs 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...
For Your Sweet Love
The Cascades Lyrics
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And draw a line
Around the world
About a hundred times
And that's how far I'd go
For your sweet love
Count all the rain
In a million years
And make believe
It's a million tears
Yes, and that's
How much I'd cry
For your sweet love
Here's everything
That you're worth to me
In one simple line
I'd go to the ends of the Earth
To be near you all the time
If I owned the world
With it's mountains high
The sun, the moon
And the stars in the sky
Oh, well
That's how much I'd give
For your sweet love
Here's everything
That you're worth to me
In one simple line
I'd go to the ends of the Earth
To be near you all the time
If I owned the world
With it's mountains high
The sun, the moon
And the stars in the sky
Oh, well
That's how much I'd give
For your sweet love
For your sweet love
For your sweet love
The Cascades' song "For Your Sweet Love" is a classic love ballad that expresses pure, unconditional love. The song is about just how much the singer is willing to do for his beloved. He starts out by saying that he would draw a line around the world with a hundred times, and that's how far he'd go for her. This lyric suggests that he is willing to go to any lengths and distances just to be with his sweetheart.
The second verse is even more intense as he goes on to say that he would count all the rain in a million years and pretend that it's his tears because of the amount of love he has for her. The third and final verse is the epitome of his devotion as he states that he would give everything he owns, including the world's mountains, sun, moon, and stars just for her love. The lyrics are poetic, full of metaphors and similes, and express a depth of feeling that is heartwarming.
Overall, "For Your Sweet Love" is a timeless classic that evokes the purity and passion of true love. The Cascades' emotional delivery of the lyrics and the enchanting melody make it an unforgettable love song that will stand the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a piece of chalk
Imagine drawing a line with chalk
And draw a line
Make a mark on the ground
Around the world
Surround every continent and ocean
About a hundred times
Repeatedly encircle the planet
And that's how far I'd go
I'd travel an immense distance
For your sweet love
All for the sake of your love
Oh, oh, oh, now
Listen closely
Count all the rain
Tally up every drop of precipitation
In a million years
Over an unimaginable amount of time
And make believe
Imagine or pretend
It's a million tears
That it's equivalent to crying a million tears
Yes, and that's
Indeed, that's how much
How much I'd cry
How much I'd express my emotions
For your sweet love
All because of your affection
Here's everything
These are all the things
That you're worth to me
That you mean to me
In one simple line
In a clear and concise statement
I'd go to the ends of the Earth
I'd travel anywhere and everywhere
To be near you all the time
To always be in your presence
If I owned the world
If I possessed everything imaginable
With it's mountains high
Including towering peaks
The sun, the moon
Even the celestial bodies
And the stars in the sky
And everything beyond our planet
Oh, well
In that case
That's how much I'd give
That's how much I'd sacrifice
For your sweet love
All for the sake of your love
For your sweet love
All because of your affection
For your sweet love
All for the sake of your love
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
motomichi okura
I've been doing Ricky's tune for 50 years but YouTube brought me to a new version of Cascades. Thank you.
KYUFAN
Ahh! another version of one of Rick Nelsons' cover tunes from '63. Great version guys!
h8jf1
This is my favorite Cascades song. Most of their RCA records are this good. This should have been a hit.
Reagan Sid Daguio
Songs like this are inspiring especially in these trying but interesting times -- brings out the artistry in someone. :)
Acadmb brunswick
Much as i LOVE Rick Nelson, the Cascades own this one.
yCheese Yva
What a lovely text!
Kai G.
thats the music I 'm dreamin' of
lonehorseman09
98% as good as ricky.
Charles Asbery
Man these guys blast me way back
thecountofbasie
Checked out Rick Nelson thanks to the link...but this is a far better version...thanks for the share...great side